Johan Asiata

Last updated

Johan Asiata
No. 57
Position: Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1985-12-19) December 19, 1985 (age 38)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:National Guard Youth Challenge Academy (Kapolei, Hawaii)
College: UNLV
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games Played:2
Games Started:0
Player stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Johan Asiata (born December 19, 1985) is a gridiron football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears in 2009. He played college football at UNLV.

Contents

Early years and college career

Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Asiata later lived in Kalihi, Hawaii and attended the National Guard Youth Challenge Academy, a military school in Kapolei. Asiata then moved to California to attend Yuba College. After playing junior college football at Yuba in 2004 and 2005, Asiata transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he played at offensive line for UNLV Rebels football from 2007 to 2008. During his senior year at UNLV, he earned honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference honors and started all 12 games for UNLV and did not allow a sack. [1]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Asiata signed with the Chicago Bears on April 27, 2009. [2] and spent most of 2009 on the practice squad but was in consideration to start at left guard in 2010. [3]

On September 2, 2011, he was waived by Chicago.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On April 24, 2012, Asiata was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. [4]

BC Lions

Along with Levi Horn and Andre Ramsey, Asiata was signed by the BC Lions on March 26, 2013.

Los Angeles Kiss

On October 4, 2013, Asiata was assigned to the Los Angeles Kiss of the Arena Football League.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Peters</span> American football player (born 1982)

Jason Raynard Peters is an American professional football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was signed as a tight end by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent after the 2004 NFL draft. He was later traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009 and spent the next twelve seasons playing for them, before joining the Chicago Bears in 2021, the Dallas Cowboys in 2022, and the Seattle Seahawks in 2023. He is currently the oldest active NFL player.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cory Procter</span> American football player (born 1982)

Cory Procter is an American former professional football guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, and Miami Dolphins. He played college football at the University of Montana.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jermon Bushrod</span> American football player (born 1984)

Jermon Terrell Bushrod is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Towson Tigers and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft. Bushrod played 12 seasons in the NFL, including seven for the Saints, and was their starting left tackle in their Super Bowl XLIV championship. He also played for the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins.

Ryan Gibbons is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Northeastern.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Williams (offensive lineman)</span> American football player (born 1985)

Christopher Joseph Williams is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores and was selected by the Chicago Bears 14th overall in the 2008 NFL draft. Williams also played for the St. Louis Rams and the Buffalo Bills.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Sitton</span> American football player (born 1986)

Josh James Sitton is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He made four Pro Bowls and won Super Bowl XLV with the Packers, and also played two seasons with the Chicago Bears and one season with the Miami Dolphins. After 11 seasons in the NFL, Sitton announced his retirement on April 4, 2019. He officially retired with the Packers on December 4, 2019. He was inducted to the Packers Hall of Fame in 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brian de la Puente</span> American football player (born 1985)

Brian Loomis de la Puente is a former American football center. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matt Slauson</span> American football player (born 1986)

Matthew Benjamin Slauson is a former American football guard. He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft. He also played for the Chicago Bears, San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, and Indianapolis Colts before retiring after the 2018 season. He played college football at Nebraska.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vladimir Ducasse</span> Haitian-born American football player (born 1987)

Vladimir Ducasse is a Haitian-born former American football offensive guard. He was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Massachusetts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">J'Marcus Webb</span> American football player (born 1988)

J'Marcus Webb is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at West Texas A&M.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matt Asiata</span> American football player (born 1987)

Matthew Retinai Asiata is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) and Alliance of American Football (AAF). He attended Hunter High School and played college football at Utah. Asiata was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent. Asiata is tied with a number of other Vikings players for the franchise record of most rushing touchdowns in a single game at three. He achieved this feat three times; once in 2013 and twice during the 2014 season when he started nine games after Adrian Peterson was suspended.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Sullivan (offensive lineman)</span> American football player and coach (born 1967)

Michael Gerard Sullivan is a former American football offensive lineman and current assistant offensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football at the University of Miami.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Patrick Omameh</span> American football player (born 1989)

Patrick Chuba Omameh Jr. is a former American football offensive guard. The son of Nigerian immigrants to the United States, he played college football for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 2009 to 2012. He progressed from being the program's lowest-ranked prospect to starting 41 consecutive games for the team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Long</span> American football player (born 1988)

Kyle Howard Long is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). The son of Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long and the younger brother of former defensive end Chris Long, he played college football at the University of Oregon following stints with Florida State University and Saddleback College. He was selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, where he played his first seven seasons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brian Schwenke</span> American football player (born 1991)

Brian Max Schwenke Jr. is a former American football player who played as a center. He played college football at California and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Earl Watford</span> American football player (born 1990)

Earl Watford is a former American football guard. He played college football at James Madison, and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Seymour</span> American football player (born 1990)

Ryan R. Seymour is a former American football offensive guard who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL draft. He was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for Vanderbilt.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Derek Dennis</span> American gridiron football player (born 1988)

Derek Dennis is an American professional gridiron football offensive lineman who is a free agent. He most recently played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Temple. He has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Arizona Rattlers, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, Saskatchewan Roughriders, New York Guardians, and Edmonton Elks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Bates</span> American football player (born 1997)

Ryan William Bates is an American professional football guard for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State.

Alex Bars is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Notre Dame and was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears following the 2019 NFL draft.

References

  1. "Johan Asiata". UNLV. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  2. "The Official Website of the Chicago Bears". Archived from the original on April 30, 2009. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
  3. "Left guard Asiata practicing with first-team". June 16, 2010.
  4. "Riders Add Three Imports". April 24, 2012.