Tua Tagovailoa was drafted No. 5 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 78 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
2020 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 5 · #5 overall
Tua Tagovailoa Alabama Draft
Tua Tagovailoa was drafted No. 5 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 78 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2020
- NFL games
- 78
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 5226th at Alabama
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Tua Tagovailoa came off the board in 2020.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 217 lbs
- Hometown
- Ewa Beach, HI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 7 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
78 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Games played
- 78
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 5226th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 52100% of career value
- Final season
- 20255 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Tua Tagovailoa.
Ohio State
Georgia
Oregon · 2× Pro Bowl
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
Alabama in the 2020 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Jedrick Wills Jr.
T · CLE
Alabama
#12
Henry Ruggs III
WR · LV
Alabama
#15
Jerry Jeudy
WR · DEN
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Xavier McKinney
S · NYG
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#51
Trevon Diggs
CB · DAL
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#56
Raekwon Davis
DT · MIA
Alabama
#84
Terrell Lewis
LB · LAR
Alabama
#87
Anfernee Jennings
LB · NE
Alabama
Other QB picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa in the 2020 NFL Draft
Tua Tagovailoa is a Quarterback out of Alabama selected No. 5 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft. 78 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Tua Tagovailoa drafted?
Tua Tagovailoa was selected No. 5 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/tua-tagovailoa.
What college did Tua Tagovailoa play for?
Tua Tagovailoa played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Tua Tagovailoa's NFL career turn out?
78 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/tua-tagovailoa.