Joe Unga
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Career Summary
Joe Unga, known in the NFL as J.J. Unga, was an offensive lineman from Midwestern State who joined Baltimore and Buffalo in 2013.
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Early Life
Unga was born on January 5, 1987, and is the son of Chris and Ofa Unga.
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High School
Unga was a three-year starting defensive end at Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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College Career
Unga played at Mount San Antonio College, helping the team win the 2009 California community-college championship. He later played tackle at Midwestern State in 2011 and 2012, starting 10 games at right tackle as a senior.
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Path to the NFL
Baltimore signed Unga as an undrafted free agent in May 2013. After final roster cuts, the Ravens retained him on their practice squad.
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NFL Career
Buffalo signed Unga from Baltimore's practice squad in November 2013. He saw his first NFL action against Tampa Bay that December, playing seven offensive snaps and earning praise from head coach Doug Marrone.
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Career Accomplishments
Unga earned first-team All-Lone Star Conference and third-team Beyond Sports Network All-America honors in 2012. He was part of a Midwestern State line that allowed only four sacks in 11 team games.
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Playing Style
Unga's college experience covered both tackle positions. Buffalo used him at right guard, where he said he felt comfortable as he adjusted to NFL play in 2013.
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23964, 00-0030021, 1987-01-05, Joe Unga, Joe, Unga
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