[4][7] In his 9-year career he recorded 200 tackles, 12 sacks, and 1 interception, and, in 1998, won the NFC Championship with the Atlanta Falcons before losing in the Super Bowl to the Denver Broncos.

[7][6][3] During that Super Bowl XXXIII, Tuaolo recorded the last tackle of football legend John Elway.

[9][10] He has also released his own music, such as "Stronger" and "Another Broken Heart" the latter with Lari White, and has performed at various venues and events in the United States and Europe.

In the Battle round, he was paired with Team Blake contestant Rebecca Brunner, both singing "This I Promise You" from NSYNC.

Another NFL player, Garrison Hearst, made anti-gay comments when he heard the news, but he later apologized.

He has worked with the NFL to combat homophobia in the league and is a board member of the Gay and Lesbian Athletics Foundation.

[6][23] Tuaolo has testified at the Minnesota state legislature Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in opposition to an anti-gay marriage bill.

[27][28] Tuaolo's current LGBT advocacy primarily involves speaking at colleges and corporations about the pervasiveness of homophobia and helping organizational leaders create a fair and safe environment for their members and employees.