Fifita started all 12 games at nose guard during the 2003 season, earning an honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference selection.

His 23 solo tackles were the most by a Utes lineman during the year while his sack total tied him for the team lead.

Despite a new head coach in Miami, Fifita was signed to a future contract by the Dolphins on during the 2007 offseason.

He played for the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europa in the spring, and made the team's 53-man roster out of training camp.

Fifita was among the last cuts by the New England Patriots on August 29, 2008 before the final 53 man regular season roster.