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United States D.J. Uiagalelei has progressed through collegiate football to join the NFL, currently serving as a quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei partnered with Dr Pepper to appear in its popular Fansville ad campaign throughout the college football season. This marked one of the first major brand partnerships for a college athlete under new NIL rules.
DJ Uiagalelei was among the first college athletes to partner with Bojangles, a brand that also works with several schools in the SEC. This partnership was a high-profile endorsement of the NIL era.
David John Uiagalelei, born on April 17, 2001, is an American professional football quarterback. He began his football career at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. During his junior year in 2018, he was named the USA Today High School Offensive Player of the Year, throwing for 3,366 yards and 48 touchdowns. He continued his strong performance as a senior, passing for 4,225 yards and 48 touchdowns. Uiagalelei was a highly-rated five-star recruit who committed to Clemson University on May 5, 2019, enrolling in January 2020. During his time at Clemson, he demonstrated his abilities as a quarterback, including leading important games in the absence of then-starter Trevor Lawrence.
At Clemson, Uiagalelei completed 515 of 861 passes for 5,681 yards and 36 touchdowns from 2020-2022. He also contributed 913 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. He was a two-time All-ACC Academic Team selection and recorded 22 wins as a starting quarterback. Notable performances include a 371-yard, five-touchdown game against Wake Forest in 2022 and setting a school freshman record of 439 passing yards against Notre Dame in 2020. After his tenure at Clemson, he transferred to Oregon State University in 2023, where he was named the starting quarterback. He later transferred to Florida State University for his final year of eligibility in 2024. Following the 2025 NFL draft, Uiagalelei signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent, solidifying his entry into professional football.
Throughout his collegiate career, Uiagalelei accumulated several accolades, including two ACC Championships in 2020 and 2022, and a Cheez-It Bowl Championship in 2021. He also earned individual honors such as ACC Rookie of the Week twice in 2020, ACC Quarterback of the Week in 2022, and Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week in 2023. These achievements highlight his consistent performance and development as a quarterback across different collegiate programs. His transition to the NFL marks a new chapter in his career, building on a strong foundation of high school and college football experience.
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