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318 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Huntington Beach,
California
Last School
Edison High School
Roster Years
2006 | 2009-2012
Career Summary
Romney Fuga came to BYU as a first-team all-state player from Edison High School in California. As a four-time letterman he played in 54 games with 32 starts. He recorded 131 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks as a Cougar. Fuga was credited with a career-high seven tackles against Utah as a senior and helped BYU earn third in the nation in total defense that same season. Fuga was also a three-time Academic All-MWC recipient. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.
Professional
- Signed free agent deal with the Denver Broncos in 2013
Personal
- Parents are Romney and Lavalea Fuga
- Served in the Madagascar Antananarivo Mission for the LDS Church
- Speaks Malagasy
- Eagle Scout
- Majoring in organizational behavior/HR management
- Recruited by Penn State, Cal, Washington, UNLV, Nebraska and San Diego
Player Chat: August 27, 2009
Player Journal Entry: September 17, 2009
Before BYU
- California first-team All-State Underclassman as a junior
- Los Angeles Times Southern California lineman of the year
- one of the top defensive tackles and heavyweight wrestlers in the state of California
- took fourth in the state as a heavyweight wrestler his junior year
- played in the Florida-California All-Star game
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
2006
- Earned Academic All-Mountain West Conference honors as a freshman
- Played in all 13 games for the Cougars
- Earned letterman honors as a true freshman
- Credited with nine tackles on the season, including four solo and five assisted tackles
- Totaled two tackles for a loss
- A significant contributor on a defensive unit that gave up only 14.7 points per game, ranking 10th nationally
- Part of a defense that ranked fourth nationally in turnover margin with +14 turnover margin (+1.08 pg)
Sophmore Year
2009
- Earned letterman honors as a sophomore
- Saw action in all 13 games, starting seven
- Academic All-MWC
- Totaled 40 tackles on the season, including 16 solo
- Had three tackles for loss, including his first career sack against CSU
- Forced a fumble in the CSU game
Junior Year
2011
- Earned letterman honors
- Played in 12 games and started all 12
- Anchored BYU defensive line and rushing defense ranked No. 19 in nation (112.08 ypg allowed)
- Had 25 tackles including 2 for a loss
- Had four tackles vs. UCF
- Three tackles and one tackle for loss vs. San Jose State
- Two tackles and one tackle for loss vs. Idaho
Senior Year
2012
- Earned letterman honors
- Started in all 13 games
- Nose tackle and starting point of BYU's defense, ranked No. 3 in the nation (266.1 yards allowed per game)
- Totaled 42 tackles (No. 2 among defensive linemen on team)
- Recorded 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks
- Broke up one pass vs. No. 10 Oregon State to go along with one sack
- Season-high seven tackles vs. Utah
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
2010
Medical Redshirt Year
2010
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- \r\n Received medical waiver from NCAA \r\n
- \r\n Started four games at nose guard before suffering a season-ending knee injury (ACL and LCL) against Nevada \r\n
- \r\n Academic All-MWC \r\n
- \r\n Contributed 15 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks on the year \r\n
- Football | Apr, 28
Six BYU Cougars reach NFL agreements as free agents
- ImageFootball | Mar, 28
Former Cougars work out for NFL teams at Pro Day
- ImageFootball | Oct, 15
D-Linemen: Romney Fuga and Eathyn Manumaleuna
- ImageFootball | Oct, 12
Several Cougars among Midseason All-Independent Team
- ImageFootball | Oct, 04
Missions Delayed Seniors' Seasons
- ImageFootball | Jul, 12
Media Day Highlights and Quotes