Isaac Andrew Asiata (born December 29, 1992) is a former

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. He played college football at

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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

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, given to the best lineman in the Pac-12 in 2016. After the end of his collegiate career, he played in the

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Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Asiata was drafted by the

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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

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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

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External links

Utah Utes bioMiami Dolphins bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Asiata, Isaac 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