Former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the talk of the town in Miami, Florida. The 2020 No. 5 overall selection by the Miami Dolphins is constantly making headlines by completing simple tasks, such as running, throwing and talking to the media.
The spotlight is constantly on Tagovailoa due to the hip injury he suffered in November against Mississippi state late in the 2019 college football season. The injury took him out for the remainder of the season and made plenty of NFL front offices and fans weary of the 2018 Heisman finalist.
Since his injury, he has had surgery, rehabbed and practiced to get to where he is now. A fully healthy Tagovailoa will look to complete with veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick for the starting job to open the season.
However, it is likely that the Dolphins will have Tagovailoa sit beneath Fitzpatrick on the depth chart early in the season to learn from the 15-season NFL veteran.
Today the Miami Dolphins had their first full-pad practice at training camp in preparation for the 2020 season.
WPLG’s Will Manso was present and posted videos of Tagovailoa throwing in full pads for the first time since his injury nine months ago.
And here’s some video of Tua Tagovailoa getting some work in at the first day of Dolphins practice in pads. (🎥 @WPLGLocal10) pic.twitter.com/9ZeJyAgiCR
— Will Manso (@WillMansoWPLG) August 17, 2020
Tagovailoa can also be seen speaking with coaches and receiving instruction in between passes.
Here’s visual proof of day one of Dolphins camp in pads. Yes, lots of Tua Tagovailoa. (🎥 @WPLGLocal10 photog David Silver) https://t.co/tIQQTFR4px pic.twitter.com/FZwziW9RJT
— Will Manso (@WillManso) August 17, 2020
Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Tua Tagovailoa as he makes his way into year No. 1 in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins.