BYU WR Samson Nacua Reportedly Signs UDFA Deal With Colts
Apr 30, 2022, 5:47 PM
BYU wide receiver Samson Nacua reaches high on one of his vertical jumps during BYU's pro day at the university's indoor practice facility in Provo on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)
(Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Indianapolis Colts reportedly signed former BYU Cougars wide receiver Samson Nacua to an undrafted free agent contract moments after the 2022 NFL draft.
Colts reporter Stephen Holder was the first to report the news.
BREAKING: Former @BYUfootball wide receiver Samson Nacua (@lionel_nacua) is signing with the @Colts, according to @HolderStephen.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #ForTheShoe #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/XLm5sLy7SU
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Samson Nacua joins an Indianapolis Colts wide receiver room that includes Michael Pittman Jr., Parris Campbell, and rookie second-round draft pick Alex Pierce from Cincinnati.
This off-season the Colts picked up future hall of fame quarterback Matt Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons.
About Samson Nacua
The Provo, Utah native played the first four seasons of his college career at the University of Utah. After playing for the Utes from 2017-20, Nacua transferred to BYU for his final collegiate season.
During his lone season with the Cougars, Nacua had 21 catches for 329 yards and three touchdowns. He also had seven carries for 29 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Nacua finished his college career with 103 receptions for 1,344 yards and 15 total touchdowns.
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