Potential NFL Fits for Former BYU DT Khyiris Tonga

USA TODAY NETWORK BYU has several players hoping to hear their names called when the NFL Draft begins on April 29. While it’s likely only quarterback Zach Wilson will be selected in the first round, others are certain to be selected later as the draft moves to the weekend.

One mountain of a man who looks the part of an NFL defensive lineman is Khyiris Tonga. He turned heads during BYU’s Pro Day with a whopping 35 reps on the bench press, which would have been the most by any defensive lineman in the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. He measures at 6-foot-4, 322 pounds, a perfect size for a hulking nose tackle.

Several NFL teams could use his size and strength on their interior defensive line. Let’s…