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  1. Khyiris Tonga (born July 7, 1996) is an American football nose tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at BYU and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

  2. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Khyiris Tonga.

  3. Khyiris Tonga is a 27-year-old defensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals. He was drafted in the seventh round in 2021 from BYU and has 9 solo tackles in the 2023 season.

  4. Jan 5, 2023 · Learn how Khyiris Tonga, a defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings, overcame poverty, family struggles and a Mormon mission to pursue his football dream. Read his story of resilience, gratitude and faith in this article by Matthew Coller of Purple Insider.

    • Played at BYU. Tonga played four seasons (2017-20) at Brigham Young University. According to the school's stats, he totaled 130 tackles (69 solo), 5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, 12 passes defensed and two forced fumbles in 50 games.
    • Multisport athlete. Tonga attended Granger High School (Utah) where he made the All-Region 2 First-Team in football as a freshman, playing both offensive and defensive line and tight end.
    • Overcame hardships. In a video produced for BYU, Tonga talked about his childhood experience, saying his birth mother experienced homelessness during his high school years.
    • Man of faith. According to a video feature produced by BYU, George was driving Khyiris to the University of Utah when Khyiris declared he wanted to instead serve a Mormon mission.
  5. Re-signed with Minnesota on a one-year contract as an exclusive rights free agent on 2/17/23. Signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals on 3/15/24. Pro Career: Drafted by Chicago in the seventh round (250th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Released by the Bears on 8/31/22.

  6. Aug 6, 2021 · Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the strides that seventh-round pick Khyiris Tonga is making in camp, the likelihood of the Bears signing a tackle and the only game the Bears have ever played in Rhode Island.