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Taulia Tagovailoa ‘driven’ by competition and is ready to fight to be Alabama’s starting QB

In his exit from the University of Alabama, Tua Tagovailoa made one thing clear at the podium: there is still another Tagovailoa at the program. With his brother pursuing the NFL Draft, Taulia Tagovailoa carries the mantle in fighting to be the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide.

Since the younger Tagovailoa thrives so much on competition, the idea of having his brother already at Alabama never deterred his decision to come. His arm talent and his influence may not be at the elite level yet; however, his toughness is.

Tagovailoa played through injuries at Thompson High School (Alabaster, Ala.