
Andrew Jared 'AJ' Epenesa is an American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Bills selected him with the 54th overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Epenesa has played exclusively for the Bills throughout his NFL career and signed a two-year contract with the team worth $12 million in MArch 2024. As of Week 2 in the 2024 NFL season, Epenesa has recorded 68 total tackles, 15.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 1 defensive touchdown.
Before entering the NFL, Epenesa played collegiate football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, representing the University of Iowa from 2017 to 2019. According to Sports Reference, he recorded a total of 101 tackles, including 61 solo tackles and 26.5 sacks. Notably, he earned first-team All-Big Ten honors twice in 2018 and 2019. During his high school years, he attended Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, Illinois, where he played both football and track, earning All-American honors in both sports.
Who is A. J. Epenesa’s Girlfriend?

A.J. Epenesa is dating his girlfriend, Mary Marusza, as of September 2024. According to the official website of Mercyhurst University, Mary Marusza hails from Orchard Park, New York, and attended Nardin Academy for high school. After graduating in 2016, she enrolled at Mercyhurst University, where she played on the college's volleyball team.
How old is Mary Marusza?
Mary Marusza was born on October 16, 1998, and will turn 26 in October 2024.
Mary Marusza Height
Mary Marusza’s recorded height is 5 feet 8 inches, according to the college’s official website.
What does Mary Marusza do for a Living?
According to her LinkedIn profile, Mary Marusza was a Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch until January 2024. She also served as a Seasonal Client Associate there from 2019 to 2020.
Mary Marusza Parents
Kristen and Bill Marusza are the parents of Mary Marusza. She has three siblings Anna, Ava, and Matthew.
Mary Marusza Social Media
Mary Marusza has a personal Instagram account under the username @mary_marusza, where she has 3596 followers, as of September 2024. On LinkedIn, she maintains a profile under the name Mary Marusza.
How long does have A. J. Epenesa and Mary Marusza been Dating?
Mary Marusza posted a picture of them together on her Instagram account in 2021. Meanwhile, A.J. Epenesa shared a picture with Mary Marusza on his official Instagram account under the username @supersamoan94 in April 2022, suggesting they began dating in 2022.
FAQs on A. J. Epenesa
A. A. J. Epenesa stands 6 feet 6 inches or 1.98 meters tall and he weighs around 260 pounds or 118 kg.
A. A. J. Epenesa wore jersey number 57, representing the Buffalo Bills.
A. Stephanie and Eppy Epenesa are A. J. Epenesa’s parents.
A. A. J. Epenesa attended Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, Illinois.