REPORT: Tua Tagovailoa’s Brother Was Offered $1.5-Million To Transfer To Big-Time SEC Program, But The Miami QB Made Him Turn It Down

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa blocked his brother’s move to a certain SEC side a few years ago.

Taulia Tagovailoa initially followed his older brother to Alabama but spent most of his college career at Maryland.

He joined the Crimson Tide after Tua’s exploits brought the program a national championship in 2017 but did not get much playing time after falling behind both the Fins QB and Mac Jones on the depth chart, something which would influence his decision to join the Terrapins.

Taulia spent four years in Maryland, setting a Big Ten record for passing yards in his last college season. But, prior to the campaign, he considered declaring for the NFL Draft and reportedly turned down a mega $1.5 million offer to sign with Auburn.

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Tua Tagovailoa Wasn’t About To Watch His Brother Move To Bama’s Rivals

According to an upcoming book, ‘The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football’s Era of Chaos,’ Taulia’s father, Galu, encouraged the latter to take the Tigers’ offer and return to the SEC, but Tua stepped in and forbade him.

The Crimson Tide and Tigers are fierce NCAA rivals, and Tua Tagovailoa was having none of it.

In an upcoming book, “The Price,” it’s reported that Auburn offered Taulia Tagovailoa $1.5 million. Tua stepped in and shut that down quick. #alabamafootball #rolltide #tauliatagovailoa pic.twitter.com/6yv1M79yw8

— Alabama Crimson Tide | AL.com (@aldotcomTide) August 22, 2024