Natu Tuatagaloa was drafted No. 138 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1989 NFL Draft out of California. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 76
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1550th at California
The pick
How Natu Tuatagaloa came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 76
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1550th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 640% of career value
- Final season
- 19956 years after the draft
Around pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of Natu Tuatagaloa.
Alabama
Alcorn State
Delaware State
Tennessee
California in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Cameron Jordan
DE · NO · 2011
California · 1× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#7
Andre Carter
DE · SF · 2001
California · 1× Pro Bowl
#145
Chidi Ahanotu
DE · TB · 1993
California
#16
Duane Clemons
DE · MIN · 1996
California
#12
Regan Upshaw
DE · TB · 1996
California
#112
Brandon Whiting
DE · PHI · 1998
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Natu Tuatagaloa in the 1989 NFL Draft
Natu Tuatagaloa is a Defensive end out of California selected No. 138 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1989 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value California has produced 138 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Natu Tuatagaloa drafted?
Natu Tuatagaloa was selected No. 138 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/natu-tuatagaloa.
What college did Natu Tuatagaloa play for?
Natu Tuatagaloa played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Natu Tuatagaloa's NFL career turn out?
76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/natu-tuatagaloa.