BYU Football’s Khyiris Tonga, Chris Wilcox Invited To 2021 NFL Scouting Combine
Jan 29, 2021, 9:17 PM | Updated: Jan 30, 2021, 2:25 pm
BYU football Khyiris Tonga and Chris Wilcox (Courtesy of Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – BYU football’s Khyiris Tonga and Chris Wilcox announced that they were invited to participate in the 2021 NFL Scouting Combine.
Tonga and Wilcox shared the news via social media on Friday, January 29.
“Grateful to be invited to the NFL Combine! #DreamsIntoReality,” Tonga tweeted.
Grateful to be invited to the NFL Combine! #DreamsIntoReality ✨
— Khyiris Tonga 🇹🇴 (@khyiristonga) January 29, 2021
“Invited to the NFL Combine! Blessings,” Wilcox posted.
Invited to the NFL Combine! Blessings 🙏🏽
— Chris Wilcox (@SuperCFlash) January 29, 2021
About Khyiris Tonga
Tonga played for the Cougars from 2017-20.
The former Granger High standout recorded 130 total tackles, 69 solo tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, five quarterback hits, and 12 pass breakups during his time in Provo.
Khyiris Tonga just invented the nose tackle blitz. You might want to block that guy #ouch #BYU #BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/n6pWSzzEOL
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) September 27, 2020
About Chris Wilcox
Wilcox played at BYU from 2016-20.
The Fontana, California native had 88 total tackles, 68 solo tackles, three tackles for loss, and eight pass breakups during his college career.
#BYU cornerback Chris Wilcox makes his return this week at cornerback. In the preseason, Wilcox was garnering a lot of interest from NFL scouts.
Ed Lamb on Wilcox’s pro potential and what #BYU gains in the secondary with @SuperCFlash returning.
🎥 @kslsports pic.twitter.com/r09myU3ACb
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 12, 2019
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2021 NFL Scouting Combine
According to a league memo sent to the 32 NFL teams, the 2021 NFL Scouting Combine will be altered because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This year’s Combine will not feature in-person workouts. Instead, players will have the chance to work out during pro days at their schools.
Teams will have the opportunity to interview players virtually.
A copy of the memo sent to NFL teams today that means the traditional Indianapolis scouting combine is off this year and there will be no in-person workouts. pic.twitter.com/yrvsqlljN5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 18, 2021
Tonga and Wilcox are currently preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft which is scheduled to take place in Cleveland, Ohio from April 29-May 1.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
