Tialavea was formerly a tight end prior to switching positions before the 2017 NFL season.

During his high school football career, he also played on the offensive and defensive lines.

[4] After being released by the Jaguars, Tialavea was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad on September 2, 2014.

[6] After spending almost two seasons on the practice squad, he was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2016.

[8] Tialavea was inactive for the Falcons' 34-28 overtime loss to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

[14] In 2020, Tialavea joined the coaching staff at his alma mater, Utah State, as a graduate assistant working with the tight ends.