Khyiris Tonga
Defensive Line #95
Ht/Wt
6'
4"
|
321 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
West Valley, 
Utah
Last School
Granger High School
Roster Years
2017-2020


Before BYU

  • A three-star athlete by ESPN  
  • Played both offense and defensive line in addition to tight end  
  • Played rugby 
  • Named All-Region 2 First-Team as a freshman 
  • Coached by Cecil Thomas 
  • Also recruited by Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona State and Oregon State

Mission

  • Wichita , Kansas
BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 2017

  • Played in 13 games, starting two
  • Recorded 19 tackles, including nine solo stops
  • Had four TFL for 17 yards and two sacks for 12 yards
  • Forced a fumble against San José State
Sophmore Year 2018

  • Played in all 13 games, starting eight
  • Totaled 30 tackles including 20 solo stops
  • Totaled 4.5 tackles for loss including 2.0 sacks
  • Recorded career-high 1.5 tackles for loss twice against No. 11 Washington and Western Michigan
  • Posted season-high four total tackles at No. 11 Washington
  • Tallied first blocked field goal against No. 17 Utah
Junior Year 2019

Senior Year 2020

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year



  • Tonga 2020 Nagurski
    Football | Jul, 21

    Nagurski Trophy names Khyiris Tonga to 2020 watch list

  • Empey Outland 2020
    Football | Jul, 21

    Empey, Tonga named to 2020 Outland Trophy Watch List

  • Football | Sep, 16

    Khyiris Tonga turning heads but staying grounded after following Sitake to BYU

  • Football | Aug, 07

    BYU lands four on Polynesian Player of the Year Watch List

  • Football | Jul, 22

    BYU lands two on 2019 Outland Trophy preseason watch list

  • Football | Jul, 22

    Khyiris Tonga named to Bronko Nagurski Watch List