Adrian Awasom

Adrian Awasom (born October 25, 1983 in Fort Bend, Texas) is an American football defensive end for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at North Texas.

Early years
Awasom attended Stafford High School where he caught 22 passes for 350 yards at tight end as a senior.

College career
As a junior in 2003, Awasom totaled 44 tackles, including seven tackles for losses and four sacks, in 12 games and recorded a career-best eight sacks as a sophomore in 2002. He finished senior season in 2004 with 52 tackles, including 13 for losses and team-leading six sacks for 23 yards. Awasom finished his career at the University of North Texas with 147 total tackles, including 32 tackles for losses and 22 sacks and was named three time all-Sun Belt Conference honoree, including a 1st-team selection as a junior and senior.

New York Giants
Awasom was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Giants in 2005, playing primarily on the special teams unit. In 2006, he played ten games as a defensive end, and recorded one sack. He was released from the Giants before the 2008 season.

Las Vegas Locomotives
Awasom was drafted by the Las Vegas Locomotives on June 18, 2009.

Minnesota Vikings
After spending two years in the UFL, Awasom was signed by the Minnesota Vikings in January 22, 2011.

Legal troubles
Awasom was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona for DUI, two days before the Giants were to play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. He was not eligible to play in the game, because he was placed on injured reserve, in September 2007. The Giants sent him home, following the incident.