Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Khyiris Tonga was born July 7, 1996, in West Valley City, Utah. He committed to Utah after high school, Tonga flipped to BYU after former Utah defensive coordinator Kalani Sitake was named the Cougars' head coach when Tonga was serving his two-year mission.

After a strong junior season where he made 45 tackles, Tonga was expected to be an NFL draft prospect but announced he would return for his senior season.

Tonga was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft. On October 5, 2022, Tonga was signed by the Minnesota Vikings off the Falcons' practice squad.