Uani 'Unga

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Uani 'Unga
No. 47 New York Giants
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-12-28) December 28, 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth: Pomona, California
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Career information
High school: Kahuku (HI)
College: Brigham Young
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
Roster status: Injured Reserve
Career NFL statistics as of 2015
Total tackles: 59
Sacks: 0.0
Forced fumbles: 2
Interceptions: 2
Player stats at NFL.com

Uani "Devin" 'Unga (born December 27, 1987) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. Unga was not drafted in the 2014 NFL Draft after he suffered a knee injury on the last play in his college career. He played college football at Brigham Young from 2012 to 2013 and led the nation in tackles his final season. He served a two-year Mormon mission to Guatemala City Central after high school. Unga also played college football at Oregon State in 2009 and 2010.

Professional career

New York Giants

'Unga was signed by the New York Giants on December 23, 2014 as a member of the practice squad, up until that point he spent the season rehabbing a knee injury. On September 5, 2015 Unga made the final 53-man roster for the New York Giants[1] On September 13, 2015, 'Unga would get his first career start against the Dallas Cowboys where he recorded his first career interception against Tony Romo in a 27-26 loss.[2] Unga recorded his second interception in a September 24, 2015 game against the Redskins. He was waived by the Giants on May 11, 2016, shortly after being put on the injured reserve list.

Personal life

His older brothers Paul & J.J. Unga were also football players. Paul, a defensive end at Arizona State and J.J. an offensive guard at Midwestern State. He also has a twin brother Feti who played linebacker at Oregon State. His younger brother Metuisela plays tight end for the University of Hawaii and his other younger brother Chris plays defensive tackle for Utah State. He is the cousin of former NFL running backs Harvey Unga, Reno Mahe, and Naufahu Tahi.

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