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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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Ziggy Ansah

Every BYU football fan remembers the stories about Ziggy. A kid from Ghana, Ziggy didn’t even know how to put on pads. But, that never stopped him and he turned himself into a top-five pick in the NFL draft.

The No. 5 pick of the 2013 draft, Ziggy went to the Detroit Lions and made an immediate impact. He’s an animal when it comes to pass rushing, but some lower extremity and shoulder injuries held him in check this year.

Still, Ziggy has 32 sacks and nine forced fumbles in his career, including 14.5 sacks last season. When he gets healthy, there’s nothing that can stop him. The Lions are the NFC’s second Wild Card team, so Ziggy still has a chance to make an impact this year.

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