Dayan Lake (American football)

Dayan Lake Ghanwoloku is a Liberian American football defensive back who is a free agent. He played college football at BYU.

Dayan Lake
Free agent
Position:Cornerback/Safety
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-01) August 1, 1997
Liberia
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Northridge
College:BYU
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Lake started 43 of 48 games at BYU, compiling 207 career tackles (149 solo), 10.5 tackles for loss and two sacks as well as three forced fumbles and 15 career pass breakups. He finished as the Cougars' all time leader in fumble recoveries (seven) and was second in interception return yards (226) and fourth in interceptions with seven.[1] After his senior season, he participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[2]

Professional career

Lake was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams on April 28, 2020.[3][4] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 4, 2020.[5]

Lake was selected by the Conquerors of The Spring League during its player selection draft on October 12, 2020.[6]

On December 9, 2020, Lake was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad,[7] and was released on December 15, 2020.[8]

Personal life

Lake was born in Liberia. At the age of five, he traveled with his older sister Yassah to the United States where his father's new wife took care of them while their father played soccer at BYU-Hawaii.[2]

References
  1. Lloyd, Jared (April 25, 2020). "No former BYU football players drafted, Williams, Ghanwoloku and Hifo sign as free agents". Daily Herald. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  2. Gonzalez, Norma (January 23, 2020). "Eye on the Y: BYU's Dayan Ghanwoloku made the most of his NFLPA Collegiate Bowl opportunity". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  3. Hansen, Jeff (25 April 2020). "Dayan Ghanwoloku Signs Free Agent Deal With The Los Angeles Rams". 247sports. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  4. Harper, Mitch (25 April 2020). "Dayan Ghanwoloku Signs With Los Angeles Rams As Undrafted Free Agent". KSL Sports. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  5. Judd, Brandon (September 4, 2020). "Former BYU defensive back Dayan Lake waived by LA Rams, reportedly a 'very strong candidate' as a practice squad add". Deseret.com. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  6. @TheSpringLeague (October 12, 2020). "The #TSL2020 Conquerors secondary!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 3, 2020 – via Twitter.
  7. "Patriots Release LB Jack Cichy; Sign DB Dayan Lake and WR Devin Smith Practice Squad". Patriots.com. December 9, 2020.
  8. "Patriots Sign Offensive Lineman Earl Watford To The Practice Squad; Release Defensive Back Dayan Lake From The Practice Squad". Patriots.com. December 15, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2021.


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