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Breiden Fehoko[1] (born October 15, 1996) is an American professional football nose tackle. He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and LSU Tigers.

Key Information

College career

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He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders from 2015 to 2016,[2] and for the LSU Tigers from 2017 to 2019.[3] He was part of the 2019 LSU team that won the 2020 National Championship.[4]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m) 		301 lb
(137 kg) 		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)
All values from Pro Day[5]

Los Angeles Chargers

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Fehoko signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[6][7] Fehoko was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the Buffalo Bills,[8] during which he made his NFL debut.[9] He also played in the team's week 13 game against the New England Patriots, and reverted to the practice squad after both game.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 5, 2021.[11]

On August 31, 2021, Fehoko was waived by the Chargers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[12][13] He was promoted to the active roster on November 17, 2021.[14] He made his first career NFL start on November 21, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.[15]

Fehoko made the Chargers initial 53-man roster in 2022, but was waived on September 12, 2022 and re-signed to the practice squad.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on November 9.[17]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On April 4, 2023, Fehoko signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[18] He was waived on August 29, and re-signed to the team's practice squad.[19][20] He was promoted to the active roster on September 20.[21] He was waived on November 13, and re-signed to the practice squad.[22]

Fehoko was re-signed on March 8, 2024.[23] He was placed on injured reserve on August 10,[24] and was released with an injury settlement on August 15.[25] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 22.[26]

On August 2, 2025, Fehoko re-signed with the Steelers.[27] He was released on August 18.

Personal life

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He is the son of Vili and Linda Fehoko, and performed the Haka, a traditional Māori dance, with family members prior to LSU football games and on Hard Knocks.[28][29]

His cousin Simi Fehoko plays wide receiver in the NFL.[30]

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Breiden Fehoko (born October 15, 1996) is an nose tackle for the of the (NFL). He stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 300 pounds, having signed with the Steelers as a veteran player in August 2025 following a year away from the league. Fehoko began his college career at , where he played defensive line from 2015 to 2016 before transferring to (LSU). At , he started all 12 games in his sophomore year and earned Academic All-Big 12 second-team honors, while also being named a preseason candidate for the Polynesian Player of the Year award. After sitting out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules, he joined LSU in 2018, appearing in 23 games with 12 starts over two seasons, recording 33 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks. His LSU tenure culminated in the Tigers' 2019 victory, during which he started four games and contributed to the team's undefeated season. Undrafted out of LSU in the , Fehoko signed with the as an undrafted free agent and spent his first three professional seasons there from 2020 to 2022, appearing in 19 games with four starts and tallying 36 total tackles (15 solo). He then joined the Steelers in 2023, adding to his experience before a hiatus in 2024, and returned to the team in 2025 on a one-year contract worth $1,100,000. Known for his versatility along the defensive line, including roles at nose tackle and defensive end, Fehoko hails from , , where he attended Farrington High School.

Early life

Birth and upbringing

Breiden Fehoko was born on October 15, 1996, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was raised in a Polynesian family on Oahu's North Shore, where football held deep cultural and familial significance. His parents, Vili and Linda Fehoko, instilled strong athletic traditions; Vili, a former college football player who had a tryout with the Canadian Football League, served as the University of Hawaii mascot, "Vili the Warrior," from 2000 to 2012 and performed the traditional Māori haka at games. Extended family ties further reinforced this legacy, including Vili's close friendship with Hall of Fame linebacker Junior Seau, whom Breiden regarded as an "uncle" figure. As the youngest of four brothers—all of whom pursued football—Fehoko grew up immersed in the sport alongside siblings V.J., Sam, and Whitley. From toddlerhood, Fehoko's exposure to came through family routines in 's vibrant sports culture. He frequently accompanied his father to University of Hawaii games, stepping onto the field as young as age two during halftime performances, which normalized the environment of competitive athletics for him. By age four, Vili taught him and his brothers the "Ka Mate" , a traditional war chant originating from Māori culture, adapting it as a pre-game to build and family unity. Around ages five or six, Fehoko began informal play using his father's old equipment, joining backyard games with his brothers that emphasized physicality and competition without formal pressure. By age seven, he was performing the publicly with Vili on the field, marking his early physical involvement despite starting as a skinny child who would later develop into a imposing 6-foot-3, 300-pound frame. This foundational period highlighted football's role in Hawaiian Polynesian heritage, blending family bonds with the islands' passion for the sport.

High school career

Breiden Fehoko attended Farrington High School in , , where he emerged as a standout defensive lineman during his high school . Growing up in a family with a strong athletic tradition, including three older brothers who also excelled in football, Fehoko benefited from familial encouragement in his pursuits. He quickly developed into a dominant force on the defensive line, showcasing exceptional size and agility at 6-foot-3 and over 280 pounds. In his senior year of 2014, Fehoko recorded 74 tackles, 16 sacks, 27 tackles for loss, and six forced fumbles, establishing himself as one of the top defensive prospects in the nation. His performance highlighted his ability to disrupt offenses consistently, contributing significantly to Farrington's defensive efforts throughout the season. These statistics underscored his explosive quickness and power, drawing widespread attention from college scouts. Fehoko earned prestigious recognitions for his play, including selection to the High School Game roster. He was also named to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's All-State first team as a following his junior season in 2013, joining his brothers in receiving the honor. Ranked as the No. 4 defensive lineman in by Scout and later earning a five-star rating from the service, Fehoko's accolades reflected his status as a blue-chip recruit. Fehoko's recruitment was highly competitive, with over 30 scholarship offers from major programs, including , Clemson, Ole Miss, Pitt, and Stanford. After visiting several campuses, he committed early to Texas Tech on April 14, 2014, as a junior, choosing the Red Raiders over other elite suitors due to their emphasis on his development as a . Rated as the No. 9 and No. 61 overall prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings, Fehoko signed with Texas Tech in the class of 2015, marking the culmination of his high school journey.

College career

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Breiden Fehoko enrolled at Texas Tech in January 2015 as a true freshman defensive tackle, forgoing a redshirt season to contribute immediately to the Red Raiders' defensive line. In his debut 2015 campaign, he started all 13 games, anchoring the interior line and recording 19 tackles (11 solo, 8 assisted), 4.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, and an interception. His interception came in a key moment during the season, highlighting his ability to disrupt passing plays as a newcomer adapting to Big 12 competition. As a in 2016, Fehoko continued as a starter, appearing in all 12 games and again starting every contest, bringing his total starts at Texas Tech to 25 over two seasons. He added 19 tackles (10 solo, 9 assisted), 3.5 tackles for loss, and 1.0 sack, with career highlights including a season-high three tackles in matchups against Kansas State, , TCU, and Iowa State. Across his Red Raiders tenure, Fehoko amassed 38 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks, providing consistent run-stopping presence from the position. Fehoko demonstrated leadership within the 2015 recruiting class by helping maintain team cohesion during his early years, while his status as a top-of-the-depth-chart starter fostered reliability in the defensive unit. Academically, he earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2016 and served as a preseason candidate for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year award, reflecting his balance of on-field contributions and off-field discipline. Following the 2016 season, Fehoko transferred to LSU to pursue a higher level of competition.

LSU Tigers

After transferring from Texas Tech in April 2017, Fehoko sat out the 2017 season at LSU in compliance with NCAA transfer rules, using that time to adapt to the Tigers' defensive scheme while contributing as a dominant force on the scout team. In 2018, Fehoko played in 8 games with 8 starts on LSU's defensive line under head coach , recording 16 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks alongside teammates like and Glen Lowry. His standout performance came against Southeastern Louisiana, where he tallied 6 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack. In his senior year of 2019, Fehoko appeared in all 15 games with four starts, recording 17 tackles (eight solo), 6.0 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks, providing interior pressure that helped disrupt opposing offenses during the Tigers' undefeated campaign. Fehoko's contributions included standout performances such as four tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss against Vanderbilt, where he also notched his half-sack by impacting the quarterback's pocket. In the game against Clemson on January 13, 2020, he helped anchor the defensive front in LSU's 42-25 victory, part of a unit that limited the Tigers' opponents to an average of 21.8 points per game over the 15-0 season. As a veteran leader, his prior experience at Texas Tech facilitated his seamless integration into LSU's aggressive 4-3 defense, bolstering the line's depth and run-stopping ability en route to the national title. Over two seasons at LSU, he appeared in 23 games with 12 starts, totaling 33 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks.

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Breiden Fehoko signed with the as an undrafted free agent following the , agreeing to a three-year contract worth $2,287,500 that included a of $2,500. He was waived at the end of but re-signed to the team's on September 6, 2020. In his rookie season, Fehoko was elevated from the practice squad and made his debut on November 29, 2020, against the , where he played 7 defensive snaps in a 27-17 loss without recording any statistics. He appeared in two total games that year, logging limited snap counts primarily on running downs as a rotational , and finished with zero tackles or pressures. His college experience as part of a defense at LSU helped ease his transition to the professional level. Fehoko's role expanded in 2021, when he played in eight games with one start, contributing 13 tackles (five solo) while rotating on the defensive line behind starters like and . He recorded no sacks or pressures that season but provided depth in run defense. In 2022, he appeared in nine games with three starts, posting 23 tackles (10 solo) and one tackle for loss, again with zero pressures or sacks, as part of the Chargers' interior line rotation under . Over his three seasons with the Chargers, Fehoko totaled 19 games played, four starts, 36 tackles, and one tackle for loss, focusing on run-stopping duties in a scheme emphasizing gap control.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Fehoko signed with the on August 30, 2023, joining their as a . He was elevated to the active roster once during the 2023 season on September 20 but did not appear in any regular-season games, logging zero snaps while providing depth along the interior line. His time with the team that year was limited to duties, with no statistical contributions in official games. In 2024, Fehoko re-signed with the Steelers in March but faced significant setbacks during training camp. He suffered a pectoral injury, leading to his placement on injured reserve on August 10. The team waived him with an injury designation on August 16, after which he reached an injury settlement on August 17. Following the settlement, he was re-signed to the practice squad later in the season, where he remained for the rest of 2024 without any elevations to the active roster. These challenges contributed to ongoing career frustrations, as he later reflected on the physical toll and limited opportunities. Entering early 2025, Fehoko weighed just 295 pounds after dropping from 327 pounds the previous year, prompting him to consider amid personal reflections on fatherhood and feeling he had "done it all" in the . He expressed frustrations with the league's demands but ultimately decided against retiring when the Steelers reached out in late July. On August 1, 2025, he re-signed with to a one-year worth $1.1 million, aiming to leverage his slimmer frame for versatility across the defensive line. However, he was released on August 18 during training camp cuts, preventing any regular-season participation. As of November 2025, Fehoko has recorded zero games played, tackles, or other defensive statistics for the Steelers in the 2025 season, having not been re-signed after his release. His prior experience with the Los Angeles Chargers provided foundational knowledge of NFL schemes that he drew upon during his Pittsburgh stints. Demonstrating continued ties to the organization, Fehoko offered a Week 10 prediction on November 8 for the Steelers' matchup against the Chargers, forecasting a 27-14 Pittsburgh victory based on their pass rush advantages and the opponent's offensive line vulnerabilities.

Personal life

Family

Breiden Fehoko was born to Vili and Linda Fehoko, a couple of Polynesian descent originally from , , where all four of their sons were raised. Vili, known as "Vili the Warrior," served as the University of Hawaii's mascot and worked for over two decades at the , instilling in his family a deep connection to their Samoan heritage through traditions like the , which emphasizes love, respect, and communal strength. Fehoko has three older brothers—Whitley, Sam, and V.J.—each of whom pursued Division I , continuing a family legacy of athletic involvement. Whitley played at , while Sam and V.J. both competed at , with V.J. also suiting up for the ; Sam later transitioned into coaching, joining University's staff in 2017. This fraternal bond influenced Fehoko's career path, as the family's relocation from to the mainland aligned with the brothers' collegiate opportunities, fostering a supportive environment centered on football and cultural pride. The Fehoko family's extended relatives further amplify their football ties, including cousin , a who has played in the for teams like the and , briefly sharing a roster with Breiden in . Vili's younger brother, Sione Fehoko, raised his own sons who reached professional levels, such as S.J. Fehoko, a safety drafted by the . These connections underscore the clan's Polynesian roots and collective emphasis on perseverance in sports. As of 2023, Fehoko's parents reside in Houston, Texas, where the family provides unwavering support amid Breiden's professional challenges, including injuries that sidelined him in recent seasons. During pivotal moments, such as his 2022 inclusion on the Chargers' 53-man roster after overcoming knee issues at LSU, family members shared in the emotional release, highlighting their role as a stabilizing force rooted in faith and heritage as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Fandom and influences

Fehoko developed a lifelong of the during his childhood in , inspired particularly by defensive players like safety and linebacker , whose visits to local events left a lasting impression on him. He has expressed a desire to emulate the "throwback" defensive style exemplified by those players, emphasizing physicality and relentless play that defined the Steelers' defenses of the 2000s. His Hawaiian Polynesian heritage profoundly shapes his personal values, rooted in a culture that prioritizes love, respect, and extended family ties, where close community members are treated as kin. This background is reflected in traditions like the haka—a traditional Polynesian posture dance—incorporated into his life from age four by his father, who performed at Oahu's Polynesian Cultural Center, fostering a sense of humility and cultural pride that influences his approach to challenges on and off the field. Fehoko's family tattoo, unique to his lineage, serves as a personal reminder of these roots, keeping him grounded amid professional pressures. Beyond football, Fehoko's off-field interests center on media and , with aspirations to transition into broadcasting as a post-career pursuit. Following a brief return to the Steelers in August 2025, Fehoko transitioned to a full-time analyst role by September 2025. In 2025, he has appeared on podcasts discussing dynamics and Chargers-Steelers matchups, while actively engaging on to critique college games, such as calling LSU's offensive line performance "painful to watch" due to a lack of physicality. He has also built his analyst profile through commentary on recent events, including public exchanges with media figures over game predictions. This shared passion for football extends to his family, who have supported his career from the sidelines.

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