Ever since Kalani Sitake was hired in 2016, he has emphasized the importance of getting his players to the NFL. For the most part, he’s been very successul in that area. 10 BYU players have been drafted in the last four NFL Drafts. As of this writing, there are 22 former BYU football players in the NFL.
Tyler Allgeier RB – Atlanta FalconsZayne Anderson S – Green BayChris Brooks RB – Miami DolphinsBrady Christensen OL – Carolina PanthersMichael Davis CB – Washington CommandersBlake Freeland OL – Indianapolis ColtsJaren Hall QB – Minnesota VikingsKaleb Hayes CB – New York GiantsTaysom Hill QB/TE – New Orleans SaintsDax Milne WR – Washington CommandersPuka Nacua WR – Los Angeles RamsAidan Robbins RB – Cleveland BrownsKedon Slovis QB – Indianapolis ColtsKingsley Suamataia OL – Kansas City ChiefsSione Takitaki LB – New England PatriotsKhyiris Tonga DL – Arizona CardinalsMax Tooley LB – Houston TexansKyle Van Noy LB – Baltimore RavensFred Warner LB – San Francisco 49ersChris Wilcox CB – Los Angeles ChargersJamaal Williams RB – New Orleans SaintsZach Wilson QB – Denver Broncos
BYU has at least one player in the NFL at every position except defensive end. BYU doesn’t have a true tight end in the NFL either, but Taysom Hill is listed as a tight end in his hybrid role. The quality is more impressive than the quantity.
Fred Warner is viewed as the best linebacker in the league. Warner has been the anchor of the San Francisco defense over the last several years. Kyle Van Noy is still making an impact in the league as an edge rusher for the Baltimore Ravens.
Wide receiver Puka Nacua broke the rookie receiving record in his first season with the LA Rams.
Tyler Allgeier and Jamaal Williams ran for 1,000 yards in 2022.
Now that Kedon Slovis is in the NFL, BYU has three former quarterbacks in the league in Zach Wilson, Jaren Hall, and Kedon Slovis.
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Publish date : 2024-06-30 16:22:00
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