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Not only is Simi Fehoko a cousin of former Bolt Breiden Fehoko, but Simi is also a cousin of Alfred "Coconut Pop-Top TD" Alfred Pupunu:
Chargers poach WR Simi Fehoko from Steelers PS
The Chargers have signed Simi Fehoko, cousin of former Charger defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko, from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad to the active 53 man roster. Fehoko reported the news himself on his Tik Tok account.
Fehoko was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 5th round of the 2021 NFL out of Stanford. Over a 3-year career with the Cardinal, he caught 62 balls for 1,146 yards and nine touchdowns. His breakout game came against UCLA in 2020 where he recorded 230 yards on 16 receptions and three touchdowns. His performance in his senior year earned him First-team All-Pac-12 honors.
Following just three catches for 24 yards over five games for the Cowboys, he was waived in August of this year before signing to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad.
Fehoko brings a wealth of athletic ability and fits the Bolts' target profile of big and strong wide receivers. Standing at 6’3⅞” (88th percentile) and 222 pounds (91st percentile) means he should be a like-for-like body type replacement for Mike Williams, who has been ruled out for the rest of season after tearing his ACL against the Minnesota Vikings.
The former Stanford Cardinal tested very well during the 2021 draft process:
As his former Offensive Coordinator during their time at the Cowboys, Kellen Moore’s obvious influence in this addition shouldn’t go unnoticed as Fehoko will likely be familiar with parts of the playbook and could therefore be able to contribute immediately.
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Chargers poach WR Simi Fehoko from Steelers PS
The Chargers have signed Simi Fehoko, cousin of former Charger defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko, from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad to the active 53 man roster. Fehoko reported the news himself on his Tik Tok account.
Fehoko was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 5th round of the 2021 NFL out of Stanford. Over a 3-year career with the Cardinal, he caught 62 balls for 1,146 yards and nine touchdowns. His breakout game came against UCLA in 2020 where he recorded 230 yards on 16 receptions and three touchdowns. His performance in his senior year earned him First-team All-Pac-12 honors.
Following just three catches for 24 yards over five games for the Cowboys, he was waived in August of this year before signing to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad.
Fehoko brings a wealth of athletic ability and fits the Bolts' target profile of big and strong wide receivers. Standing at 6’3⅞” (88th percentile) and 222 pounds (91st percentile) means he should be a like-for-like body type replacement for Mike Williams, who has been ruled out for the rest of season after tearing his ACL against the Minnesota Vikings.
The former Stanford Cardinal tested very well during the 2021 draft process:
- Wingspan: 76⅞” (52nd percentile)
- Arm Length: 31⅝” (40th percentile)
- Hand Size: 10¼” (94th percentile)
- 10 Yard Split: 1.59s (33rd percentile)
- 20 Yard Split: 2.62s (37th percentile)
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.44s (76th percentile)
- Vertical Jump: 34½” (37th percentile)
- Broad Jump: 120” (43rd percentile)
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.78s (79th percentile)
- 20 Yard Shuttle: 4.26s (43rd percentile)
- Bench Press: 16 reps (63rd percentile)
As his former Offensive Coordinator during their time at the Cowboys, Kellen Moore’s obvious influence in this addition shouldn’t go unnoticed as Fehoko will likely be familiar with parts of the playbook and could therefore be able to contribute immediately.
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- Full name is Simione Tufui Fehoko
- Married to the former Bailee Larson in March 2020
- Born in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Son of Simon and Tiffany Fehoko
- Father played football at Dixie State
- Has three siblings, Falisha, Jaden and Jeremy
- Cousin, Alfred Pupunu, played professionally for the San Diego Chargers
- Uncle, Sekitoa Fehoko, played basketball at Dixie State
- Cousins, Breiden, V.J. and Sam Fehoko, played football at Texas Tech
- Cousin, T.J. Fehoko, played football at Washington State
- Cousin, Whitley Fehoko, played football at San Diego State
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