Ephraim Asiata

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

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