Jay Toia is a former collegiate defensive tackle for the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins (2021-24) and the University of Southern California Trojans (2021). He attended Grace Brethren High School in Simi Valley, California. Toia was one of the 329 prospects at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, ranking 39th on the DT list. His overall total score was 55, with a production score of 52 (via NFL's official website).
Jay Toia received an honorable mention, All-Big Ten Conference during his senior year. He started all 12 games, with 25 total tackles, two TFLs, and a sack. In 2023, he played 13 games with 12 starts. He made 28 tackles and four TFLs with a sack. His sophomore proved to be the most ideal year for him, with 30 tackles, three TFLs, a sack, and a forced fumble (via UCLA's official website).
Jay Toia's parents
Jay Toia is the son of Fa'aki and Viliami Toia. He was born to the couple in 2003 in Inglewood, California, USA. Besides Jay, the couple shares five other children - four sons and a daughter (via Fa'aki's Facebook page).
Jay Toia's mother
Fa'aki To'ia (social media username: Fa'aki N Viliami To'ia) is the mother of Jay Toia. She was born on August 27, 1971, and went to St. Mary's High School. Later, she attended Api Foou and works at Tonga Tourism, as of April 2025. Fa'aki lives in Hawthorne, California (via Fa'aki's Facebook profile).
Jay Toia's father
Viliami Toia is Jay Toia's dad. He worked at Lennox Tongan United Methodist Church. Viliami went to Mailefihi Siu'ilikutapu High School and later completed his degree at Tupou College Toloa. As of April 2025, he lives in Simi Valley, California. (via Viliami's Facebook profile)
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FAQs on Jay Toia
A. Jay Toia attended both the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
A. Jay Toia’s hometown is Inglewood, California.
A. No, Jay Toia does not have children, as of April 2025.
A. Jay Toia is 6 feet 3 inches tall, according to UCLA's official website.
