Isaac Andrew Asiata (born December 29, 1992) is a former
American football
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guard
Guard or guards may refer to:
Professional occupations
* Bodyguard, who protects an individual from personal assault
* Crossing guard, who stops traffic so pedestrians can cross the street
* Lifeguard, who rescues people from drowning
* Prison ...
. He played college football at
Utah
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.
College career
Asiata was a four-year starter at Utah, played in 45 games. He was a two time All conference selection and winner of the
Morris Trophy Coaches of the Pac-12 Conference bestow the following awards at the end of each football season. The conference was founded in its current form as the Athletic Association of Western Universities in 1959, but traces its roots to the Pacific Coast Co ...
, given to the best lineman in the
Pac-12 in 2016. After the end of his collegiate career, he played in the
Senior Bowl
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.
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
Asiata was drafted by the
Miami Dolphins
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in the fifth round, 164th overall, in the
2017 NFL Draft.
On September 1, 2018, Asiata was waived by the Dolphins and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 9, 2018.
On May 16, 2019, Asiata was waived/injured by the Dolphins and placed on injured reserve. He was released on June 6, 2019.
Buffalo Bills
On July 22, 2019, Asiata was signed by the
Buffalo Bills
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.
On July 30, 2019, Asiata retired from the NFL.
Personal life
Isaac served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is the cousin of NFL running back
Matt Asiata. On April 7, 2020 Isaac became a police officer for the city of Provo, Utah
References
External links
Utah Utes bioMiami Dolphins bio
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1992 births
Living people
American football offensive guards
American sportspeople of Samoan descent
Buffalo Bills players
Miami Dolphins players
People from Spanish Fork, Utah
Players of American football from Utah County, Utah
Utah Utes football players
Latter Day Saints from Utah