Dayan Lake (American football)

Dayan Ghanwoloku Lake (born August 1, 1997) is a Liberian American football defensive back for the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Brigham Young University (BYU).

Dayan Lake
No. 25 – Houston Gamblers
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 (Layton, Utah)
College:BYU
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
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 (including two sacks), three forced fumbles, and 15 career pass breakups. He finished as BYU's all-time leader in fumble recoveries (seven), 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

Los Angeles Rams

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

The Spring League

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

New England Patriots

On December 9, 2020, Lake was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots,[7] but was then released 6 days later.[8]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On June 1, 2021, Lake signed with the Los Angeles Rams.[9] He was waivedinjured on August 5, 2021 and placed on injured reserve. On August 16, 2021 Lake was waived with an injury settlement and became a free agent.

Houston Gamblers

Lake signed with the Houston Gamblers of the USFL on November 22, 2022.[10]

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.
  9. "Rams siging Dayan Lake". Profootballtalk.com. June 1, 2021.
  10. @USFLGamblers (November 22, 2022). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Twitter.


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