1. Kai Nacua committed to Brigham Young University where he began his freshman season in 2013 as a defensive back with the BYU Cougars.
20 Facts About Kai Nacua
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Kai Nacua started 24 of the 46 total games he played while in college.
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Kai Nacua made the 2015 Phil Steele's Postseason All-Independent First Team and was later named the 2016 College Sports Madness Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.
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Kai Nacua was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 4,2017.
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On September 3,2017, the Browns waived Kai Nacua and signed him to their practice squad the next day.
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On September 8,2017, Kai Nacua was promoted to the active roster.
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In Week 14, Kai Nacua earned his first career start after Derrick Kindred suffered a wrist injury the week prior.
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Kai Nacua finished the season with 14 combined tackles in 16 games and three starts.
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On May 1,2018, Kai Nacua was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens.
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Kai Nacua was re-signed to the practice squad on September 15,2018.
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On December 5,2018, Kai Nacua was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.
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On November 24,2020, Kai Nacua was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.
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Kai Nacua was promoted to the active roster on December 2,2020.
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On February 11,2021, Kai Nacua signed a one-year contract extension with the 49ers.
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Kai Nacua re-signed to the practice squad on September 10,2021.
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On December 23,2021, Kai Nacua was signed by the New York Jets off the 49ers practice squad.
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Kai Nacua was promoted to the active roster on December 25,2021.
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Kai Nacua signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League on May 9,2023.
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Kai Nacua was named to the 2024 All-UFL team on June 5,2024.
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Kai Nacua has three younger brothers who play football, all of whom are wide receivers.