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Tristen Hoge added to Browns practice squad, veterans continue to produce: BYU Football Pro Tracker, Week 2

In week two there were a couple former Cougs who got new opportunities.  Tristen Hoge was added to the Cleveland Browns practice squad and Brady Christensen recorded his first career tackle in the Panthers 26-7 win over the Saints.

Meanwhile, NFL veterans Davis, Sorensen, and Warner all had really productive outings.  Michael Davis had six tackles in the Chargers 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.  Daniel Sorensen had a team leading ten tackles, with two tackles for loss in the Chiefs 36-35 loss to the Ravens.  And Fred Warner had seven tackles and a tackle for loss in the 49ers 17-11 victory over the Eagles.

Finally, former BYU running backs named Williams also continued to produce.  Jamaal had 25 rushing yards and 12 receiving yards in the 35-17 loss to his former team, while Ty’Son had 77 yards rushing and 16 yards receiving for the Ravens.

In total there were 13 former BYU players in-action during week two (with three in-active), another six on practice squads, and ten looking for playing opportunities.  Below you get the snap counts and statistics for each player.

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In-Action Week Two (13)

  • Brady Christensen (OL, Panthers). Played four snaps on offense (5%) and recorded one solo tackle, played six snaps on special teams (24%).  Season totals: two games, one solo tackle.
  • Michael Davis (CB, Chargers). Played all 62 defensive snaps (100%) and recorded six tackles (four solo). Season totals: two games, 10 tackles (eight solo).
  • Taysom Hill (QB, Saints). Played 10 snaps on offense (23%) and six snaps on special teams (24%). He rushed twice for 16 yards and had a tackle.  Season totals: two games, 1-for-1 passing for three yards, 4 rushes for 17 yards, one tackle.
  • Harvey Langi (LB, Patriots). Played nine defensive snaps (12%), and 14 snaps on special teams (56%), no stats. Season totals: two games, no stats.
  • Dallin Leavitt (DB, Raiders). Played 14 defensive snaps (25%) and 17 snaps on special teams (61%). Had four tackles (one solo) and one pass defended. Season totals: two games, five tackles (one solo), one pass defended.
  • Dax Milne (WR, Washington). Played four offensive snaps (6%) and recorded no stats. Season totals: two games, no stats.
  • Daniel Sorensen (S, Chiefs). Played all 76 defensive snaps (100%) and three snaps on special teams (11%). Had 10 tackles (seven solo) with two tackles for loss and one quarterback hit.  Season totals: two games, 14 tackles (nine solo), two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits.
  • Sione Takitaki (LB, Browns). Played 16 defensive snaps (26%) and nine snaps on special teams (36%). He recorded two tackles (one solo), with one tackle for loss. Season totals: two games, three tackles (one solo), one tackle for loss.
  • Khyiris Tonga (DT, Bears). Played eight defensive snaps (15%) and four snaps on special teams (18%), no stats. Season totals: two games, no stats.
  • Fred Warner (OLB, 49ers). Played all 58 defensive snaps (100%), and two snaps on special teams (10%). Had seven tackles (five solo), and one tackle for loss.  Season totals: two games, 18 tackles (13 solo), one tackle for loss.
  • Jamaal Williams (RB, Lions). Played 22 offensive snaps (39%) against his former team and finished with seven rushes for 25 yards and three receptions for 12 yards. Season totals: two games, 16 carries for 79 yards and one touchdown, 11 receptions for 68 yards.
  • Ty’Son Williams (RB, Ravens). Played 37 offensive snaps (49%) and rushed 13 times for 77 yards, and caught two passes for 16 yards. Season totals: 22 rushes for 143 yards and one touchdown, five receptions for 45 yards.
  • Zach Wilson (QB, Jets). Played all 73 offensive snaps (100%) and went 19-for-33 passing for 210 yards, and 0 touchdowns, with four interceptions. He also rushed three times for 19 yards. Season totals: two games 39-for-70 passing, 468 yards, two touchdowns, five interceptions.  Three rushes for 19 yards.

Active Roster but Did Not Play Week Two (3)

  • Zayne Anderson (CB, Chiefs). Did not play in week 2.  Season totals: one game, no stats
  • Francis Bernard (LB, Cowboys). Out with a hamstring injury, no stats.
  • Kyle Van Noy (LB, Patriots). Was held out of the Patriots week 2 game as he felt under-the-weather. He should be back-in-action next week. Season totals: one game, three tackles (two solo), one sack, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit, one pass defended.

Practice Squads (6)

  • Tristen Hoge (OT, Browns). After being released by the Jets a few weeks ago, was picked up by the Cleveland Browns and added to their practice squad on September 20.
  • Matt Bushman (TE, Raiders).
  • Bronson Kaufusi (TE, Packers).
  • Corbin Kaufusi (OT, 49ers).
  • Kai Nacua (S, 49ers).
  • Troy Warner (S, Rams).

Free Agents (10)

  • Chris Wilcox (DB, Colts). Was waived by the Colts on September 14 after being claimed off waivers by the Buccaneers on September 1.
  • The follow players had an NFL contract at some point in 2021 but are not currently signed to an NFL team: Ziggy Ansah (DE, 49ers), Zac Dawe (DL, Falcons), John Denney (LS, Saints), Kavika Fonua (DB, Panthers), Chandon Herring (OT, Titans), Aleva Hifo (WR, Cardinals), Isaiah Kaufusi (LB, Colts), Dayan Lake (S, Rams), Micah Simon (WR, Panthers).

Highlights from Week Two

Tristen Hoge (OT, Cleveland)

Dan Sorensen (DB, Kansas City)

Jamaal Williams (RB, Detroit)

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