Three standout players from the University of Wyoming Cowboys football team are showcasing their talents at prestigious collegiate all-star games this month, University of Wyoming Athletics reports.
Defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole, safety Isaac White, and offensive lineman Nofoafia Tulafono proudly represent the Brown and Gold in these high-profile events.
Bertagnole and White took the field at the College Gridiron Showcase in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 12.
- Jordan Bertagnole: A native of Casper, Bertagnole concluded an impressive collegiate career, appearing in 54 games for the Cowboys. He accumulated 205 tackles, 25 of which were for loss, placing him among the top-10 in school history. With 11 career sacks, three forced fumbles, and two recoveries, Bertagnole’s impact was significant. In the 2023 season, he recorded 60 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks, earning him Second Team All-Mountain West honors. Phil Steele also named him First Team All-MW in 2023 and Second Team in 2022.
- Isaac White: From Pottstown, Pennsylvania, White played 49 games in his Wyoming career, amassing 219 tackles, including 144 solo stops. His career highlights include 10 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and a personal-best 10-tackle game against BYU in 2024. During the 2023 season, White made 61 tackles and added an interception in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl.
Nofoafia Tulafono is set to compete in the Trillion Tropical Bowl in Daytona Beach, Florida, on January 19.
- Nofoafia Tulafono: A standout from Victorville, California, Tulafono appeared in 50 games and started 38 consecutive contests since 2022. His stellar performance earned him honors from Phil Steele and Pro Football Focus, and he was a Polynesian Player of the Year nominee last season. In 2023, Tulafono received Honorable Mention All-MW recognition. He allowed only one sack in over 350 pass-blocking snaps and recorded more than 20 pancake blocks. His 82.7 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus ranked him 25th nationally and second in the Mountain West.
