# Ray Feinga
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{{Short description|American football player (born 1986)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Ray Feinga
| image = Ray Feinga in 2012.jpg
| caption = Feinga with the [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins) in 2012
| current_team =
| number = 69, 76
| position = [Guard](/source/Guard_(American_football))
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|5|8|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [San Bruno, California](/source/San_Bruno%2C_California), U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 320
| high_school = [Hunter](/source/Hunter_High_School) ([West Valley City, Utah](/source/West_Valley_City%2C_Utah))
| college = [BYU](/source/BYU_Cougars_football)
| undraftedyear = 2009
| pastteams =
* [St. Louis Rams](/source/St._Louis_Rams) ({{NFL Year|2009}})*
* [San Diego Chargers](/source/San_Diego_Chargers) ({{NFL Year|2009}})*
* [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins) ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [San Jose SaberCats](/source/San_Jose_SaberCats) ({{AFL Year|2014}}–{{AFL Year|2015}})
| status =
| highlights =
* 2× First-team All-[MW](/source/Mountain_West_Conference) ([2007](/source/2007_Mountain_West_Conference_football_season), [2008](/source/2008_Mountain_West_Conference_football_season))
| statlabel1 = [Games played](/source/Games_played)
| statvalue1 = 3
}}
'''Ray Feinga''' (born May 8, 1986) is an American former professional [football](/source/American_football) player who was a [guard](/source/Guard_(American_football)) in the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL). He was signed by the [St. Louis Rams](/source/St._Louis_Rams) as an [undrafted free agent](/source/undrafted_free_agent) in 2009. He played [college football](/source/college_football) for the [BYU Cougars](/source/BYU_Cougars_football).
Feinga was also a member of the [San Diego Chargers](/source/San_Diego_Chargers), [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins), and [San Jose SaberCats](/source/San_Jose_SaberCats).
==Early life==
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Feinga was an All-State selection as a senior and led [Hunter High School](/source/Hunter_High_School), [West Valley City, Utah](/source/West_Valley_City%2C_Utah) to the State Championship. He was named 2003 Mr. Football in the state of Utah as a senior and Gatorade player of the year. He was selected to the U.S Army All-American Bowl. Additionally, he was named Hunter's Most Valuable Player and earned region defensive player of the year and MVP. He was an All-State and All-Region selection as a junior as well after recording more than 70 [tackles](/source/Tackle_(football_move)) and nine [sacks](/source/Quarterback_sack) on defense.
==College career==
Feinga was a two-time First-team All-[Mountain West Conference](/source/Mountain_West_Conference) pick at left guard while at BYU. He was also a Second-team [All-America](/source/All-America) selection in 2007. Feinga [redshirted](/source/Redshirt_(college_sports)) as a [true freshman](/source/true_freshman) in 2004. In 2005, he played in eight games during the season with one [start](/source/Starting_lineup). As a sophomore, he played in all 13 games and started at left guard in 10 games. In 2007, he started 12 of 13 games at left guard for the Cougars. He did not allow a single sack all season despite recording more than 70 knock-down [blocks](/source/Blocking_(American_football)). He was named All-Mountain West Conference for his efforts. He was again All-MWC in 2008 as a senior after starting all 13 games in 2008 at left guard.
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
The {{convert|6|ft|4+1/8|in|adj=on}}, {{convert|337|lb|adj=on}} Feinga did 30 reps at {{convert|225|lb}} at the [NFL Combine](/source/NFL_Scouting_Combine). Feinga did not participate in any of the agility drills at the BYU Pro Day due to a pulled his left [hamstring](/source/hamstring) and only lifted.[[http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/11/wr-collie-flashes-skills-at-byu-pro-day/ NFL.com]]
===St. Louis Rams===
On April 27, 2009, Feinga was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an [undrafted](/source/Undrafted_sportsperson) [free agent](/source/free_agent).[{{cite web | last=Sando | first=Mike | title=Five OL among Rams' undrafted signings | website=ESPN.com | date=2009-04-27 | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/2911/five-ol-among-rams-undrafted-signings | access-date=2025-08-20}}] He was waived on July 1.
===San Diego Chargers===
Feinga signed with the [San Diego Chargers](/source/San_Diego_Chargers) on August 13, 2009 but was cut during final cuts on September 5.
===Miami Dolphins===
Feinga was signed to the [practice squad](/source/practice_squad) of the [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins) on December 15, 2009. After his contract expired at season's end he was re-signed to a future contract on January 5, 2010. He was waived on September 4, 2010. On September 29, Feinga was added to the active roster, he was waived on October 4. He was suspended for four games the following day. Feinga returned to the [practice squad](/source/practice_squad) following the suspension and on December 8, 2010 was signed to the Dolphins 53 man active roster after [Al Harris](/source/Al_Harris_(cornerback)) was put on season ending IR. On September 8, 2011, he was waived by Miami. Feinga was added to the [practice squad](/source/practice_squad) on September 20, 2011. Feinga was added back to the active roster on November 30, 2011. On August 31, 2012 Feinga was released by Miami. On September 4, 2012, Feinga was re-signed by Miami after releasing QB David Garrard. On September 25, 2012 Feinga was released by Miami.
===San Jose SaberCats===
Feinga was assigned to the [San Jose SaberCats](/source/San_Jose_SaberCats) of the [Arena Football League](/source/Arena_Football_League) on December 20, 2013.
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
==External links==
{{Commons category|Ray Feinga}}
*[https://archive.today/20100201014217/http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/ray-feinga Miami Dolphins bio]
*[http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-football/ray-feinga BYU Cougars bio]
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Category:1986 births
Category:Living people
Category:American people of Tongan descent
Category:People from West Valley City, Utah
Category:Players of American football from Salt Lake County, Utah
Category:American football offensive guards
Category:BYU Cougars football players
Category:St. Louis Rams players
Category:San Diego Chargers players
Category:San Jose SaberCats players
Category:Miami Dolphins players
Category:People from San Bruno, California
Category:Players of American football from San Mateo County, California
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