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DEFENSIVE LINE

COACH PO'UHA

COACH PO'UHA

  • 2022-present, BYU defensive tackles coach
  • Under Po'uha's tutelage, defensive tackle Leki Fotu earned All-America Second Team honors from Walter Camp and FWAA, and third-team accolades from AP, while earning his second-consecutive first-team All-Pac-12 recognition
  • John Penisini also earned second-team All-Pac-12. Fotu was drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by Arizona, and Penisini was selected in the sixth round by Detroit
  • As a player, Po’uha completed his four-year career at Utah as a first-team All-Mountain West defensive lineman for the program’s undefeated Fiesta Bowl champion team in 2004
  • Played eight years in the NFL
COACH POPPINGA

COACH POPPINGA

  • 2022-Present: Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Ends Coach
  • Coached Kyle Van Noy who was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Lions, and has won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
  • Coached Fred Warner who was drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, now widely considered one of the best middle linebackers in the NFL
  • Coached Sione Takitaki (Cleveland Browns), Alani Fua (Arizona Cardinals) and Spencer Hadley (New Orleans Saints/Oakland Raider) who played in the NFL
  • An All-MWC and Academic All-MWC as a linebacker at BYU from 2006-07

BYU DL's IN THE NFL

Khyiris Tonga
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)