NFL Draft News: After Kelce – Watt Brothers Success, Can Dolphins Turn Taulia & Tua Tagovailoa Dream into a Reality?

Following an impressive season with the Maryland Terrapins, Taulia Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback for the team, has officially declared his decision to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He is the younger brother of Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Instead of his outstanding performances from Alabama to Maryland, Taulia’s journey has consisted of record-breaking achievements, which set up a perfect stage to make this transition into a professional career.

The NFL has constantly seen brother duos performing well, with Travis Kelce being a tight end for the Kansas City Chief, and his elder brother Jason, a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, has been a linchpin of his team’s offensive line. Similarly, TJ and JJ Watt have made significant contributions to the NFL as defensive stalwarts known for their disruptive play and relentless pursuit of excellence. This gives the Miami Dolphins a historic opportunity to unite the two brothers and form a formidable partnership for years in the NFL.

The brother duos that lit up the NFL

Travis and Jason Kelce, along with, TJ and JJ Watt, represent two sets of brothers who have left an indelible mark on the NFL. The Kelce and Watt brothers have showcased the power of family and brotherhood in the NFL, supporting and motivating each other through the highs and lows of their respective careers. After winning the 2023 Super Bowl, Travis Kelce opened up on how he always joked about beating his elder brother, but it was a ‘weird‘ feeling when he did it. As for the Watt brothers, TJ Watt was drafted in 2011 by  Texas while JJ Watt in 2017 by Pittsburg Steelers.

In the 2020 NFL Draft, Tua Tagovailoa was selected as the fifth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins, who viewed him as a franchise quarterback capable of leading their offense for years to come. In 2024, his brother Taulia faces a similar situation where Miami could draft a talented young quarterback in him. “Tagovailoa’s family would like to bring him to the city where his brother, Tua Tagovailoa, is a star,” a source reported to 247Sports. Statistical achievements and postseason appearances marked Tagovailoa’s career at Maryland. Now, his journey to the NFL also comes with its challenges, as the Miami Dolphins could be a franchise of interest in the young quarterback to unite him with his brother and form a formidable partnership on the field. In fact, Taulia’s performance has been impressive enough for him to get offered millions!

Taulia Tagovailoa statistics which made an unnamed SEC school bid millions

Recently, the highly coveted quarterback from Maryland, Taulia Tagovailoa, has reported to Big Ten Media Days that an unnamed SEC school offered him $1.5 million to enter the NCAA transfer portal during the offseason. “It would be hard for me to go to another place and not be happy but have all the money in the world,” Tagovailoa told The Athletic as he decided to continue his fifth season with Maryland. During his four years with Maryland, Taulia amassed 11,256 passing yards, cementing his status as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in Big Ten history. His 76 touchdowns and 67.1 percent completion rate, despite 5’11” make him a strong candidate for the Miami Dolphins.

This begs the question if, like Travis and Jason Kelce and JJ Watt & TJ Watt, will he also move to Miami and join his brother, the starting quarterback for the side? “(I’d rather) be at a place where maybe I don’t have as much, but I’m happy, and I’m here to work.” Tualia said in an interview, hinting towards a potential destination that would align with his heart over money, preferably somewhere in Florida. What do you think?

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