Ma'ake Kemoeatu

Ma'ake Tu'amelie Kemoeatu (born January 10, 1979) is Tongan professional American football player who is currently a defensive tackle for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football for the University of Utah Utes.

Kemoeatu has also played for the Carolina Panthers. He is the older brother of NFL offensive lineman Chris Kemoeatu, and is one of several Tongans currently playing in the NFL.

Early years
Kemoeatu was born in Tonga. His younger brother is Chris Kemoeatu, who would also go on to play football at the University of Utah and later entered the NFL. When he was a child his family moved to the U.S. state of Hawaii. He grew up in Kahuku, Hawaii, near Honolulu, and attended Kahuku High School.

College career
Kemoeatu was a four-year letterman and three-year starter at Utah. He started 35 of 43 games played in college, finishing his career with 160 tackles and nine sacks. He was suspended by the NCAA for his last college game, the 2001 Las Vegas Bowl, for buying two math books for his younger brother, Tevita, using scholarship money.

Baltimore Ravens
Kemoeatu played four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens from 2002 to 2005. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent in 2002.

Carolina Panthers
Kemoeatu signed with the Carolina Panthers as a free agent in 2006.

Kemoeatu suffered a torn right Achilles' tendon during the team's 2009 training camp. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on August 5. He was released on March 5, 2010.

Washington Redskins
On March 13, 2010 Kemoeatu signed a two year, $7 million contract with the Washington Redskins.

Personal
He is the older brother of Chris Kemoeatu of the Pittsburgh Steelers.