LOCALS IN THE NFL
Utah DE Mika Tafua Signs UDFA Contract With Dallas Cowboys
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.
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).
