Kyahva Tezino
#31
MLBBirmingham Stallions UFL
Height
6'0"
Weight
224
Age
27
College
San Diego State
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA, USA
ADP
133
2025 Re-signed with the Stallions on January 21, 2025. 2024 Spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2024 NFL season. Led the team with 62 tackles (30 solos, 32 assists) over the course of last season. Started both postseason games for the Stallions, bringing down a total of 15 tackles, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery that he returned 17 yards. Prior to the Stallions Led the Pittsburgh Maulers defense before signing with the Stallions, finishing the 2023 regular season with 93 total tackles and two interceptions during the regular season. Started both games for the Maulers in the postseason, including the 2023 USFL Championship Game against the Stallions. Brought down a total 22 tackles, 15 of which were solo stops during the Maulers’ postseason run two years ago. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Maulers in the 31st round of the USFL Draft in 2022, where he excelled as a key contributor, tallying a team-high 94 tackles and two interceptions during the 2022 season. Joined the Carolina Panthers practice squad after being released by the Patriots. Signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted rookie free agent in April 2020. Attended San Diego State University from 2015 to 2019, where he earned first-team All-Mountain West honors in consecutive seasons (2018-19) and showcased his talents with 290 tackles, 15.5 sacks, two interceptions, eight passes defensed and four forced fumbles over 48 games.