Tonges was a member of the California Golden Bears for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman year. As a redshirt senior, he caught 22 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns.[1] Tonges finished his collegiate career with 47 receptions for 620 yards and four touchdowns.[2]
Tonges signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022.[4] He made the Bears' initial 53-man roster out of training camp.[5] He was waived on November 10, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[6] He was waived on August 8, 2023,[7] and placed on injured reserve.[8] He was released on August 17.[9]
San Francisco 49ers
On September 27, 2023, Tonges signed with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 13, 2024.[11]