Hebron Fangupo

Hebron Fangupo (born July 19, 1985) is an American football nose tackle who is currently a free agent. He signed with the Houston Texans after going unselected in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Brigham Young University after he served a two-year Mormon mission in Philippines. Prior to BYU, he attended Mt. San Antonio College and Southern California.

He has been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Washington Redskins.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Fangupo was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad on September 12, 2012 after spending training camp with the Houston Texans. Fangupo was signed to the active roster on December 20, 2012 before being cut. On December 29, 2012, he was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers in time for their final game of the season against the Cleveland Browns.

First stint with the Kansas City Chiefs

Fangupo was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad on September 1, 2014.

Washington Redskins

Fangupo was signed to the practice squad of the Washington Redskins on September 16, 2014. He was released by the team on September 30, 2014.

Second stint with the Kansas City Chiefs

Fangupo was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad on November 5, 2014. On December 31, he signed a futures contract with the Chiefs. On May 15, 2015, Fangupo was waived by the Chiefs. On August 1, 2015, he was re-signed by the Chiefs. On September 5, 2015, Fangupo was waived by the Chiefs and was re-signed to the practice squad. On November 17, 2015, Fangupo was released from the practice squad.

Coaching career

In 2017, Fangupo he became the defensive line coach at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. In 2019, he moved to Dixie State University in the same position.