“The main reason I worked so hard to get here is my mother. She has worked so hard to ensure that her family can lead a happy, normal life. I want to be able to support her so that she doesn’t have to work anymore,” Vita Vea noted earlier. It undoubtedly reflected his deep affection and feelings for his mother, Sione Vea.

Since joining the NFL in 2018, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT has emerged as a promising talent. From his college, the University of Washington, to the NFL, he inspired many with his dominance. In 2021, he secured Pro Bowl selection. And of course, becoming Super Bowl LV champion wouldn't be possible without the unwavering support of his parents, Fipe Vea and Sione Vea.

Who are Sione Vea and Fipe Vea and how have they influenced the career of their son Vita Vea?

Vita Vea, 29, has the strong support of his mother Fipe Vea and father Sione Vea. His mother grew up in Milpitas in a Tongan family and played a crucial role in shaping his NFL career. However, there is very limited information available about his parents.

Apparently his mother recognized his footballing determination at a young age. Since then, she has been very supportive throughout his NFL career. His mother, who is originally from Tonga, has reportedly taken on multiple jobs to provide a better life for all three of her children. When Vita Vea was young, his mother was reportedly completely involved in five different jobs. Therefore, she only spent time with Vita and his sister Alisi and his brother Sifa on Sundays.

“My sister Alisi was in college and my parents were always working. With Sifa gone, I had to grow up alone.” NFL DT once remarked.

Therefore, his parents inspired him a lot with their dedication and hard work. Impressively, Vita Vea also lived up to her expectations and became an NFL star. In addition, he also met the needs of his family after being drafted into the NFL.

Vita promises to buy a house for his mother after the NFL draft

Vea was reportedly too tall to play youth football in his formative years. His family was homeless and initially lived in hotels. Apparently it touched him very much. After entering the NFL as the No. 12 overall pick, he decided to buy a house for his family.

Previously, when the Buccaneers selected him in the 2018 NFL Draft, his love for his guardian went viral. After his enlistment, he announced his plans to purchase his family home. “The only thing I know is that I will get my mother a house and make sure my parents are comfortable with their living situation there“, he remarked.

And he seemed pretty sure of it. “That's a guarantee“, he further added. It showed his strong bond with his family.