BYU players in the NFL: former Cougar defensive lineman finally sees the light

The pipeline from Provo to the pros is strong, with 18 former BYU Cougars currently on NFL rosters. Here's how each of them performed in Week 10.

Tyler Allgeier, RB, Atlanta Falcons

Stats: 11 rushes, 52 yards, 2 TDs; 1 tackle 

Hallelujah! The Falcons finally gave Tyler Allgeier the football! Over Atlanta's previous four games he had just 20 total carries, averaging just five rushes per game. That's an absurdly low total for an established 1,000-yard running back. While the Falcons lost this one, at least Tyler Allgeier was given an opportunity to help the team, which he did to the tune of 52 rushing yards and two touchdowns, giving him six scores on the season.

Zayne Anderson, S, Green Bay Packers

Stats: 1 tackle

The fifth-year pro plays on Monday Night Football this week and is expected to reprise his role as a special teams ace. Through six games this year he has played 93 special teams snaps but has yet to see the field on the defensive side of the ball. He has five special teams tackles this year.

Tyler Batty, DE, Minnesota Vikings

Stats: 1 tackle

The undrafted rookie continues to play a role with the Vikings. After missing the first five games of the season due to injury, Batty has carved out a special teams role and some situational defensive work. He recorded another tackle last week, giving him six on the season.

Chris Brooks, RB, Green Bay Packers

Stats:  1 tackle

The third-year utility man plays on Monday Night Football this week. In his second season with the Packers Brooks has two rushing attempts for two yards this year to go along with seven receptions for 54 yards. He's a trusted blocker in the backfield on passing downs. He's also a special teams stud, playing 107 special teams snaps this year with six tackles.

Michael Davis, CB, New Orleans Saints

Stats: 1 tackle

The ninth-year pro appeared in his fourth game for the Saints and recorded a tackle in New Orleans's win over the Carolina Panthers. It was his first tackle of his 2025 campaign as he joined the Saints midway through the season and has primarily played special teams.

Taysom Hill, TE, New Orleans Saints

Stats: 7 rushes, 20 yards; 0-of-1 passing

The Saints beat the Panthers on the road, and Taysom Hill was a big reason why. While Hill's rushing stats don't jump off the page, his production came in situations where the Saints needed it. On New Orleans's masterful 14-play, 7:35 final drive to salt away the game, Taysom played quarterback. Most plays were read-options between Taysom and running back Alvin Kamara and the Panthers defense couldn't stop them. On that drive Taysom converted on 3rd-and-4 twice to extend the drive and allow the Saints to take victory formation and kneel out a solid win.

Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams

Stats: 5 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD

Puka continues to dominate his opponents on a weekly basis. This week the Rams lit up the 49ers and Nacua was one of the main reasons why. The former BYU superstar showed his ability to make plays with the ball in his hands with a slippery, elusive 23-yard catch-and-run touchdown. He is PFF's No. 1 ranked wide receiver in the NFL, and deservedly so.

Kedon Slovis, QB, Arizona Cardinals

Stats: 0-of-1 passing

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a Kedon Slovis sighting! BYU's 2023 starting quarterback was an undrafted free agent in 2024 and spent the year on the Houston Texans' practice squad without taking the field in his rookie season. This year, he signed with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad and was elevated to the active roster about a month ago. With the Cardinals getting obliterated by the Seattle Seahawks this week, Slovis got his first NFL action and attempted his first professional pass. Way to go, Kedon!

Khyiris Tonga, DT, New England Patriots

Stats: No stats recorded

Don't let the lack of tackles fool you; Khyiris Tonga is a stud. He has been invaluable to the surprising New England Patriots 8-2 record and performed his role of eating blocks in the middle of the line in yet another Pats victory this week. PFF ranks Tonga as the No. 22 of 123 interior defensive linemen in the league. And not only that, but the Patriots used Khyiris as lead blocker on offense to spring New England's running back for the game-winning score. What a week for Tonga!

Kyle Van Noy, OLB, Baltimore Ravens

Stats: 2 tackles, 1 pass defended

The Ravens picked up a big win against the Vikings this week and Kyle Van Noy did his part. The veteran had two tackles and recorded a pass defended in helping Baltimore creep back into the playoff picture at 4-5. Through seven games Van Noy has 11 tackles and one sack.

Did not play

Brady Christensen, OG, Carolina Panthers (injured reserve)

Blake Freeland, OT, Indianapolis Colts (injured reserve)

Jakob Robinson, CB, San Francisco 49ers (injured reserve)

Ryan Rehkow, P, Cincinnati Bengals (bye)

Kingsley Suamataia, OG, Kansas City Chiefs (bye)

Sione Takitaki, LB, Minnesota Vikings (practice squad)

Fred Warner, LB, San Francisco 49ers (injured reserve)

Zach Wilson, QB, Miami Dolphins (DNP)