Utah DE Mika Tafua Signs UDFA Contract With Dallas Cowboys
Apr 30, 2022, 6:20 PM
Utah Utes defensive end Mika Tafua (42) celebrates after getting a sack on Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez, not pictured, during the first half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Courtesy of Deseret News.
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SALT LAKE CITY – The Dallas Cowboys signed former Utah Utes defensive end Mika Tafua to an undrafted free agent deal following the 2022 NFL Draft.
Mika Tafua didn’t hear his name called during the NFL Draft and now he will try and make the 53-man roster in Dallas.
BREAKING: Former @Utah_Football captain Mika Tafua is signing with the @dallascowboys.#LocalsInTheNFL #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/VwKkk6BQjC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2022
The former Utah standout joined a Cowboys team that posted a 12-5 record in 2021.
Our Captain is a Cowboy! @dallascowboys #ProUtes pic.twitter.com/HEMDffBEoa
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) May 1, 2022
About Mika Tafua
The Laie, Hawaii native played for the Utes from 2018-21.
During his five seasons with Utah, Tafua recorded 131 total tackles, 72 solo tackles, nine pass breakups, 17.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
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