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Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa (left) poses for a photo with his jersey and Wizards general manager Will Dawkins (right) during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

For the first time in over 60 years, BYU basketball had multiple players taken in the NBA Draft. Former BYU stars AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders will wear new

Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa (left) poses for a photo with his jersey and Wizards general manager Will Dawkins (right) during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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For the first time in over 60 years, BYU basketball had multiple players taken in the NBA Draft. Former BYU stars AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders will wear new

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On Saturday, two former BYU players heard their names called in the NFL Draft. Jack Kelly was selected by the New York Giants in the sixth round of the draft. T

Oct 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) before the start of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

18 former BYU football players are currently on NFL teams. More BYU players will be added to NFL rosters in a few weeks when the NFL Draft takes place. Former B

Jan 4, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson (0) looks to throw a pass against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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NFL free agency is in full swing. Multiple former BYU players have inked deals with new teams over the last several weeks. Zach Wilson - New Orleans Saints Zach

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (LB14) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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On Thursday, former BYU star linebacker Jack Kelly participated in the first portion of the NFL Combine. Kelly had a standout day, scoring a 9.83 RAS score. RAS

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) dribbles against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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On Friday night, former BYU star Egor Demin played for the Brooklyn Nets in Utah for the first time. When asked before the game about his homecoming to Utah, De

Dec 21, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) runs with the ball against New York Jets cornerback Qwan'Tez Stiggers (37) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Taysom Hill has officially done something that no other NFL player has ever done in the Super Bowl era. On Sunday in the Saints' win over the New York Jets, Hil

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Former BYU WR Puka Nacua Breaks Rookie Receiving Record

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Puka Nacua has broken various records during his rookie season with the LA Rams. On Sunday, Nacua broke the biggest record of all when he broke the rookie

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Former BYU star Puka Nacua was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft