PRO: The Titans signed Al Afalava (pronounced ah-fah-LAH-vuh) as a free agent in January 2012, hoping the veteran of two previous seasons with the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts could compete as a reserve at safety. The Oregon State product also is expected to contribute immediately on special teams. Afalava started 13 games for the Bears as a rookie in 2009 and contributed on special teams with the Colts in his second campaign.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• As a rookie with the Bears in 2009, Afalava started 13 games and ranked second on the team with six passes defensed. He added 53 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Kahuku, Hawaii, native was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round (190th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.
• Waived by the Bears on Sept. 4, 2010.
• Signed by the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 23, 2010 and waived on Sept. 3, 2011.
• Signed by the Titans as a free agent on Jan. 5, 2012.
COLLEGE:
• Started 39 of 47 career games in four seasons at Oregon State. Registered 167 career tackles, 14 passes defensed, three interceptions, one sack, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
• As a senior (2008), started 11 games and posted 36 tackles and a pair of interceptions.
• As a junior (2007), started 13 games and contributed 64 tackles, three passes defensed, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
• As a sophomore (2006), appeared in 14 games with nine starts. Totaled 35 tackles, three passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble.
• As a freshman (2005), appeared in nine games with six starts. Had 32 tackles and two forced fumbles.
• Majored in liberal studies.
PERSONAL:
• Splits time between Nashville and Kahuku, Hawaii, with his wife, Jerrell, and their three sons, Darius, Daynian and Drayson.
• Named first-team All-State as a senior at Kahuku (Hawaii) High School. Led team to state title and 14-0 record as a junior.
• List of favorites: (movie) “Braveheart”; (TV show) “SportsCenter”; (actor/actress) Denzel Washington; (music artist) Bone Thugs N Harmony; (car) 1986 Monte Carlo; (video game) Madden NFL Football; (food) Samoan food; (sports hero as a child) Michael Jordan; and (sports team other than the Titans) Miami Heat.
• Born Al Afalava on Jan. 20, 1987 in Kahuku, Hawaii.
PRO: The Titans signed Al Afalava (pronounced ah-fah-LAH-vuh) as a free agent in January 2012, hoping the veteran of two previous seasons with the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts could compete as a reserve at safety. The Oregon State product also is expected to contribute immediately on special teams. Afalava started 13 games for the Bears as a rookie in 2009 and contributed on special teams with the Colts in his second campaign.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• As a rookie with the Bears in 2009, Afalava started 13 games and ranked second on the team with six passes defensed. He added 53 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Kahuku, Hawaii, native was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round (190th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.
• Waived by the Bears on Sept. 4, 2010.
• Signed by the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 23, 2010 and waived on Sept. 3, 2011.
• Signed by the Titans as a free agent on Jan. 5, 2012.
COLLEGE:
• Started 39 of 47 career games in four seasons at Oregon State. Registered 167 career tackles, 14 passes defensed, three interceptions, one sack, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
• As a senior (2008), started 11 games and posted 36 tackles and a pair of interceptions.
• As a junior (2007), started 13 games and contributed 64 tackles, three passes defensed, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
• As a sophomore (2006), appeared in 14 games with nine starts. Totaled 35 tackles, three passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble.
• As a freshman (2005), appeared in nine games with six starts. Had 32 tackles and two forced fumbles.
• Majored in liberal studies.
PERSONAL:
• Splits time between Nashville and Kahuku, Hawaii, with his wife, Jerrell, and their three sons, Darius, Daynian and Drayson.
• Named first-team All-State as a senior at Kahuku (Hawaii) High School. Led team to state title and 14-0 record as a junior.
• List of favorites: (movie) “Braveheart”; (TV show) “SportsCenter”; (actor/actress) Denzel Washington; (music artist) Bone Thugs N Harmony; (car) 1986 Monte Carlo; (video game) Madden NFL Football; (food) Samoan food; (sports hero as a child) Michael Jordan; and (sports team other than the Titans) Miami Heat.
• Born Al Afalava on Jan. 20, 1987 in Kahuku, Hawaii.
