With the help of his former UCLA teammate Brent Boyd and head coach Dick Vermeil and the NFLPA, he turned his life around and currently works with special needs children.
[3] Tautolo began playing flag football in elementary school, where he learned important skills such as twisting and turning to avoid tackles.
Tautolo's athletic achievements led to him being offered a scholarship to the University of Oregon, although he chose to attend Long Beach City College instead.
[4] In 1974, Tautolo was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles but went on to play for several professional teams over the next nine years, including the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins.
Following his retirement from professional football, Tautolo focused on innovation, designing a Lazy Rider Reclining Infant Carrier.