Johan Asiata

Johan Asiata
Free agent
Position: Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1985-12-19) December 19, 1985
Christchurch, New Zealand
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school: Kapolei (HI) Youth Challenge Academy
College: UNLV
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games Played: 2
Games Started: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Johan Asiata (born 19 December 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 University of Nevada at Las Vegas and at Yuba Junior College (2004–05).

College career

During his senior year at UNLV he earned honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference 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.

Arrest

In November 2016, Asiata was working as a guard at the Illinois Youth Center, and was indicted for encouraging juvenile detainees to physically attack one another as a form of discipline.[5] Asiata was charged with five counts of official misconduct, two counts of aggravated battery and one count of unlawful restraint.[5]

Personal

Asiata is a resident of Channahon, Illinois.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "UNLVREBELS.COM Johan Asiata Bio - University of Nevada Las Vegas Official Athletic Site".
  2. ↑ "The Official Website of the Chicago Bears".
  3. ↑ "Left guard Asiata practicing with first team".
  4. ↑ "Riders Add Three Imports". 24 April 2012.
  5. 1 2 3 "Illinois Youth Center-St. Charles guards charged with provoking attacks".
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