The 2024 NFL regular season has come to a close, and it was another solid campaign for the league’s BYU products.
Fred Warner continued his Hall of Fame-caliber career. Puka Nacua’s star grew even brighter. Kyle Van Noy, in his 11th year as a pro, had his highest sack total since 2012 in Provo.
As nine former Cougars head to the playoffs this weekend, here’s a look at how each of the program’s NFL representatives have fared this season.
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Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers linebacker
Though his 49ers slumped following last year’s Super Bowl letdown, Warner maintained his standing as one of the league’s elite defensive talents.
The four-time Pro Bowl selection tallied 131 total tackles, four forced fumbles, two interceptions, a sack and a touchdown in 17 games, doing so while playing the majority of the season with a fractured bone in his ankle.
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Following a record-breaking rookie showing, there would be no sophomore slump for Nacua in 2024.
Even after missing most of September and October due to a knee injury, Nacua caught a team-high 79 passes for 990 yards and three touchdowns, adding another rushing score on the ground.
Upon finally returning from injured reserve in Week 8, Nacua led the Rams to win eight of their next 10 contests and clinch the NFC West crown.
Kyle Van Noy, Baltimore Ravens linebacker
After 11 seasons in the NFL, Kyle Van Noy is playing some of the best football of his life.
Van Noy notched 12.5 sacks — a new personal best — to lead all Ravens defenders in the 2024 regular season, playing a key role in helping Baltimore win its second consecutive AFC North division title.
Van Noy’s 55 career sacks now rank as the most for any former BYU player in NFL history.
Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints tight end/utility player
Taysom Hill is still doing Taysom Hill things.
The do-it-all fan favorite logged 39 carries for 278 yards — good for an outstanding 7.1 yards per carry — with six touchdowns, adding another 187 receiving yards on 23 catches.
With 44 career rushing and receiving touchdowns, Hill now has the most touchdowns scored of any BYU player in NFL history.
Hill’s season, however, came to an unfortunate, premature end after he suffered a torn ACL on Dec. 1.
Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons running back
There may not be a more underrated running back in the NFL than Tyler Allgeier.
The thunder to Bijan Robinson’s lightning in Atlanta, Allgeier ran 137 times in 2024 for 644 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 4.7 yards per carry and never fumbling.
Allgeier’s 86.4 overall PFF grade ranked eighth among all NFL running backs with at least 50 carries.
Ryan Rehkow, Cincinnati Bengals punter
It didn’t take long for Rehkow to leave his mark on the NFL.
In just his first career game, Rehkow booted an 80-yard punt — the longest punt in Bengals franchise history and second-longest of the NFL season.
Rehkow ultimately punted 53 times for 2,603 yards in 2024, finishing 11th in the league with a 49.1 yard average and dropping 25 of his punts inside the 20-yard line.
Other former BYU players in the NFL
Zayne Anderson, Green Bay Packers safety
Appeared in 16 games, making two starts at safety and recording 16 tackles and an interception.
Anderson’s 80.8 overall PFF grade for the season ranked third-best among all Packers defenders.
Chris Brooks, Green Bay Packers running back
Appeared in 15 games, logging 36 carries for 183 yards — averaging 5.1 yards per carry — with a touchdown.
Brady Christensen, Carolina Panthers offensive tackle/center
Appeared in 11 games and made six starts at both the left tackle and center positions.
Christensen didn’t allow a single sack on the season and posted a 60.9 overall PFF grade.
Michael Davis, Washington Commanders cornerback
Appeared in 15 games, primarily on special teams.
Davis did start two games at cornerback for Washington, where he surrendered a troubling 11 catches for 194 yards in coverage.
Blake Freeland, Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle
Played 59 total snaps across nine games, primarily on special teams.
Jaren Hall, Seattle Seahawks quarterback
Spent the majority of the season on Seattle’s practice squad until being signed to the active roster on Dec. 21, ending the season as QB3 behind Geno Smith and Sam Howell.
Kingsley Suamataia, Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle
Opened the season as Kansas City’s starting left tackle, only to be benched after two games and play sparingly for the remainder of the season.
Suamataia finished the season with a 39.4 overall PFF grade and a 30.5 pass blocking mark.
Sione Takitaki, New England Patriots linebacker
Appeared in 11 games, making four starts and recording 21 tackles.
Khyiris Tonga, Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle
Appeared in 13 games, recording 16 tackles and six quarterback hurries.
Jamaal Williams, New Orleans Saints running back
Logged 43 carries for 164 yards — averaging 3.4 yards per carry — with a touchdown.
Zach Wilson, Denver Broncos quarterback
Spent the entirety of the season as Denver’s third string QB behind Bo Nix and Jarett Stidham.
Practice squad players
Dax Milne (Carolina Panthers), Kedon Slovis (Houston Texans), Max Tooley (Minnesota Vikings) and Aidan Robbins (Cleveland Browns) are all currently listed on practice squads.
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