4 Players with Alaska Ties Make NFL Rosters

Four players with ties to Alaska have made NFL rosters for the 2023 season. They are:

• Luani Lew-Wai, a defensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders
• Mana Tufele, a defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
• Matt Vautor, a long snapper for the New England Patriots
• John Molchon, a tight end for the New York Giants

All four players played college football in the lower 48, but they all have strong ties to Alaska. Lew-Wai and Tufele are both from Anchorage, while Vautor is from Fairbanks and Molchon is from Ketchikan.

It is a great accomplishment for these four players to make it to the NFL. They are all talented athletes who have worked hard to achieve their dreams. They are also role models for young Alaskans who dream of playing in the NFL.

Luani Lew-Wai

Lew-Wai is a 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive tackle who played college football at the University of Washington. He was a two-time All-Pac-12 selection and was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.

Lew-Wai is a powerful and athletic defensive lineman who is known for his quickness and strength. He is also a good pass rusher, with 4.5 sacks in 2022.

The Raiders are excited to have Lew-Wai on their team. He is a young and talented player who has the potential to be a star in the NFL.

Mana Tufele

Tufele is a 6-foot-3, 305-pound defensive tackle who played college football at the University of Southern California. He was a two-time All-Pac-12 selection and was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.

Tufele is a disruptive force on the defensive line. He is strong and powerful, and he has a great motor. He is also a good pass rusher, with 7.5 sacks in 2021.

The Lions are excited to have Tufele on their team. He is a young and talented player who has the potential to be a star in the NFL.

Matt Vautor

Vautor is a 6-foot-2, 245-pound long snapper who played college football at the University of California, Berkeley. He was a two-time All-Pac-12 selection and was named the Pac-12 Long Snapper of the Year in 2022.

Vautor is a skilled and experienced long snapper. He has a strong arm and a quick release. He is also a good athlete, with good size and speed.

The Patriots are excited to have Vautor on their team. He is a young and talented player who has the potential to be a star in the NFL.

John Molchon

Molchon is a 6-foot-4, 245-pound tight end who played college football at the University of Nebraska. He was a two-time All-Big Ten selection and was named the Big Ten Tight End of the Year in 2022.

Molchon is a versatile tight end who can line up at a variety of positions. He is a good receiver, with soft hands and good body control. He is also a good blocker, with good strength and technique.

The Giants are excited to have Molchon on their team. He is a young and talented player who has the potential to be a star in the NFL.