Neli A'asa
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| Born: | February 16, 1988 Big Rapids, Michigan, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 295 lb (134 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | Big Rapids (MI) | ||||
| College: | Utah | ||||
| Position: | Tight end / Offensive lineman / Defensive tackle | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||
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Neli A'asa (born February 16, 1988) is a former American football player who played college football at the University of Utah.
Early life
[edit]Neli attended Big Rapids High School in Big Rapids, Michigan. As a junior, he had 67 tackles, eight sacks, three fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles. He was a three-star recruit and was recruited by Utah, Boise State, BYU, Colorado, Michigan State, UNLV, and USC.[1]
Neli lettered all four years at Utah. He played tight end in 2008, offensive line in 2009, and defensive tackle in 2010.[2]
Professional career
[edit]In 2011, A'asa was signed by the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. A'asa tried out for multiple NFL teams. Although receiving much interest, A'asa was never able to find a spot on the active NFL roster due to injuries.[3] He was suspended by the league for the 2012 season.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Neli A'asa Retrieved May 23, 2012
- ^ Neli A'asa Retrieved May 23, 2012
- ^ "Utah Blaze: Six former Utah Utes comprise current roster". Deseret News. June 29, 2011. Archived from the original on July 5, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
- ^ Neli A'asa Retrieved May 23, 2012
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- 1988 births
- Living people
- Utah Blaze players
- Utah Utes football players
- People from Big Rapids, Michigan
- Players of American football from Michigan
- 21st-century American sportsmen
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- American football offensive lineman, 1980s birth stubs
- American football defensive lineman, 1980s birth stubs