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233 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Rancho Cucamonga,
California
Last School
Oregon State
Roster Years
2011-2013
Career Summary
Uani 'Unga transferred to BYU from Oregon State. He played in all 26 games and started in 12 during his two-year BYU career. He recorded 171 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and four pass breakups while lettering both seasons. Unga led the team in tackles as a senior and took No. 4 on BYU's all-time list for tackles in a single game with 19. His performance as a linebacker was a significant contribution to BYU's No. 3 national ranking in total defense in 2012. He also garnered several all-independent accolades and was named to the Butkus Award watch list. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.
Professional
- Signed free agent deal with the New York Giants in 2014
Personal
- Parents are Christopher and Ofa
- Born in Pomona, California
- Served an LDS mission to Guatemala
- Married to wife Lachelle
- Also goes by Devin
- Twin brother, Feti, played at Oregon State
- Brother, Paul, played football at Arizona State
- Cousin Harvey Unga is BYU's all-time leading rusher and plays for the Chicago Bears
- Uncle Tim Manoa also played in the NFL
- Majoring in communications
- Also recruited by Utah and UNLV
Before BYU
- Prepped at Kahuku High
- Won the state title during senior year
- First team all-state by the Honolulu Advertiser
- Played in the Hawai'i state all-star game following his senior season
- Also a standout in basketball
- Helped Kahuku win the state basketball title in 2005, the first for the school in four decades
- Rated the 13th best basketball prospect in Hawaii
- Named to the state tournament team in basketball
At Oregon State:
- (2010) Played in 12 games, totaling 14 tackles
- (2009) Played in all 13 games, registering 12 tackles
- Played in the Las Vegas Bowl against BYU
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
Sophmore Year
Junior Year
2012
- Earned letterman honors as a junior
- Played in all 13 games
- Recorded 28 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble and a pass breakup on the year
- Returned an interception for 22 yards against Idaho while also forcing a fumble and adding a season-high five tackles
- Solid contributor to the No. 3 total defense
Senior Year
2013
- Named All-America to SI.com Honorable Mention
- Earned FBS All-Independent First Team selection
- Named to the Butkus Award watch list
- Named FBS Independent Defensive Player of the Week (10/28)
- Recorded 17 tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery against Utah State
- Tallied 17 tackles, one tackle for loss, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup in the win over Boise State
- Notched 15 tackles against Wisconsin
- Set a new career-high and set a new career record at BYU with 19 tackles and added one tackle for loss against Notre Dame
- Named to the College Sports Madness All-Independent Second Team
- Phil Steele All-Independent First Team
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
2011
- Redshirted the 2011 season per NCAA transfer rules
- Valuable member of scout team
Medical Redshirt Year
2011
- Redshirted the 2011 season per NCAA transfer rules
- Valuable member of scout team
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Football | Mar, 14
Former Cougars showcase skills at BYU's Pro Day
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ImageFootball | Mar, 14
Former Cougars showcase skills at BYU's Pro Day
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ImageFootball | Feb, 26
Sorensen stands out at NFL Scouting Combine that included five Cougars
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ImageFootball | Feb, 26
Sorensen stands out at NFL Scouting Combine that included five Cougars
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ImageFootball | Feb, 20
Five BYU football players to participate in NFL Scouting Combine
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ImageFootball | Feb, 20
Five BYU football players to participate in NFL Scouting Combine
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ImageFootball | Dec, 18
2013 FBS All-Independent Postseason Awards announced
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ImageFootball | Nov, 30
Cougars use strong second half to beat Nevada
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ImageFootball | Nov, 30
Cougars use strong second half to beat Nevada
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ImageFootball | Nov, 23
Cougars fall to Irish in South Bend
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ImageFootball | Nov, 23
Cougars fall to Irish in South Bend
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ImageFootball | Nov, 20
Uani ' Unga: the product of effort
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ImageFootball | Nov, 20
Uani ' Unga: the product of effort
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ImageFootball | Nov, 09
Hoffman sets records, but Cougars' effort falls short
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ImageFootball | Nov, 09
Hoffman sets records, but Cougars' effort falls short
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ImageFootball | Oct, 28
Hill, 'Unga receive FBS Independent Player of the Week honors
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ImageFootball | Oct, 28
Hill, 'Unga receive FBS Independent Player of the Week honors
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ImageFootball | Oct, 25
Cougars roll past Boise State
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ImageFootball | Oct, 25
Cougars roll past Boise State
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ImageFootball | Oct, 12
Cougars run past Georgia Tech 38-20
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ImageFootball | Oct, 12
Cougars run past Georgia Tech 38-20
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ImageFootball | Oct, 07
Weekly press briefing--Georgia Tech
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ImageFootball | Oct, 07
Weekly press briefing--Georgia Tech
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ImageFootball | Oct, 04
BYU vs Utah State postgame notes
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ImageFootball | Oct, 04
BYU vs Utah State postgame notes
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ImageFootball | Oct, 04
Cougars dominate Utah State
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ImageFootball | Oct, 04
Cougars dominate Utah State
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ImageFootball | Aug, 31
BYU vs. UVa postgame notes & quotes
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ImageFootball | Aug, 31
BYU vs. UVa postgame notes & quotes
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ImageFootball | Aug, 31
BYU falls in hard-fought season opener to Virginia
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ImageFootball | Aug, 31
BYU falls in hard-fought season opener to Virginia
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ImageFootball | Mar, 25
Spring football week four gets rolling
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ImageFootball | Mar, 25
Spring football week four gets rolling
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ImageFootball | Mar, 13
Team improving after fifth spring practice
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ImageFootball | Mar, 24
BYU Showcases Talent at Spring Scrimmage
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ImageFootball | Mar, 20
Defense Dominates Practice Session
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ImageFootball | Mar, 20
Defense Dominates Practice Session
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ImageFootball | Nov, 18
Hebron Fangupo: Huge Reason For Success
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ImageFootball | Oct, 10
BYU vs. Oregon State Game Notes - Game 7
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ImageFootball | Oct, 10
BYU vs. Oregon State Game Notes - Game 7