Isaac Asiata

Isaac Andrew Asiata (born December 29, 1992) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Utah.

Isaac Asiata
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Asiata with Utah in 2015
No. 68, 72
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1992-12-29) December 29, 1992
Spanish Fork, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:303 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school:Spanish Fork (UT)
College:Utah
NFL Draft:2017 / Round: 5 / Pick: 164
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:2
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com

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

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		 323 lb
(147 kg)		 33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m)		 10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		5.34 s4.93 s7.83 s25+1⁄2 in
(0.65 m)		8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)		35 reps
All values from 2017 NFL Combine.[1]

Miami Dolphins

Asiata was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round, 164th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft.[2]

On September 1, 2018, Asiata was waived by the Dolphins and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3][4] He was promoted to the active roster on November 9, 2018.[5]

On May 16, 2019, Asiata was waived/injured by the Dolphins and placed on injured reserve.[6] He was released on June 6, 2019.

Buffalo Bills

On July 22, 2019, Asiata was signed by the Buffalo Bills.[7]

On July 30, 2019, Asiata retired from the NFL.[8]

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[9]

References
  1. "Isaac Asiata Stats, News and Video - OG". NFL.com.
  2. Poupart, Alain (April 29, 2017). "Dolphins Trade Up To Select Isaac Asiata In Fifth Round". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  3. "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 1, 2018.
  4. "Miami Dolphins Sign 10 To Practice Squad". MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2018.
  5. "Dolphins Promote Isaac Asiata To Active Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. November 9, 2018.
  6. "Dolphins Sign Tony Adams, Kyle Fuller and Nate Orchard". MiamiDolphins.com. May 16, 2019.
  7. "Buffalo Bills reportedly sign G Isaac Asiata". New York Upstate. July 22, 2019.
  8. "Bills Guard Isaac Asiata Announces Retirement From NFL". Sports Illustrated. July 30, 2019.
  9. Herald, Ryann Richardson Daily. "NFL retiree, former University of Utah athlete joins Provo City Police Department". Daily Herald. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
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