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) | ||||
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| 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
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
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
- ↑ 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
