Jesse Mahelona

Jesse Steven Kahuanani Mahelona (April 7, 1983 - September 5, 2009) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.

Mahelona was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tennessee Titans
He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 5th Round of the 2006 NFL Draft, and was released on September 11, 2007.

Miami Dolphins
On October 24, 2007, he was waived by the Miami Dolphins.

Atlanta Falcons
He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on November 20 when Rod Coleman was placed on injured reserve. Mahelona was cut on December 29, 2007.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Mahelona was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 7, 2008, after defensive tackle Tywain Myles was waived. He was cut August 30. He did not make the opening day roster.

Death
Mahelona was killed in an automobile accident in Hawaii early on the morning of September 5, 2009. Mahelona's vehicle collided with construction equipment at a high speed. Police reported that he was driving under the influence of alcohol, without a seat-belt.