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270 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Accra,
Last School
Presbyterian Boys School
Roster Years
2010-2012
Career Summary
Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah came to BYU from Ghana and joined the football team as a sophomore. As a three-time letterman he played in 31 games with nine starts. He recorded 72 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, 10 pass breakups and seven quarterback hurries during his career. He notched a career-high eight tackles twice as a senior and helped BYU to a No. 3 national ranking in total defense the same season. Ansah was named to two all-independent teams and received an All-American honorable mention. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.
Professional
- Selected as the Detriot Lion's first round no. 5 overall pick in 2013
Personal
- Born in Accra, Ghana
- Parents are Edward and Elizabeth
- Favorite food is fufu and peanut butter soup
- Excels at FIFA soccer
- Speaks Twi and Fante, two local Ghanaian dialects
- Favorite athlete is LeBron James
- Majoring in actuarial science with a minor in math
- Enrolled at BYU in 2008 and participated on the track team in 2009 before joining the football team in 2010
Before BYU
- Prepped at Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
Sophmore Year
2010
- Earned letterman honors
- Saw action in six games on special teams and the defensive line
- Had three tackles and a pass breakup
- Recorded his first tackle vs. Wyoming, then had a tackle against New Mexico and Utah
- Pass breakup came vs. UNLV
Junior Year
2011
- Earned letterman honors
- Played in 12 games on special teams, defensive line and outside linebacker
- Totaled seven tackles, including three solo, on the season
- Also had a quarterback hurry
- Season-best two tackles vs. Idaho
Senior Year
2012
- Earned letterman honors
- Played in all 13 games and started nine at defensive end
- Named a Pro Football Weekly All-America honorable mention, Phil Steele and FBS All-Independent First Team
- Totaled 62 tackles including 13 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks
- Also had one interception, forced one fumble, had six quarterback hurries and nine pass breakups
- Burst onto the scene vs. Boise State, snuffing out a fake punt and had eight tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one pass breakup
- Had three tackles for loss vs. Utah State including two sacks
- Recorded a sack vs. Georgia Tech to go along with eight tackles
- Finished the bowl game with first career interception and five tackles
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
Medical Redshirt Year
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Athletics | Apr, 10
BYU celebrates 10th annual Y Awards
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ImageFootball | Mar, 28
Former Cougars work out for NFL teams at Pro Day
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ImageFootball | Dec, 14
More All-America honors for Stephenson and Van Noy; first for Ansah
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ImageFootball | Dec, 14
More All-America honors for Stephenson and Van Noy; first for Ansah
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ImageFootball | Nov, 13
A diamond in the rough - Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah
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ImageFootball | Oct, 27
Williams leads Cougars in 41-17 win vs. Georgia Tech
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ImageFootball | Oct, 27
Williams leads Cougars in 41-17 win vs. Georgia Tech
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ImageFootball | Oct, 20
BYU comes close but falls 17-14 to No. 5 Notre Dame
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ImageFootball | Oct, 20
BYU comes close but falls 17-14 to No. 5 Notre Dame
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ImageFootball | Oct, 12
Several Cougars among Midseason All-Independent Team
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ImageFootball | Oct, 06
BYU vs. Utah State postgame notes
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ImageFootball | Oct, 06
Defense on display in 6-3 win
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ImageFootball | Sep, 20
No. 24 Boise State's defense provides game-winning touchdown against BYU
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ImageFootball | Sep, 20
No. 24 Boise State's defense provides game-winning touchdown against BYU
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ImageFootball | Sep, 20
BYU at No. 24 Boise State postgame notes
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ImageFootball | Sep, 20
BYU at No. 24 Boise State postgame notes
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ImageFootball | Mar, 24
BYU Showcases Talent at Spring Scrimmage
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ImageFootball | Mar, 20
Defense Dominates Practice Session
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ImageFootball | Mar, 16
Friday's Practice Concludes Second Week of Spring
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ImageFootball | Aug, 17
Football Fall Camp Day 10
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ImageFootball | Aug, 17
Football Fall Camp Day 10
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ImageFootball | Aug, 12
Fall Camp - Day 6
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ImageFootball | Aug, 09
Cougars Continue Fall Camp on Day 3
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ImageFootball | Aug, 09
Cougars Continue Fall Camp on Day 3