Former BYU LB Isaiah Kaufusi Signs Free Agent Deal With Indianapolis Colts

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Brighton High and BYU linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi signed a free agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts after going undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Kaufusi joined the Colts shortly after the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday, May 1.

BYU 👉 Indianapolis@isaiah_kaufusi signs with the @Colts!! ✍️#BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/1nEEJ1roEs

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) May 2, 2021

About Isaiah Kaufusi

Prior to his college career, Kaufusi was a standout player for the Brighton Bengals.

After high school football, the linebacker played at BYU from 2016-20.

WE LOVE 53 💙#BYUFOOTBALL x @isaiah_kaufusi pic.twitter.com/rm0JFKk86f

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 30, 2020

Kaufusi recorded 11 total tackles and six solo tackles in 11 games as a freshman.

In his sophomore season, the linebacker had 50 total tackles, 30 solo tackles, four pass breakups, one sack, one forced fumble, and two interceptions in 11 contests.

As a junior, Kaufusi posted 60 total tackles, 41 solo tackles, five pass breakups, and two interceptions in 13 games.

Kaufusi’s senior season was his most productive statistically. In 2020, he had 83 total tackles, 46 solo tackles, one pass breakup, four sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception, and one touchdown.

Thank you, BYU football.⠀
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I’m forever proud to be a BYU Cougar!⠀
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One love,⠀
Isaiah Kaufusi 💙 pic.twitter.com/VwnFE58qgR

— Isaiah Kaufusi (@isaiah_kaufusi) February 3, 2021

He helped the Cougars to an 11-1 record in his final college season.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).