Jake Kuresa

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Jake Kuresa
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Position: Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1983-10-02) October 2, 1983 (age 40)
Millville, Utah
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school: Mountain Crest (Hyrum, Utah)
College: BYU
Undrafted: 2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Jacob Kuresa (born October 2, 1983) is a former American football offensive lineman. Out of college Jake was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints on May 2, 2007 but was waived on August 22, 2007. [1] Kuresa was a 4-year starter at guard and tackle after redshirting his freshman year. He attended Mountain Crest High School in Hyrum, Utah. His senior year (2006) at Brigham Young University, Kuresa was an Honorable Mention All-American selection and First-team All MWC Tackle.

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Father Dave Kuresa was an offensive lineman at Utah State (1981–1984) and was a three time first-team All Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) from 1982-1984.

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