Neli A'asa
Neli A'asa | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 16, 1988 Big Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | American football player |
| Years active | 2008–2012 |
| Known for | Collegiate football at University of Utah; professional career with Utah Blaze |
Neli A'asa (born February 16, 1988) is a former American football athlete who played at the collegiate level for the University of Utah.
Early life
During his time at Big Rapids High School in Big Rapids, Michigan, A'asa achieved 67 tackles, eight sacks, three fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles as a junior. Recognized as a three-star recruit, he received scholarship offers from several programs such as Utah, Boise State, BYU, Colorado, Michigan State, UNLV, and USC.
Throughout his tenure at Utah, A'asa earned varsity letters each year while demonstrating versatility by playing various positions: he lined up as a tight end in 2008, shifted to the offensive line in 2009, and transitioned to defensive tackle in 2010.
Professional career
Aasa began his professional journey in 2011 by signing with the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League, where he served as a flexible contributor on both offense and defense until the conclusion of the 2012 season.