Van Tuinei


Vaega Van Tuinei is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National [Football League].
Tuinei attended Westminster [High School (California)|Westminster High School] in Westminster, California and played collegiate football at the Arizona [Wildcats football|University of Arizona].
Tuinei signed with the San [Diego Chargers] in 1997 as an 1997 NFL draft#Notable [undrafted players|undrafted free agent]. His four-year career also included stints with the Indianapolis Colts, and Chicago Bears.
His son, Lavasier Tuinei, played in the Canadian Football League.