Kai Nacua

Kaimana Nacua (born March 3, 1995) is an American football free safety who is a free agent. He played college football at BYU

Kai Nacua
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Nacua with the 49ers in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1995-03-03) March 3, 1995
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Liberty (Henderson, Nevada)
College:BYU
Position:Free safety
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2021
Tackles:19
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		 205 lb
(93 kg)		 31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		 9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.49 s1.54 s2.57 s4.14 s6.87 s39 in
(0.99 m)		10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		15 reps
All values from BYU's Pro Day[1]

Cleveland Browns

Nacua was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017.[2][3]

Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot against Justin Currie and Trey Caldwell. On September 3, 2017, the Browns waived Nacau and signed him to their practice squad the next day.[4][5] On September 8, 2017, Nacua was promoted to the active roster.[6] Head coach Hue Jackson named Nacua the backup strong safety behind Derrick Kindred to start the regular season.[7]

He made his professional regular season debut in the Cleveland Browns' season-opening 21-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. On December 3, 2017, Nacua made his first career tackle during a 19-10 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers.[8] In Week 14, Nacua earned his first career start after Derrick Kindred suffered a wrist injury the week prior. Nacua recorded a season-high five solo tackles during the Browns' 27-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He finished the season with 14 combined tackles (12 solo) in 16 games and three starts.[9]

Nacua was waived by the Browns on April 30, 2018.[10]

Baltimore Ravens

On May 1, 2018, Nacua was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens.[11] He was waived on August 31, 2018.[12] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 15, 2018.[13] He was released on October 15, 2018.[14]

Carolina Panthers

On December 5, 2018, Nacua was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on December 31, 2018.[16] He was waived on August 4, 2019.[17]

Indianapolis Colts

On August 19, 2019, Nacua signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[18] He was waived/injured on August 31, 2019 and was placed on injured reserve.[19]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 24, 2020, Nacua was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.[20] He was promoted to the active roster on December 2, 2020.[21] On February 11, 2021, Nacua signed a one-year contract extension with the 49ers.[22] He was released on August 27, 2021.[23] He re-signed to the practice squad on September 10, 2021.[24]

New York Jets

On December 23, 2021, Nacua was signed by the New York Jets off the 49ers practice squad.[25] He was promoted to the active roster on December 25, 2021.[26]

On August 23, 2022, Nacua was released.[27] On November 29, 2022, he was re-signed to the Jets practice squad.[28] He was released on December 29.[29]

NFL career statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckIntYdsAvgTDPDFFFR
2017CLE 163141220.00000000
2020SF 501100.00000000
Career213151320.00000000

Personal life

Nacua has two younger brothers, Puka and Samson. Puka Nacua plays wide receiver at BYU, while Samson Nacua is a member of the Pittsburgh Maulers in the USFL. Samson also played at BYU after transferring from Utah and Puka (sophomore) transferred from Washington.[30]

References
  1. "Kai Nacua, Brigham Young, FS, 2017 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  2. "2017 NFL Draft: BYU safety Kai Nacua signs free-agent deal with Cleveland Browns". sbnation.com. April 30, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  3. "Browns agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 4, 2017. Archived from the original on October 9, 2017.
  4. "Browns claim 5 players off waivers". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on February 1, 2018.
  5. "Browns add 3 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 5, 2017. Archived from the original on February 12, 2018.
  6. "Browns elevate LB B.J. Bello and DB Kai Nacua to the active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 8, 2017. Archived from the original on October 9, 2017.
  7. "Ourlads.com: Cleveland Browns depth chart: 10/01/2017". ourlads.com. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  8. "NFL Game Center: Week 13-2017: Cleveland Browns @ Los Angeles Chargers". NFL.com. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  9. "NFL Player stats: Kai Nacua (2017)". NFL.com. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  10. "Browns sign QB Joel Stave". ClevelandBrowns.com. April 30, 2018. Archived from the original on June 25, 2018.
  11. Mink, Ryan (May 1, 2018). "Ravens Claim Defensive Back Kai Nacua Off Waivers". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018.
  12. Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2018). "Ravens Release 10 Players, Send Four to Injured Reserve". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  13. "Ravens Re-Sign S Kai Nacua To Practice Squad". NFL Trade Rumors. September 15, 2018.
  14. "Ravens Sign Three Players to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com. October 15, 2018.
  15. Henson, Max (December 5, 2018). "Greg Olsen placed on injured reserve". Panthers.com.
  16. "Panthers sign 13 players to future contracts". Panthers.com. December 31, 2018.
  17. "Panthers make roster move in the secondary". Panthers.com. August 4, 2019.
  18. Hickey, Kevin (August 19, 2019). "Colts sign 3 free agents, place WR Daurice Fountain on IR". ColtsWire.USAToday.com. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  19. Walker, Andrew (August 31, 2019). "Colts Announce Final 2019 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
  20. "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. November 24, 2020.
  21. "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. December 2, 2020.
  22. "49ers Sign S Kai Nacua To One-Year Extension". 49ers.com. February 11, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  23. "49ers Sign OL Corbin Kaufusi; Release S Kai Nacua". 49ers.com. August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  24. "49ers sign S Kai Nacua to the practice squad, release LB Rashad Smith". 49erswebzone.com. September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  25. Greenberg, Ethan (December 23, 2021). "Jets Sign S Kai Nacua". NewYorkJets.com.
  26. "49ers Announce Roster Moves". jets.com. December 25, 2021.
  27. Greenberg, Ethan (August 23, 2022). "Jets Release 5 Players to Get Roster to 80". newyorkjets.com.
  28. Greenberg, Ethan (November 29, 2022). "Jets Sign S Kai Nacua, RB Jonathan Ward to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  29. Greenberg, Ethan (December 29, 2022). "Jets Sign WR Malik Taylor to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  30. "BYU Athlete Profile: Samson Nacua". BYUCougars.com. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
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