J. J. Unga

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J.J. Unga
Joe Unga Ravens Stadium Practice 2013.jpg
Unga at Ravens M&T Bank Stadium practice in August 2013
No. 63, 64, 65
Position: Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1987-01-05) January 5, 1987 (age 37)
Rochester, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school: Rancho Cucamonga (CA) Etiwanda
College: Midwestern State
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3

Joseph J. Unga (born January 5, 1987) [1] is a former American football offensive guard. He played college football at Mt. San Antonio College and Midwestern State. He is the brother of former New York Giants linebacker Uani 'Unga and cousin of former running back Harvey Unga. [2]

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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] He was placed on recallable reassignment on March 22, 2017. [6]

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.

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References

  1. ↑ "Joe Unga Rotoworld Profile". rotoworld.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Midwestern State Mustangs Profile". msumustangs.com.
  3. ↑ "Ravens Sign 14 Undrafted Free Agents". baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Bills reduce roster to required 75". Archived from the original on August 30, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  5. ↑ "AFL Holds Dispersal Draft". arenafootball.com. October 14, 2016. Archived from the original on October 15, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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