The pipeline from Provo to the pros is strong, with 16 former BYU Cougars currently on NFL rosters. Here's how each of them performed in Week 2.
Tyler Allgeier, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Stats: 16 carries, 76 yards, 1 TD; 1 reception, 4 yards
Once again playing Robin to Bijan Robinson's Batman, Tyler Allgeier had a fantastic performance on Sunday Night Football in an easy Falcons win. Allgeier had 16 carries for 76 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry, but what gets lost in those stats are the situations in which he often gets the ball. When Atlanta faces a third-and-2, for example, it's Tyler plowing up the middle against a loaded box for three yards and a first down. His touchdown late in the game sealed the victory for Atlanta.
BYU’s Tyler Allgeier with the late TD to close things out for the Falcons over the Vikings. pic.twitter.com/hCcV1TYPuC
— Diggin’ Brigham (@DigginBrigham) September 15, 2025
Chris Brooks, RB, Green Bay Packers
Stats: 3 receptions, 27 yards
The third year pro got some national exposure on Thursday Night Football. Brooks played 13 offensive snaps and 17 special teams snaps in Green Bay's 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders. He contributed three receptions for 27 yards and provided effective blocking out of the backfield on passing downs.
Brady Christensen, OL, Carolina Panthers
Stats: Appeared in game
Brady Christensen continues to dutifully fulfill his role as a backup offensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers, though it's disappointing to see the one-time starter now playing as a reserve. He entered the game and got some snaps for the Panthers in a loss against the Cardinals in Week 2.
Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams
Stats: 8 receptions, 91 yards; 1 rush, 45 yards, 1 TD
After putting up 10 receptions for 130 receiving yards in Week 1, Puka followed up that outstanding performance with eight more catches and 91 yards in Week 2. But his most impressive play wasn't a reception. In the first quarter and with the Rams facing 4th-and-1, Nacua took a handoff and rumbled 45 yards down the sideline for a monster touchdown.
Puka Nacua is ridiculous pic.twitter.com/EpKevtK8Lg
— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) September 14, 2025
Ryan Rehkow, P, Cincinnati Benglas
Stats: 3 punts, 55.3 yard average, 2 inside the 20, 63-yard long
The second-year pro is killing it once again. For the second straight game to start the year, Rehkow's punting average exceeded 50 yards and his long was over 60. He's going to be in the NFL for a long, long time and it won't be surprising if he makes Pro Bowls.
Kingsley Suamataia, OG, Kansas City Chiefs
Stats: Started at left guard
The second-year offensive lineman continues to start at left guard for the Chiefs after switching positions from left tackle a season ago. While the Chiefs fell to the Eagles in this one, it looks like Kingsley may have found his home in Kansas City's starting rotation.
Khyiris Tonga, DT, New England Patriots
Stats: Entered game, no stats
After recording three tackles last week in his debut for the Patriots, Khyiris Tonga had a quieter Week 2. While he entered the game, he didn't record any stats this week.
Kyle Van Noy, OLB, Baltimore Ravens
Stats: 1 tackle, 1 QB hit; Injured in second quarter
Ugh. The inordinate amount of injuries to former BYU players continues with Kyle Van Noy now going down. According to the Ravens website, Van Noy suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter. Head coach John Harbaugh said it should not be a season-ending injury.
Fred Warner, LB, San Francisco 49ers
Stats: 11 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defended, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Just give Fred Warner another All-Pro selection already. The former BYU legend led the 49ers with 11 tackles in a 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints. He also had another signature highlight by stripping the ball from Alvin Kamara and recovering it all in one fluid motion. It happened so quickly that it's hard to tell what happened unless you watch the highlight twice:
Fred Warner against the Saints:
— Ensign Gridiron (@EnsignGridiron) September 14, 2025
• 11 total tackles (7 solo)
• 1 tackle for loss
• 1 pass defended
• 1 forced fumble
• 1 fumble recovery
Made his presence known 😤
pic.twitter.com/Js5QwgPVwf
Did not play
Zayne Anderson, S, Green Bay Packers (injured)
Tyler Batty, DE, Minnesota Vikings (injured reserve)
Blake Freeland, OT, Indianapolis Colts (injured reserve)
Taysom Hill, TE, New Orleans Saints (PUP list)
Jakob Robinson, CB, San Francisco 49ers (injured reserve)
Kedon Slovis, QB, Arizona Cardinals (practice squad)
Zach Wilson, QB, Miami Dolphins (DNP)