Steve Kaufusi facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive lineman |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 17, 1963 Nukuʻalofa, Tonga |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 274 lb (124 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | South (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
| College: | BYU |
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 12 / Pick: 319 |
| Career history | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Sitiveni P. Kaufusi (born October 17, 1963) is a former American football player. He was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1988 to 1990. Steve was chosen in the 12th round of the 1988 NFL draft. This means he was one of the players picked to join a professional team that year.
Playing Football
Steve Kaufusi played football at both the college and professional levels. He was known for his strong play as a defensive lineman.
College Days
Before joining the NFL, Steve played college football. He attended Brigham Young University (BYU). He also went to a junior college called Dixie State College. Today, that school is known as Utah Tech University.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Steve was drafted into the NFL. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was part of the team for three seasons, from 1988 to 1990. He also played for the London Monarchs in 1992.
Coaching Young Players
After his playing career, Steve Kaufusi became a coach. He coached the defensive line at Brigham Young University. He helped many young players improve their skills. He stepped down from this role in January 2018.
Steve was important in helping Polynesian players join BYU. He was one of the few coaches of Tongan background in Division I football. Division I is the highest level of college sports in the United States.
Family Life
Steve Kaufusi has a family that also loves football. His three sons, Bronson, Corbin, and Devin, all played college football. They played for the BYU Cougars, just like their dad. Devin also played for the University of Utah.
Bronson and Corbin were also talented basketball players. They both played for the BYU basketball team. Steve's wife, Michelle Kaufusi, is also well-known. She is currently the mayor of Provo, Utah. This means she is the leader of the city government in Provo.
