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Ephraim Asiata, LB, Herriman HS (West Herriman, Utah)
The 6-foot-2, 210-pound linebacker committed to the Cougars over offers from USC, Utah, San Diego State and Tennessee, among others.
Rated the No. 7 prospect in Utah by 247Sports, Asiata is the son of former Utah and NFL running back Matt Asiata who totaled 53 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and nine sacks as a senior for the 5-6 Mustangs — just under two years after he was one of three players shot during an incident at Hunter High School, when doctors gave him a 1% chance to live.
- A three-star recruit from 247sports with an 86 composite score
- Posted 53 total tackles, including 21.0 tackles for loss NS 9.0 sacks as a senior at Herriman High School
- Selected as a 2024 Polynesian Bowl All-Star
- Named to a First-team All-Region selection in 2023
- Earned 6A All-State Second Team honors as a senior
- Played freshman and sophomore years at Hunter High School
- Had 77 tackles as a sophomore in 2021 with 77 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 13.0 sacks
- 6A All-State Honorable Mention in 2021
- Had 63 tackles as a freshman with the varsity squad while posting 17.0 tackles for loss and 10.0 sacks
- Parents are Matt and Tangi Asiata
- Father Matt played running back at Utah and in the NFL
- Also recruited by USC, Utah, Tennessee, Wisconsin and San Diego State
To provo we go !💯 #LLNOOKBOYSpic.twitter.com/jBzPeoP08M
— Ephraim Asiata (@AsiataEphraim44) December 20, 2023
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