Nose tackle Khyiris Tonga is just a seventh-round pick, but the Chicago Bears rookie has a backstory you can't help but fall in love with.

Jake Hatch from Locked on Cougars joins Lorin Cox to explain how Tonga made it to BYU and now the NFL. Plus, he breaks down the nose tackle's skillset and how he fits into the Bears defense.

For more on Khyiris' story, check out BYUtv's Deep Blue series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfkBI0GQOUk

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You’ll fall in love with Bears rookie nose tackle Khyiris Tonga and his story (Guest: Jake Hatch)