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DEFENSIVE LINE

COACH PO'UHA

COACH PO'UHA

  • BYU Associate Head Coach and Defensive Tackles Coach
  • Came to BYU to be on Kalani Sitake’s staff in December of 2022 as BYU prepared to enter the Big 12 Conference in 2023.  A great technician and teacher, heis a natural leader on and off the field who has a great understanding of the game up front as a longtime NFL defensive tackle and a defensive line coach at Navy, Utah and BYU.
  • Has helped BYU in its first three years in the Big 12 Conference achieved a 28-11 (.718) record under Kalani Sitake, including a 23-4 (.852) resume the past two seasons while finishing tied atop the conference standings and earning bowl victories in back-to-back years.
  • Contributed to BYU producing one of the nation’s top overall defenses, consistently ranking in the top 20 in many different statistical categories.
  • BYU's defense produced eight top-25 defensive outcomes in 2025, including No. 6 in red zone defense (70.4%) and red zone TD defense (40.7%), No. 7 in interceptions (17), No. 10 in defensive TDs (3), No. 14 in turnovers gained (24), No. 19 in scoring defense (19.1 ppg), No. 19 in third down defense (33%), and No. 25 in pass efficiency defense (116.97 rating).

BYU DL's IN THE NFL

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Khyiris Tonga

Arizona Cardinals

BYU DL's: NFL ALUMNI

NameTeam/Years
Ezekial AnsahDetroit Lions (2013-2018), Seattle Seahawks (2019), San Francisco 49ers (2020)
Wayne BakerSan Francisco 49ers (1975)
Eric BergesonAtlanta Falcons (1990)
Rex BerrySan Francisco 49ers (1951-1956)
Phil BradyDenver Broncos (1969)
Dewey BrundagePittsburgh Steelers (1954)
Jason BuckCincinnati Bengals (1987-1990), Washington Redskins (1991-1993)
Robertson DanielGreen Bay Packers (2015-2016), Baltimore Ravens (2016-2018)
Ryan DenneyBuffalo Bills (2002-2009), Houston Texans (2010)
Chuck EhinSan Diego Chargers (1983-1987)
Hebron FangupoSeattle Seahawks (2012), Pittsburgh Steelers (2012-2013)
Byron FrischTennessee Titans (2000), Dallas Cowboys (2001), New York Giants (2002)
Travis HallAtlanta Falcons (1995-2004), San Francisco 49ers (2005)
Chris HokePittsburgh Steelers (2001-2011)
Mekeli IeremiaBuffalo Bills (1978-1980)
John KapelePittsburgh Steelers (1960-1962), Philadelphia Eagles (1962)
Bronson KaufusiBaltimore Ravens (2016-2017), New York Jets (2018-2020)
Steve KaufusiPhiladelphia Eagles (1988-1990)
Brett KeiselPittsburgh Steelers (2002-2014)
Shawn KnightNew Orleans Saints (1987), Denver Broncos (1988), Phoenix Cardinals (1989)
Mat MendenhallWashington Redskins (1981-1982)
Craig PattersonPhoenix Cardinals (1990-1991)
Mike UlufaleDallas Cowboys (1996)