Tomasi Laulile, a defensive tackle for the Houston Gamblers, has made it to the NFL. The standout defensive player signed a contract with the San Francisco 49ers this afternoon.
Former @USFLGamblers DL Tomasi Laulile is signing with the #49ers. pic.twitter.com/DG22sgktsk
— USFL (@USFL) July 29, 2022
While Houston struggled to win games, their defense was phenomenal. Laulile was a major reason why the Gamblers were so daunting throughout the season. He compiled over 20 tackles, and a sack on the year.
.@Chrisodom98 with the forced fumble✔️
Tomasi Laulile with the pick up ✔️📺: @FOXSports pic.twitter.com/we6UKCCRfI
— Houston Gamblers (@USFLGamblers) May 22, 2022
One of his highlights came in week six, against the New Jersey Generals. Laulile took a fumble (forced by Chris Odom) to the house, putting Houston on top.
🚨BIG MAN TOUCHDOWN🚨
Tomasi Laulile finds the end zone after another forced fumble from @Chrisodom98
📺: @FOXSports pic.twitter.com/fDIcJ6QdJh
— Houston Gamblers (@USFLGamblers) May 22, 2022
Tomasi is a spring football veteran, having played in both the XFL and the TSL. He was a part of the Dallas Renegades in 2020, before making it to the Mega Bowl with the Jousters in 2021.
Now, Laulile gets to pursue his NFL dreams with the 49ers, because of the opportunity the USFL presented him with. This week has been quite busy with USFL to NFL news, so to stay up to date with everything that is happening, check out our official tracker.
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