Karl Michael Akiu was born on February 12,1962 and is an American former professional football wide receiver who played two seasons with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League.
19 Facts About Mike Akiu
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Mike Akiu was selected by the Oilers in the seventh round of the 1985 NFL draft.
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Mike Akiu first enrolled at Washington State University before transferring to the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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Mike Akiu attended Kalaheo High School in Kailua, Honolulu County, Hawaii.
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Mike Akiu was a member of the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills.
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Mike Akiu played high school football for the Kalaheo High School Mustangs from 1976 to 1979.
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Mike Akiu played defensive back, running back, and wide receiver for the Mustangs while earning all-state honors.
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Mike Akiu was a centerfielder on the baseball team from 1977 to 1980 and a state champion in track and field.
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Mike Akiu attended Washington State University on a track scholarship from 1980 to 1982.
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Mike Akiu transferred to play college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors of the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 1982 to 1984.
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Mike Akiu was selected by the Houston Oilers with the 170th pick in the 1985 NFL draft.
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Mike Akiu played in twenty games, starting one, for the Oilers from 1985 to 1986.
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Mike Akiu was released by the Oilers on September 7,1987.
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Mike Akiu signed with the San Francisco 49ers on February 9,1988.
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Mike Akiu was released by the 49ers on May 12,1988.
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Mike Akiu signed with the Buffalo Bills on July 1,1988.
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Mike Akiu was released by the Bills on August 1,1988.
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Mike Akiu was released by the Oilers on September 8,1989.
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Mike Akiu resigned in March 2003 due to time constraints in relation to his job as a stevedore.