Niko Noga (1979)

Former NFL player

What is Niko Noga (1979) known for?

Born on March 1, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Falaniko "Niko" Noga is a notable alumnus of Farrington High School in Honolulu. Noga carved out a successful career in the National Football League (NFL) as a respected linebacker. Throughout his professional football career which spanned eight seasons, he played for the St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals from 1984 to 1988 and the Detroit Lions from 1989 to 1991.

As a testament to his skill and determination, Noga was picked 201 in the 8th round of the 1984 NFL Draft following his schooling at the University of Hawaii. Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing in at 230 lbs, he was a formidable force on the field.

Apart from his impressive career statistics, which can be found on the Pro Football Reference and NFL's official website, Noga also made a mark along with his brothers, Pete and Al, both of whom played at the University of Hawai'i and followed in Niko's footsteps into the NFL. Their combined prowess was so notable that the Noga brothers were mentioned in an episode of Jon Bois' YouTube series, "Pretty Good".

While Noga has long since retired from professional football, his legacy lives on, inspiring many young athletes both in his home state of Hawaii and beyond. Truly, Niko Noga is a shining example of what Farrington High School alumni can achieve.