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Kingsley Suamataia ( soo-wuh-MAH-tuh-EE-yuh; born January 18, 2003) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and BYU Cougars.
Early life
Of Samoan descent, Suamataia was born on January 18, 2003, in Orem, Utah. He spent time living in his mother's hometown of Laie, Hawaii, before moving back to Utah and attending Orem High School. A five-star recruit, he received offers from programs such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Utah and USC. He ultimately committed to play college football for the Oregon Ducks.
College career
During Suamataia's first year at Oregon in 2021, he was redshirted and only played in one game. After the 2021 season on October 26, Suamataia entered the transfer portal, reportedly. On November 5, 2021, Suamataia decided to transfer to Brigham Young University. During the 2022 season, Suamataia played in 12 games starting in all of them, and he did not allow a sack on the season. He was also named to the Freshman All-America Second Team by the Athletic and by College Sports News, additionally he was named All-Independent First Team Offense by College Football Network.
Professional career
Suamataia was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round, 63rd overall, of the 2024 NFL draft.
Personal life
Suamataia has multiple family members who have been members of the National Football League. Active relatives include Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell, Chicago Bears linebacker Noah Sewell, New Orleans Saints linebacker Nephi Sewell, and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua.
His uncle, C. J. Ah You, played in the NFL from 2007 to 2012 and is currently the outside linebackers coach at Texas Tech. Another uncle, Richard Brown, played in the NFL for eight years from 1987 to 1996, and a third uncle, Isaac Sopoaga, played in the NFL for nine years from 2004 to 2013. His grandfather, Junior Ah You, is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
References
External links
BYU Cougars bio
Kansas City Chiefs bio
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- Kingsley Suamataia
- 2024 Kansas City Chiefs season
- Kingsley (given name)
- List of family relations in American football
- List of Samoans
- 2024 NFL draft
- 2024 BYU Cougars football team
- Orem High School
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Kansas City Chiefs all-time roster
