Paul Lasike
Date of birth | June 18, 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Church College of New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Brigham Young University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 47 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position: | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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College: | Brigham Young | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paul Lasike (born 18 June 1990) is a
Early life
Lasike is one of 10 children in an ethnic Tongan family. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alabama. Lasike is married to Ani, a native of
NFL career
Arizona Cardinals
Lasike was signed as an
Chicago Bears
Lasike was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad on 7 September 2015, but his contract was terminated the next day due to visa problems.[5] On 21 September 2015, Lasike was re-signed to the Bears' practice squad.[6] On 4 January 2016, Lasike signed a futures contract with the Bears.[7] On 20 September 2016, he was released by the Bears.[8] Two days later he was signed to the practice squad.[9] He was elevated to the active roster on 5 October 2016.[10] He was released by the Bears on 20 October 2016, but the Bears then re-signed him to their practice squad the following day.[11][12] He was promoted to the active roster on 12 November 2016.[13] On 11 May 2017, he was waived by the Bears.[14]
Rugby union
Lasike first came to BYU on a scholarship to play
Lasike first started playing for Utah Warriors during the inaugural 2018 Major League Rugby season.[15] On 3 August 2018, Lasike travelled to England to join Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership from the 2018–19 season.[16]
References
- ^ a b Alper, Josh (5 May 2015). "Cardinals sign 14 undrafted free agents". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ New Zealand Herald article on Lasike
- ^ BYU Football Wives club interview with Ani Lasike
- ^ Urban, Darren (5 September 2015). "Cardinals Make Final Roster Cuts". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ^ Dickerson, Jeff (9 September 2015). "Bears release New Zealand-born Paul Lasike because of Visa problems". ESPN.com. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ^ Campbell, Rich (21 September 2015). "John Fox downplays benching of former 1st-round pick Kyle Fuller". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ Shaffrey, Sean (5 January 2016). "Examining the nine players Bears signed futures contracts". USAToday.com. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ "Paul Lasike: Released by Bears". CBSSports.com. 20 September 2016.
- ^ Links, Zach (22 September 2016). "Bears Promote Matt Barkley To Active Roster". Pro Football Rumors.
- ^ Mullin, John (5 October 2016). "Bears lose Kevin White to IR with broken leg". NBC Sports Chicago.
- ^ Biggs, Brad (20 October 2016). "10 thoughts on the Bears' 26–10 loss to the Packers". Chicagotribune.com.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (21 October 2016). "Bears Re-Sign FB Paul Lasike To Practice Squad, Place RB Raheem Mostert On PS Injured List". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (12 November 2016). "Bears Promote FB Paul Lasike To Active Roster". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (11 May 2017). "Bears release Eddie Royal, three others". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2018.
- ^ "Former BYU football player Paul Lasike brings unique experiences together as leader of Utah Warriors, USA Rugby". Deseret.com. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Paul Lasike: Harlequins sign USA international from Utah Warriors". BBC Sport. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
External links
- BYU Cougars Bio
- Arizona Cardinals Bio
- Chicago Bears Bio
- Paul Lasike at ESPN.com (NFL)
- Paul Lasike at Pro-Football-Reference.com
- Paul Lasike at Premiership Rugby
- Paul Lasike at ESPNscrum
- Paul Lasike at ItsRugby.co.uk