Tua Tagovailoa

Tua Tagovailoa

25-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Miami Dolphins
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Tagovailoa made some gains last season, but he was still mediocre. The biggest trouble came from the lack of a downfield passing game. His on-target (78.6 percent, 3rd) and completion rates (67.8 percent, 7th) benefited from short, easy throws, as a mere 7.7 percent (30th) of his passes were downfield attempts — his average target depth was 7.0 yards (29th). When he did go downfield, though, he was successful. On attempts of 20-plus yards, his 63.3 percent on- target rate ranked second, which led to league highs in completion percentage (50.0) and YPA (18.2). Tagovailoa has the arm and accuracy to stretch the field — he just needed playmakers, blockers and maybe more confidence. Will Fuller and DeVante Parker played only 12 games combined last year, leaving Miami thin behind rookie Jaylen Waddle and TE Mike Gesicki. The Dolphins addressed that this spring by trading for Tyreek Hill, perhaps the league’s top deep threat, after adding Cedrick Wilson as a solid No. 3 receiver earlier in the offseason. The offensive line should also be improved, thanks to the additions of LT Terron Armstead and LG Connor Williams, and a new coaching staff led by Mike McDaniel could benefit Tagovailoa. The Dolphins did their part, now it’s time for Tua to do his. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $30.28 million contract with the Dolphins in May of 2020. Dolphins exercised $23.17 million team option for 2024 in March of 2023.
Optimistic about avoiding concussions
QBMiami Dolphins
April 19, 2023
Tagovailoa said Wednesday that he considered retirement this offseason but instead decided to prioritize training that may help him avoid future concussions, the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Tagovailoa noted that doctors told him he isn't at significant risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and doesn't have any extra risk of suffering additional concussions. Head injuries limited him to 13 games last season in what was otherwise a breakout campaign, with Tagovailoa throwing 25 touchdowns to only eight interceptions while leading the league in yards per pass attempt (8.9). He'll have a similarly favorable setup this season under second-year head coach Mike McDaniel, with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle forming the fastest wideiout duo in the NFL and having a strong argument to be considered the best. The team's skill-position players look much the same as in 2022 minus tight end Mike Gesicki, whose role had been scaled back under McDaniel in any case.
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How do Tua Tagovailoa's 2022 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Bad Pass %
    The percentage of passes that were considered to be poorly thrown.
  • Avg Target Depth
    The average number of yards thrown per pass by the quarterback – including incomplete passes.
  • Sack Rate
    The percentage of dropbacks where the quartback was sacked. The longer the bar below, the more often they are sacked relative to other QBs.
  • Avg Receiver YAC
    The average number of yards after the catch that receivers gained on passes thrown by this quarterback.
  • Receiver Drop %
    The percentage of passes dropped by receivers on passes thrown by this quarterback. The longer the bar, the more sure-handed his receivers have been.
Bad Pass %
16.8%
 
Avg Target Depth
10.0 Yds
 
Sack Rate
5.0%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
5.2 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
5.5%
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
217 lbs
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
30.50 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
The fifth overall pick in last year's draft, Tagovailoa entered the season recovering from a serious hip injury and backing up Ryan Fitzpatrick. By Week 7, though, he was the starter. While he flashed a strong arm and dual-threat skills, he largely underwhelmed — in fact, he was twice pulled for Fitzpatrick. Tagovailoa ranked 24th in average target depth (7.8), 29th in completion percentage (64.1) and 30th in YPA (6.3). He really struggled in the face of the pass rush, as his on-target percentage under pressure was 40.7 percent (31st) for a 28.9 passer rating (33rd of 35 QBs). In Tua's defense, he was not served well by his teammates. Miami receivers struggled to get separation, which limited the yards after catch (27th) and forced Tua to throw 20.3 percent of his attempts into tight windows, fifth highest in the league (Fitzpatrick was first at 21.7 percent). The Dolphins addressed the problem, signing vertical-threat Will Fuller and drafting Tua's speedy former Alabama teammate 
Jaylen Waddle sixth overall. The Dolphins also swapped out OC Chan Gailey by promoting RB coach Eric Studesville and TE coach George Godsey as co-coordinators. How the offense will change is unclear, but for Tagovailoa's sake, hopefully it's a more innovative attack. The pressure is on for a big step forward this season.
The fifth overall pick in this year's draft, Tagovailoa likely would compete for the Week 1 starting job if not for injury concerns. Specifically, a hip dislocation suffered last November. Tagovailoa was given medical clearance for football activities in March, but the extent of his recovery is uncertain. Durability is about the only question with Tagovailoa, who also had surgery on both ankles, sprained his right knee, fractured his left index finger and suffered a concussion during his three-year stint at Alabama. The lefty's dual-threat skills are plenty evident, getting top marks from scouts for his accuracy and decision making. (Indeed, at Alabama he threw 87 touchdowns to a mere 11 interceptions in 32 games.) At 6-0, he doesn't have ideal height, but gone are the days when short stature is held against a quarterback, especially one who is mobile outside the pocket and possesses a strong arm with a quick release. Ryan Fitzpatrick is expected to start, but Tagovailoa could ease into the job later this season, provided his hip checks out. Fitzpatrick turns 38 in November, and Tua is the future. Any rookie quarterback is a risk (especially behind an offensive line as weak as the Dolphins'), but Tagovailoa has the skills that portend fantasy upside.
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Fifth-year option exercised
QBMiami Dolphins
March 20, 2023
The Dolphins officially picked up Tagovailoa's fifth-year option Monday.
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Fifth-year option to be picked up
QBMiami Dolphins
March 10, 2023
The Dolphins have informed Tagovailoa that they plan to pick up his fifth-year contract option, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
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Clears concussion protocol
QBMiami Dolphins
Concussion
February 1, 2023
Tagovailoa cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol Wednesday, and the Dolphins are confident he'll be 100 percent for their upcoming offseason program and the 2023 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Won't participate in Pro Bowl Games
QBMiami Dolphins
Concussion
January 27, 2023
Tagovailoa remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and won't participate in next week's Pro Bowl Games, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.
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Expected back as starter in 2023
QBMiami Dolphins
Concussion
January 15, 2023
Tagovailoa (concussion) is expected to return as the Dolphins' starting quarterback during the 2023 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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