Spencer Sione Folau (born April 5, 1973) is a former American football offensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Ravens 1997-2000, Miami Dolphins 2001, New Orleans Saints 2002-2004, and Washington Redskins 2005. He was a member of the 2000 Ravens team that won Super Bowl XXXV. He is currently the offensive line and strength and conditioning coach at McDonogh (High) School, in Owings Mills, Maryland.^[1]

Early life and high school career

Folau was born in Tonga but grew up in Redwood City, California.^[2]

He attended Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.

College career

Folau attended the University of Idaho and as a senior in 1995, was an honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference selection at offensive tackle. Started all 23 games of his senior and junior years at defensive tackle and recorded 70 tackles, seven for losses, a forced fumble, three pass deflections, and three sacks as a sophomore in 1993. Started three games at defensive tackle as a freshman in 1992 and Redshirted in 1991 due to a fractured ankle suffered in all-star game during the summer of 1991. Majored in General Studies.

Professional career

Folau joined the Baltimore Ravens in 1996 and spent three seasons with them, winning a Super Bowl in his final season with the team.^[3] Folau had to learn all positions on the offensive line due to players like Jonathan Ogden and Orlando Brown ahead of him at his natural positions.^[3] Folau then moved on and played one season for the Miami Dolphins, he would get released by the team in early 2002.^[2]

In 2002, Folau signed with the New Orleans Saints where he played three seasons before retiring.^[4]

Folau was signed by the Washington Redskins in 2005 but he was released due to injury.^[2]

Personal life

Folau is married to his wife Heather, and together they have three children.^[2]