Jahlani Tavai was drafted No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Hawai'i. 107 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 11 · #43 overall
Jahlani Tavai Hawai'i Draft
Jahlani Tavai was drafted No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Hawai'i. 107 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 107
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 349th at Hawai'i
The pick
How Jahlani Tavai came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 250 lbs
- Hometown
- Redondo Beach, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 93 prospect72.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
107 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 107
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 349th among Hawai'i picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 721% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Jahlani Tavai.
Kansas State
Missouri
Mississippi State · 2× Pro Bowl
Vanderbilt
Hawai'i in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Hawai'i
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jahlani Tavai in the 2019 NFL Draft
Jahlani Tavai is a Linebacker out of Hawai'i selected No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Hawai'i has produced 57 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 Jahlani Tavai drafted?
Jahlani Tavai was selected No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/jahlani-tavai.
What college did Jahlani Tavai play for?
Jahlani Tavai played college football at Hawai'i in the Mountain West. See every Hawai'i draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hawai-i-rainbow-warriors.
How did Jahlani Tavai's NFL career turn out?
107 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/jahlani-tavai.