History of DJ Uiagalelei in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 3, 2024

"David John Uiagalelei is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Florida State Seminoles. Before joining Florida State, he played for the Clemson Tigers (2020-2022) and the Oregon State Beavers (2023). Despite being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2023 MLB Draft, Uiagalelei chose to continue his football career."

April 17, 2001: Birth

D.J. Uiagalelei was born on April 17, 2001.

2018: High School Success

During his junior year at St. John Bosco High School, D.J. Uiagalelei was named USA Today High School Offensive Player of the Year after an impressive season.

May 5, 2019: Commitment to Clemson

D.J. Uiagalelei committed to play college football at Clemson University on May 5, 2019.

December 18, 2019: Signing with Clemson

On December 18, 2019, D.J. Uiagalelei officially signed with Clemson University.

January 8, 2020: Enrollment at Clemson

D.J. Uiagalelei enrolled at Clemson University on January 8, 2020, to begin his collegiate football career.

October 31, 2020: First Start for Clemson

D.J. Uiagalelei started his first game for Clemson on October 31, 2020, against Boston College, replacing Trevor Lawrence, who was out due to COVID-19. He led the team to a comeback win.

November 7, 2020: Match Against Notre Dame

D.J. Uiagalelei started his second game for Clemson in place of Trevor Lawrence on November 7, 2020, against Notre Dame. Despite Uiagalelei's impressive performance, Clemson lost a close game in overtime.

2020: Clemson Debut

D.J. Uiagalelei played his first season for the Clemson Tigers.

2021: Clemson's Starting Quarterback

D.J. Uiagalelei became Clemson's starting quarterback in 2021 following Trevor Lawrence's departure for the NFL. He entered the season with high expectations but faced challenges, including a loss to Georgia in the season opener.

December 4, 2022: Transfer Decision

After being benched during the 2022 ACC Championship Game, D.J. Uiagalelei decided to enter the transfer portal on December 4, 2022, seeking new opportunities.

December 24, 2022: Transfer to Oregon State

On December 24, 2022, D.J. Uiagalelei announced his decision to transfer to Oregon State University, continuing his college football career with the Beavers.

2022: Clemson Career

D.J. Uiagalelei played his final season with the Clemson Tigers in 2022.

August 22, 2023: Named Oregon State Starting Quarterback

D.J. Uiagalelei was named the starting quarterback for Oregon State on August 22, 2023, beating out competition from Ben Gulbranson and Aidan Chiles.

November 30, 2023: Re-entered Transfer Portal

D.J. Uiagalelei entered the transfer portal again on November 30, 2023, after Coach Jonathan Smith left Oregon State for Michigan State.

2023: Oregon State and MLB Draft

D.J. Uiagalelei played for the Oregon State Beavers and was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2023 MLB Draft, but did not sign.

January 1, 2024: Transfer to Florida State

On January 1, 2024, D.J. Uiagalelei announced he would transfer to Florida State University, using his final year of eligibility to play for the Seminoles.