Al Noga

Al Noga
Date of birth: September 16, 1965 (1965-09-16) (age 46)
Place of birth: Fagasa, American Samoa
Career information
Position(s): Defensive lineman
College: Hawaii
NFL Draft: 1988 / Round: 3 / Pick: 71
Organizations
 As player:
1988-1992
1993
1994
1996-1997
1999
Minnesota Vikings
Washington Redskins
Indianapolis Colts
San Jose SaberCats (AFL)[1]
Portland Forest Dragons (AFL)[1]
Playing stats at NFL.com

Alapati Noga (born September 16, 1965) is a former American football defensive lineman who played seven seasons in the National Football League.[2]

Noga was an Outland Trophy finalist, and an AP first team All-American at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the 71st pick in the third round in the 1988 NFL Draft.[3] In the December 27, 1999 issue of Sports Illustrated he was listed as number 46 on their "50 Greatest Hawaii Sports Figures" list.[4]

Noga is married to Kathi Wolfgramm, who was part of the singing group, The Jets.[5] Noga's brothers, Pete and Niko, both played at the University of Hawai'i and Niko played later in the NFL.[6]

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