Famous Mormons in Football Page 1

John Beck

no. 40 Overall Choice In The 2007 NFL Draft

 

Beck's mission started way before he stepped on the football field. He was raised by a Mormon family, in a church he's devoted his life to. He knew he was going to have to eventually take two years off from football to go on a mission, which is required of the Mormon church. "It's the most important thing in my life: my family and my religion. Football is very important to me, but I had to keep things in perspective."

So after graduating from high school, at 19, Beck traveled to Portugal for two years, learning the language in two months and began to preach his church's message. cbs4.com

John Beck: Dolphin Quarterback With A Mission

 

Robbie Bosco

BYU

Green Bay Packers

Robbie Bosco played at Brigham Yong University  Bosco is a native of Roseville, California.

In 1984, he took over as starting quarterback at BYU after the graduation of Steve Young. In his first season as a starter, Bosco guided the Cougars to a perfect 13-0 record. 

Bosco was drafted into the NFL by the Green Bay Packers, but his career was cut short by an arm injury.

Scott Brumfield
Photo: Bengals Enquirer
Scott Brumfield
offensive lineman
Cincinnati Bengals
He was born in Salt Lake city, Utah.   He played college football at Brigham Young University.   He was not drafted by an NFL team, but played with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1993-1996.
Source: ESPN

 

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Jason Buck
defensive lineman
Cincinnati Bengals
Washington Redskins
He attended Ricks College and BYU. In 1986 he won the Outland Trophy as the nation's outstanding collegiate lineman. In 1987, he was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the NFL draft. In 1989, Cincinnati went to Super Bowl XXIII (23). In 1991, he joined the Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent. He missed half of the season with an injury but helped the Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI (26) over the Buffalo Bills. In 1993, recurrent injuries forced him to retire from football.
Source: Hickok Sports

 
Ben Cahoon Ben Cahoon
slot back
Montreal Alouettes
He played college ball for Brigham Young University.  He signed with Montreal in 2002.  he was named the CFL’s Outstanding Canadian for both the 2002 nd 2003 seasons.
Sources: Fantasy Sports Network player bio and CFL Awards History

 

 
Kirk Chambers

offensive lineman

Cleveland Browns

Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round, 176th overall, in the 2004 NFL Draft. Cleveland Browns site

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Greg Clark
Photo: Tri Star Productions
Greg Clark
San Francisco 49ers
He served in the Illinois Peoria Mission from 1991-1993. He was drafted by San Francisco in 1997. By 2000, he had become a regular part of the 49er system, starting 15 of 16 games. In 2001, he was sidelined the entire season with a hamstring injury. And in 2002, he was terminated due to a back injury that just kept getting worse. Today, he works in real estate in northern California.
Source: "Missing in Action: The Greg Clark Story," by Kelly L. Martinez, Meridian Magazine, 14 Feb 2003

 

 
Todd Christensen
 
Todd Christensen
tight end
Los Angeles Raiders
He graduated from BYU in 1978.  In 1981 he helped the Raiders win Super Bowl XV (15) against the Philadelphia Eagles.  In 1983, he helped the Raiders win Super Bowl XVII (17).  In 1987, he retired from professional football, and now he announces for NBC Sports. 
Source: Cougar Club Hall of Fame
Cougar Club Hall of Fame
Kevin Curtis
Photo: NFL.com
Kevin Curtis
wide receiver
St. Louis Rams
His impressive late-season play is a legitimate cause for optimism that the St. Louis offense can regain its elite status next season.  He has the kind of top-end speed that allowed the Rams' deep passing game to flourish late in the season and into the playoffs.  He outran CB DeAngelo Hall, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2004 draft, to the end zone for a 57-yard TD catch against Atlanta. 
Source: Jim Thomas for TSN


 
Ty Detmer
Photo: Sports Illustrated
Ty Detmer
quarterback
Green Bay Packers
Philadelphia Eagles
San Francisco 49ers
Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
In 1990, he was playing for BYU and up for the Heisman trophy.  The campaign got in full swing after he led the Cougars to a 28-21 upset win over the #1 ranked defending national champion Miami Hurricanes.  The most fun part of the campaign was when they sent out neckties to the voting members of the media.  Even the Ute's got in on it, wearing the ugliest ties they could find to the game between BYU and the University of Utah.  His rookie season was in 1992.

 

ESPN Profile
Brandon Doman
quarterback
San Francisco 49ers
He was born in Salt Lake City.   He played college football at Brigham Young University.   His rookie year was 2002. 
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