Cougars in the Pros

Jul 29, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson (0) throws the football during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The final week of the NFL preseason kicked off on Thursday with two games. The Steelers outlasted the Panthers in a low-scoring game and the Giants dominated th

Cougars in the Pros

The final week of the NFL preseason kicked off on Thursday with two games. The Steelers outlasted the Panthers in a low-scoring game and the Giants dominated th

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Jul 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, MI, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson (0) throws the football during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Cougars in the Pros

Over the weekend, former BYU players kicked off the first week of the NFL preseason. More than 10 BYU players were in action. In this article, we will recap how

Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Spectzatord reflect off Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) mask before the game against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Cougars in the Pros

NFL training camps kicked off around the country this week. 19 former BYU football players will participate in NFL training camps. 1. Tyler Allgeier - RB Atlant

Feb 19, 2022; Moraga, California, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) warms up before the game against the Saint Mary's Gaels at University Credit Union Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Cougars in the Pros

On Friday, former BYU basketball star Alex Barcello hit one of the most improbable game-winners you will ever see. Trailing 99-100 with 0.7 seconds remaining, B

Oct 18, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) encourages fans to cheer against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Cougars in the Pros

On Saturday, the 2025 NFL Draft came to an end. No former BYU players heard their names called during the draft. However, multiple former Cougars inked free age

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Vikings during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Cougars in the Pros

The NFL divisional round kicked off on Saturday with two games. The Houston Texans lost to the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders upset the Detroi

Jan 4, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) and Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Travis Jones (98) react after a play during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

Cougars in the Pros

NFL Wildcard weekend kicked off on Saturday with two games. The Houston Texans took down the Los Angeles Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Pittsbu

Aug 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson (4) hands the ball off to Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (37) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Cougars in the Pros

Earlier this week, the Denver Broncos named rookie Bo Nix as their starting quarterback. Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, who was traded from the Jets to the

Aug 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) throws the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

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On Saturday, former BYU quarterback Jaren Hall tossed a pair of touchdowns and finished with a perfect passer rating against the Cleveland Browns. Hall was 4/5

May 28, 2024; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) runs a drill during OTAs at the team training facility at California Lutheran University.

Cougars in the Pros

Former BYU standout wide receiver Puka Nacua has become a household name in the NFL after a record-breaking rookie campaign. NFL fans might have to wait a few w

Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) scores a touchdown against Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2) and cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Ford Field.

Cougars in the Pros

The football season is fast approaching. Coming off a record-setting rookie campaign, former BYU star wide receiver Puka Nacua has become a household name in NF

Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (78) against Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Myles Cole (6) in there first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Cougars in the Pros

Back in April, former BYU left tackle Kingsley Suamataia was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the NFL Draft. Suamataia, who transferred

Apr 17, 2024; New York, New York, USA; U.S. Olympic athlete Jimmer Fredette poses for a photo at the Team USA Media Summit at Mariott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Cougars in the Pros

Jimmer Fredette's impressive performance led Miami (USA) to a championship win at the FIBA 3x3 Quebec Challenger on June 28-29, 2024. The team was undefeated in

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) runs against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) during overtime in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Cougars in the Pros

Ever since Kalani Sitake was hired in 2016, he has emphasized the importance of getting his players to the NFL. For the most part, he's been very successul in t

Jun 2, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Daniel Schneemann (10) hits an RBI double during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cougars in the Pros

Six years after starting his professional baseball career, former BYU baseball standout Daniel Schneemann made his MLB debut on June 2, 2024 for the Cleveland G

Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) drops back to attempt a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Cougars in the Pros

New Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson will wear a new jersey number in his first year in Denver. In his first practice as a Bronco, Wilson wore a no. 4 jer

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson tries to elude the pressure of Miami Dolphins defensive tackle

Cougars in the Pros

On Wednesday night, the NFL unveiled the 2024 schedule. Former BYU star Zach Wilson, who was traded to the Denver Broncos in April, will travel back to New York

Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Kedon Slovis (10) passes the ball

Cougars in the Pros

On Saturday, five BYU football players signed as undrafted free agents following the NFL Draft. Quarterback Kedon Slovis signed with the Indianapolis Colts, run

Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (78)

Cougars in the Pros

On Friday, BYU starting left tackle Kingsley Suamataia was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the NFL Draft. Suamataia, who transferred t

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Brigham Young offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (OL65) talks

Cougars in the Pros

On Friday night, the second round of the NFL Draft kicks off in Detroit. Three BYU players were invited to the NFL Combine, and therefore, are candidates to be

Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) scores a

Cougars in the Pros

Last year, Puka Nacua went from a fifth round draft pick out of BYU to a household name. Nacua broke the rookie records for both receptions and receiving yards

Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) drops back

Cougars in the Pros

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is on the move. On Monday, reports surfaced that Wilson is being traded to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a pick swap. Wilson w

Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) runs after a

Cougars in the Pros

Puka Nacua's record-breaking rookie season was well documented. The former BYU star broke a long list of records, including the rookie records for receptions an

Three BYU Players in the NFL Impacted by Monday's Free Agency Moves

Cougars in the Pros

We've reached the free agency portion of the NFL offseason. Monday was full of free agency signings across the league. Three former Cougars in the pros, in

Three BYU Players Invited to the 2024 NFL Combine

Cougars in the Pros

On Tuesday, the NFL released the names of 321 players that are invited to the 2024 NFL Combine. Three former Cougars were invited to the combine. Offensive