Matt Asiata
Football Player
Samoan-American running back who began his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2011. He was previously an All-Conference player with the University of Utah Utes, who had an undefeated season with him at running back in 2008.
He won state titles in both football and basketball in his freshman year at Hunter High School in West Valley, Utah.
He tied a Vikings record for most touchdowns in a single game with three, a feat he has accomplished multiple times in 2014.
He married Tangi Atiga in 2005.
He has run behind an offensive line anchored by tackle Matt Kalil in Minnesota.