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Who will take over for Sione Takitaki at middle linebacker at BYU?

PROVO — For decades, BYU has produced an impressive pipeline of playmaking linebackers.

The latest one, Sione Takitaki, was selected in the third round of the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns last spring and he’s making an impact in training camp. A year earlier, Fred Warner was taken in the third round by the San Francisco 49ers and he starred as a rookie last season.

The Cougars have more standouts on their current roster, including outside ‘backers Zayne Anderson, a 6-foot-2, 216-pound senior, and Isaiah Kaufusi, a 6-2, 219-pound junior.

“I really love our linebackers.