Football
Ephraim Asiata

Ephraim Asiata

Defensive End
6-3, 210
West Valley, UT
Herriman High School

  • 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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“We’re super excited to have Ephraim with us. He’s super physical and a dynamic pass rusher. He’s going to do great things early in his career at BYU.”

Jay HillBYU Associate Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator