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COACH ENA

COACH ENA

  • 2023-present, BYU linebackers coach
  • Part of a defensive staff at SDSU that ranked No. 4 nationally in red zone defense (.690), No. 21 in rushing defense (113.8), No. 21 in tackles for loss (6.8), No. 24 in sacks (2.77) and No. 25 in scoring defense (20.5)
  • Utah’s rushing defense finished among the nation’s top 30 in each of his four years, including a No. 5 ranking in 2018 and a No. 6 standing in 2015.
  • In 2018, Ute linebacker Chase Hansen earned three All-America honors under Ena’s guidance after posting a team-high 114 tackles, including 22.0 for a loss, which led the Pac-12 and ranked fifth nationally.
  • Four-year contributor at linebacker for BYU (1997-01) while receiving All-Mountain West accolades over his final three seasons.

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)