16 Facts About Shaun Nua

Shaun C Nua was born on May 22,1981 and is an American Samoan former professional football defensive end and current football coach.

Shaun Nua played college football at Brigham Young University and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft.

Shaun Nua was the second oldest of six children born to Sao and Usu Nua, a farmer and nurse, respectively.

Shaun Nua moved to the Hawaiian island of Oahu to live with an aunt for six months while recovering from his knee injury.

Shaun Nua first attended Eastern Arizona College, a junior college in Graham County, Arizona.

Shaun Nua redshirted in 2003 before returning in the 2004 season and earning second-team All-Mountain West Conference honors as a senior.

Shaun Nua ultimately appeared in 22 games, posting 54 tackles and 10 sacks in his career at BYU.

Shaun Nua graduated from BYU in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in youth and family recreation, and later earned his master's degree from BYU in recreation management in 2013.

Shaun Nua was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft.

Shaun Nua would spend the next three seasons on the Steelers offseason roster and practice squad, earning a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers championship in 2006.

Shaun Nua helped the Cougars achieve the nation's 24th-best total defense in 2010 and the 13th-ranked defense in 2011.

On January 26,2012, Shaun Nua joined the coaching staff of Ken Niumatalolo at Navy as defensive line coach.

On January 7,2018, Shaun Nua joined the coaching staff of Herm Edwards at Arizona State as defensive line coach.

On January 17,2019, Shaun Nua joined the coaching staff of Jim Harbaugh at Michigan as defensive line coach.

Shaun Nua signed a two-year employment agreement that pays him an annual salary of $400,000.

Shaun Nua is cousin to BYU Softball All-American and Hall of Famer Ianeta Le'i, and BYU Volleyball All-American and National Team member Futi Tavana.