Date of birth: | September 16, 1965 |
Place of birth: | Fagasa, American Samoa |
Career information | |
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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]