DT · Houston Texans
Junior Tafuna
Age 25 · 191 cm (6'3") · 138 kg · Born Feb 27, 2001 · Utah
NFL career
2025
debut year
2026
last season
2
seasons
#53
jersey
College: Utah
Games during career · Houston Texans
Most recent results for the franchise while Junior Tafuna was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
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W
W
W
W
W
W
W
16–28 @ Patriots
2025-20 · Jan 18, 2026 · PLAYOFF
W
30–6 @ Steelers
2025-19 · Jan 12, 2026 · PLAYOFF
W
38–30 vs Colts
2025-18 · Jan 4, 2026 · REGULAR
W
20–16 @ Chargers
2025-17 · Dec 27, 2025 · REGULAR
W
23–21 vs Raiders
2025-16 · Dec 21, 2025 · REGULAR
W
40–20 vs Cardinals
2025-15 · Dec 14, 2025 · REGULAR
W
20–10 @ Chiefs
2025-14 · Dec 7, 2025 · REGULAR
W
20–16 @ Colts
2025-13 · Nov 30, 2025 · REGULAR
Career badges
Active player
External profiles
Utah alumni in the NFL
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Wyatt Bowles
G · 2025 · Rams
Zemaiah Vaughn
CB · 2025 · Vikings
Cole Bishop
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Devaughn Vele
WR · 2024 · Saints
Jonah Elliss
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Miles Battle
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DT peers of the era
Other DTs who debuted within five seasons of Junior Tafuna.
Aeneas Peebles
Debut 2025 · #93 · Ravens
Alex Huntley
Debut 2025 · #96 · Dolphins
Alfred Collins
Debut 2025 · #95 · 49ers
Anthony Campbell
Debut 2025 · #60 · Packers
Cam Horsley
Debut 2025 · #68 · Titans
Cam Jackson
Debut 2025 · #99 · Panthers
CJ West
Debut 2025 · #99 · 49ers
Coziah Izzard
Debut 2025 · #59 · Saints
Born on February 27
Rusty Tillman
1946 · Washington Commanders
Paul Seal
1952 · San Francisco 49ers
Rod Walters
1954 · Detroit Lions
Melvin Jones
1954 · Washington Commanders
Bob Rush
1955 · Kansas City Chiefs
Jerry Wilkinson
1956 · San Francisco 49ers
Carter Hartwig
1956 · Houston Texans
Sylvester McGrew
1960 · Green Bay Packers