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LINEBACKERS

COACH POPPINGA

COACH POPPINGA

  • BYU Defensive Coordinator + Inside Linebackers Coach
  • Returned to BYU to be on Kalani Sitake’s staff in December of 2022 after serving as the co-special teams coordinator and edge position coach at Boise State for the 2022 season.
  • Prior to his year with the Broncos, Poppinga served as the co-defensive coordinator or special teams coordinator at the University of Virginia for six seasons after his first seven-year stint on the BYU staff.
  • 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.
  • Since returning to Provo, Poppinga has contributed to BYU producing one of the nation’s top overall defenses, consistently ranking in the top 20 in many different statistical categories.
COACH KAUHA'AHA'A

COACH KAUHA'AHA'A

  • BYU Outside Linebackers Coach
  • Played defensive line and linebacker at Utah (93-96)
  • 2022, UCLA defensive line coach
  • University of Utah, Bachelor's in sociology (1997)

BYU LB's IN THE NFL

Fred Warner
Fred Warner

San Francisco 49ers

Kyle Van Noy
Kyle Van Noy

Baltimore Ravens

Tyler Batty
Tyler Batty

Minnesota Vikings

BYU LB's: NFL ALUMNI

NameTeam/Years
Lou AndrusDenver Broncos (1967)
David AupiuLos Angeles Rams (1987)
Colby BockwoldtNew Orleans Saints (2004-2005), Tennessee Titans (2006), Cleveland Browns (2007)
Justin EnaPhiladelphia Eagles (2002-2003), Tennessee Titans (2004), Philadelphia Eagles (2005)
Alani FuaArizona Cardinals (2015-2017)
Kurt GouveiaWashington Redskins (1986-1994, 1999), Philadelphia Eagles (1995), San Diego Chargers (1996-1998)
Spencer HadleyOakland Raiders (2014)
Bryan KehlNew York Giants (2008-2010), St. Louis Rams (2010-2011), Kansas City Chiefs (2012), Washington Redskins (2012-2013)
Harvey LangiNew England Patriots (2017, 2021-2022), New York Jets (2018-2020), Denver Broncos (2022), Las Vegas Raiders (2022)
Jeff LymanSt. Louis Cardinals (1972), Buffalo Bills (1972)
Rob MorrisIndianapolis Colts (2000-2007)
David NixonOakland Raiders (2009), Houston Texans (2010), St. Louis Rams (2010-2011)
Brady PoppingaGreen Bay Packers (2005-2010), St. Louis Rams (2011), Dallas Cowboys (2012)
Glen ReddNew Orleans Saints (1981-1986), Indianapolis Colts (1986)
Todd ShellSan Francisco 49ers (1984-1988)
Vic So'otoGreen Bay Packers (2011-2012), Oakland Raiders (2012), Washington Redskins (2012), Arizona Cardinals (2013),
Jeff StaggsSan Diego Chargers (1967-1972, 1974), St. Louis Cardinals (1973)
Uani UngaNew York Giants (2014-2016)
Leon WhiteCincinnati Bengals (1986-1991), Los Angeles Rams (1992-1993)
Cary WhittinghamLos Angeles Rams (1987)
Kyle WhittinghamDenver Broncos (1982), Los Angeles Rams (1987)
Sione TakitakiCleveland Browns (2019-2023), New England Patriots (2024)