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BYU football: Cougars in the NFL end of season roundup

By Nathan Cunningham

Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates after making a tackle during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates after making a tackle during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Practice Squad, IR and Special Teamers

De’Ondre Wesley: Wesley played for BYU from 2013-14 after transferring from Diablo Valley College. He played in 25 games, starting in 22 of them for BYU football and signed a free agent deal with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He was placed on injured reserve in September 2016.

Paul Lasike: Lasike played in Provo from 2012-14. He played rugby before switching to football and ran for 843 yards in his career. He’s bounced around from the Chicago Bears practice squad to the team’s active roster, but never with a prolonged stay. This season he he took three carries for eight yards.

John Denney: Denney was a defensive lineman for BYU football from 2001-04 and amassed five sacks in his college career. He settled in as a long snapper in the NFL and has spent each of his 12 pro seasons with the Miami Dolphins. This season he played in all 16 games.

Alani Fua: Fua played in Provo from 2010-14. The linebacker collected 71 tackles, nine sacks and seven interceptions during his BYU football career. He signed a deal with the Arizona Cardinals and made the 53-man roster last season, but was placed on IR in late September. Fua has played in three games this season and has one tackle.

Uani Unga: Unga was a Cougar from 2011-13. He was projected to be a mid to late round NFL draft selection, but injured his knee. Unga posted 143 total tackles as a senior for BYU and signed a free agent deal with the New York Giants in 2014. Last season he had 59 tackles, but was placed on IR this season.

Bronson Kaufusi: Kaufusi suited up for BYU football from 2012-15. He wrecked havoc as a defensive end, posting 26.5 sacks in his career. His skill set impressed the Baltimore Ravens, who used their third round pick on him. Unfortunately, he broke his ankle in August and never played.

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