J. J. Unga
 Unga at Ravens M&T Bank Stadium practice in August 2013. | |||||||
| No. 65 Tampa Bay Storm | |||||||
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| Position: | Offensive guard | ||||||
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| Date of birth: | January 5, 1987 | ||||||
| Place of birth: | Rochester, California | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Rancho Cucamonga (CA) Etiwanda | ||||||
| College: | Midwestern State | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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Joseph J. Unga (born January 5, 1987)[1] is an American football offensive guard for the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Midwestern State. He is the brother of current New York Giants linebacker Uani 'Unga and cousin of free agent running back Harvey Unga.[2]
College career
Mt. San Antonio College
He was selected to the California Community College Football Coaches' Association All-Region III first-team in his Sophomore season while playing for the Mt. SAC Mounties (Walnut, CA).[2] He was selected to the JCFootball.com SoCal all-combine team also in his Sophomore season.[2]
Midwestern State
He was selected to the third-team Beyond Sports Network All-America team after gaining first-team All-Lone Star Conference accolades in his senior season.[2]
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
On April 27, 2013, He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.[3]
Buffalo Bills
November 20, 2013, Unga was signed off of the Ravens practice squad after the Buffalo Bills released CB Justin Rogers. The Bills released Unga on August 25, 2014.[4]
Arizona Rattlers
In November 2014, Unga was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League (AFL). On December 23, 2014, Unga was placed on the other league exempt list. On November 11, 2015, the Rattlers placed Unga on recallable reassignment.
Return to Baltimore
In December 2014, Unga re-signed with the Ravens to their practice squad.
Los Angeles KISS
On November 20, 2015, Unga was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS.
Tampa Bay Storm
On October 14, 2016, Unga was selected by the Tampa Bay Storm during the dispersal draft.[5]
Personal life
His older brother Paul Unga was the defensive end at Arizona State in 2008-09.[2] He also has twin brothers named Feti and Uani Unga. He is the cousin of former Philadelphia Eagles running back and return specialist Reno Mahe, who was named to the 2005 All-Pro team.[2] His other cousin is Naufahu Tahi, who also played in the National Football League where he was a fullback.[2] He played only for the Minnesota Vikings from 2006-2010.
References
- ↑ "Joe Unga Rotoworld Profile". rotoworld.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Midwestern State Mustangs Profile". msumustangs.com.
- ↑ "Ravens Sign 14 Undrafted Free Agents". baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ↑ Bills reduce roster to required 75
- ↑ "AFL Holds Dispersal Draft". arenafootball.com. October 14, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
External links
- Midwestern State Mustangs bio at the Wayback Machine (archive index)