Steve Kaufusi
Sitiveni P. Kaufusi (born October 17, 1963 in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga) is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1988-1990.
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| Position: | Defensive lineman |
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| Born: | October 17, 1963 Nukuʻalofa, Tonga |
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| College: | BYU |
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 12 / Pick: 319 |
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College career
Kaufusi also played college football at Brigham Young University and attended junior college at Dixie State.
Coaching career
Most recently, Kaufusi was defensive-line coach at Brigham Young University, stepping down in January 2018. He played a key role in recruiting Polynesian players to BYU. Kaufusi was one of just a few Tongans coaching in Division I football.
Personal life
Kaufusi's three sons, Bronson, Corbin, and Devin all played college football for the BYU Cougars, with Bronson and Corbin both having played for the BYU basketball team as well. His wife, Michelle Kaufusi is currently mayor of Provo, Utah.