| J.J. Unga | |
| Number: | 63, 64, 65 |
| Position: | Offensive guard |
| Birth Date: | 5 January 1987 |
| Birth Place: | Rochester, California, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 6 |
| Weight Lbs: | 320 |
| High School: | Rancho Cucamonga (CA) Etiwanda |
| College: | Midwestern State |
| Undraftedyear: | 2013 |
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| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statvalue1: | 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.
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.
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.
On April 27, 2013, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.[3]
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]
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.
In December 2014, Unga re-signed with the Ravens to their practice squad.
On November 20, 2015, Unga was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS.
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]
His older brother Paul Unga was the defensive end at Arizona State in 2008-09. 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. His other cousin is Naufahu Tahi, who also played in the National Football League where he was a fullback. He played only for the Minnesota Vikings from 2006-2010.