Education
He played college football at the University of Houston and attended Aragon High School in San Mateo, California.
He played college football at the University of Houston and attended Aragon High School in San Mateo, California.
Tonga played high school football for the Aragon High School Dons. He played defensive end, linebacker and defensive tackle for the Dons. He earned First-Team All-League, All-State, All-Metro, All-County and All-Central Coast honors in both his junior and senior years.
He was team Most Valuable Player his senior season.
He helped the Dons to a 9-2 record as a senior while recording 11 sacks and 19 tackles for loss. He also rushed for 837 yards and 20 touchdowns on 105 carries.
Brigham Young University
Tonga first played college football in 2006 for the Brigham Young University Cougars. He appeared in 13 games for the team during the season, recording 13 tackles, one sack and one interception.
He was suspended indefinitely from the Cougars in February 2007 after being charged with burglary.
Utah Valley State College
Tonga afterwards attended Utah Valley State College. College of San Mateo
Tonga played for the San Mateo Bulldogs in during the 2009 season. He helped the Bulldogs finish with a 10-2 record and advanced to the state championship game.
He was an All-America First-Team selection.
University of Houston
Tonga transferred to play for the Houston Cougars in 2010. Dallas Cowboys
Tongs signed by the Dallas Cowboys after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft.
He was released by the Cowboys after failing a physical. Iowa Barnstormers
Tonga was signed with the Iowa Barnstormers on April 21, 2012.
He recorded nine tackles and one sack in nine games his rookie year in 2012.
He compiled 25 tackles and 3.5 sacks in fifteen games in 2013. Tonga collected 19 tackles and two sacks in eighteen games in 2014. Spokane Shock
Tonga signed with the Spokane Shock on October 2, 2014.
Orlando Predators
Orlando Predators was traded to the Orlando Predators for the third overall claim order position on April 28, 2015.
He was placed on recallable reassignment on May 27, 2015.
He has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Iowa Barnstormers, Spokane Shock and Orlando Predators. The Barnstormers left the American Federation of Labor-Congress and became members of the Indoor Football League on August 27, 2014.