Ray Feinga (born May 8, 1986) is an

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who is currently a

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. He played

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. Feinga has also been a member of the

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Early years

Feinga was an All-State selection as a senior and led

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to the State Championship. He was named 2003 Mr. Football in the state of Utah as a senior and Gatorade player of the year. He was selected to the U.S Army All-American Bowl. Additionally, he was named Hunter's Most Valuable Player and earned region defensive player of the year and MVP. He was an All-State and All-Region selection as a junior as well after recording more than 70

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and nine sacks on defense.

College career

Feinga was a two-time First-team All-

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pick at left guard while at BYU. He was also a Second-team

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selection in 2007. Feinga

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as a

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in 2004. In 2005, he played in eight games during the season with one

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. As a sophomore, he played in all 13 games and started at left guard in 10 games. In 2007, he started 12 of 13 games at left guard for the Cougars. He did not allow a single sack all season despite recording more than 70 knock-down blocks. He was named All-Mountain West Conference for his efforts. He was again All-MWC in 2008 as a senior after starting all 13 games in 2008 at left guard.

Professional career

Pre-draft

The 6-4⅛, 337 pound Feinga did 30 reps at 225 pounds at the

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. Feinga did not participate in any of the agility drills at the BYU Pro Day due to a pulled his left

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St. Louis Rams

On April 27, 2009, Feinga was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an

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. He was waived on July 1.

San Diego Chargers

Feinga signed with the

on August 13, 2009 but was cut during final cuts on September 5.

Miami Dolphins

Feinga was signed to the

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of the

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on December 15, 2009. After his contract expired at season's end he was re-signed to a future contract on January 5, 2010. He was waived on September 4, 2010. On September 29, Feinga was added to the active roster, he was waived on October 4. He was suspended for four games the following day. Feinga returned to the

following the suspension and on December 8, 2010 was signed to the Dolphins 53 man active roster after Al Harris was put on season ending IR. On September 8, 2011, he was waived by Miami. Feinga was added to the

on September 20, 2011. Feinga was added back to the active roster on November 30, 2011. On August 31, 2012 Feinga was released by Miami. On September 4, 2012, Feinga was re-signed by Miami after releasing QB David Garrard. On September 25, 2012 Feinga was released by Miami.

San Jose SaberCats

Feinga was assigned to the

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of the

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on December 20, 2013.

References

External links

Miami Dolphins bioBYU Cougars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Feinga, Ray 1986 births Living people American people of Tongan descent People from West Valley City, Utah Sportspeople from Salt Lake County, Utah Players of American football from Utah American football offensive guards BYU Cougars football players St. Louis Rams players San Diego Chargers players San Jose SaberCats players Miami Dolphins players People from San Bruno, California Players of American football from San Mateo County, California