BYU football: Determining the All-2000s Cougar squad

Defensive Line: Ryan Denney

Years Active: 1997-01

Career Stats: 156 total tackles; 16 sacks; 40 TFL

Denney was a second-round selection of the Buffalo Bills after his senior season. That year, Denney 19 tackles for a loss and seven sacks. He was a  strong defensive end and good pass rusher.

As a senior he was also named to the All-Mountain West First Team and was named a Fourth Team All-American by the Sporting News.

Others considered: Bronson Kaufusi, Setema Gali, Chris Hoke, Brett Keisel