Uani 'Unga
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | December 28, 1987 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Pomona, California | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Kahuku (HI) | ||||||||||
| College: | Brigham Young | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Injured Reserve | ||||||||||
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Uani "Devin" 'Unga (born December 27, 1987) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. Unga was not drafted in the 2014 NFL Draft after he suffered a knee injury on the last play in his college career. He played college football at Brigham Young from 2012 to 2013 and led the nation in tackles his final season. He served a two-year Mormon mission to Guatemala City Central after high school. Unga also played college football at Oregon State in 2009 and 2010.
Professional career
New York Giants
'Unga was signed by the New York Giants on December 23, 2014 as a member of the practice squad, up until that point he spent the season rehabbing a knee injury. On September 5, 2015 Unga made the final 53-man roster for the New York Giants[1] On September 13, 2015, 'Unga would get his first career start against the Dallas Cowboys where he recorded his first career interception against Tony Romo in a 27-26 loss.[2] Unga recorded his second interception in a September 24, 2015 game against the Redskins. He was waived by the Giants on May 11, 2016, shortly after being put on the injured reserve list.
Personal life
His older brothers Paul & J.J. Unga were also football players. Paul, a defensive end at Arizona State and J.J. an offensive guard at Midwestern State. He also has a twin brother Feti who played linebacker at Oregon State. His younger brother Metuisela plays tight end for the University of Hawaii and his other younger brother Chris plays defensive tackle for Utah State. He is the cousin of former NFL running backs Harvey Unga, Reno Mahe, and Naufahu Tahi.
References
External links
- New York Giants currentteam parameter articles
- NFL player with currentposition parameter
- NFL player with pastcoaching parameter
- NFL player with pastexecutive parameter
- NFL player with deprecated height or weight parameter
- 1987 births
- Living people
- American football linebackers
- BYU Cougars football players
- American Latter Day Saints
- New York Giants players
- Undrafted National Football League players
- 21st-century Mormon missionaries
- Players of American football from California
- People from Pomona, California
