COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Taulia Tagovailoa, one of the backup quarterbacks at Alabama behind star brother Tua Tagovailoa this past season, is transferring to Maryland.
He announced the move via Twitter on Friday, a week after it was reported he had entered the NCAA transfer portal.
“This decision was not easy & has been prayed on non stop. Thank you to my Pastors & my family for always interceding on my behalf,” Tagovailoa said. “Today, I am blessed to share that I will be continuing my academic & athletic journey at the University of Maryland. I’m grateful to Coach Locksley & the staff for giving me this opportunity. I can’t wait to get to College Park. God bless & Go Terps!”
The 5-foot-11, 208-pounder will need a waiver to be eligible in the 2020 season. He played five games as a freshman in 2019, going 9-of-12 passing for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Maryland’s Mike Locksley coached Tua, selected fifth overall in the NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins last month, as Alabama’s offensive coordinator.