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Famous Mormons in Football Page 3
 www.nflplayers.com | Reno Mahe Philadelphia Eagles | Reno Mahe played football at Brighton High School In Salt Lake City, Utah where he was named All-State twice. As a senior, he led his team to a 10-1 record and was chosen as the Gatorade Utah Player of the Year. He also earned team MVP, All-Region, and region MVP honors in his final high school season. He lettered in football three times, and in basketball two times. Although he was not drafted into the NFL, Mahe joined the Philadelphia Eagles as a rookie free agent and made the team's 2003 Opening Day roster. He switched from wide receiver to his original position, running back. In four seasons with the Eagles, he has seen limited action. He has played in 38 games in his NFL career, rushing 43 times for 178 yards and catching 27 passes for 196 yards. His major contributions for the Eagles have come on special teams. In 2005, he led the NFL in punt returning with 21 returns for 269 yards, an average of 12.8 yards per return. | He became a local fan favorite in Philadelphia when he took on a part-time job at Chickie's and Pete's restaurant in the summer before a training camp. |
 | Brandon Manumaleuna tight end St. Louis Rams | Drafted in the fourth round in 2001. | |
 Photo: Nash Speaks | Trevor Matich Patriots Lions Jets Colts Redskins | He was a first round draft choice of the New England Patriots. In his NFL career he played seven different positions, starting at five of them. Now a color commentator on ESPN | Trevor Matich.com |
 | Itula Mili tight end Seattle Seahawks | He played college football at BYU. His rookie year was 1998 In an interview with the Seattle Times, he talks about his mission to New Zealand and the importance of his LDS beliefs. When asked if he is "ever compromised at being a Mormon and a NFL player," He responded that he has discussions about religion with other players: "A lot of them hold a lot of stereotypes about my religion, but I like that because it gives me an opportunity to share the truth of what I believe in." Source: Seattle Times, 10 Oct 2000
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 | Christopher James Miller | He was born August 9, 1965 in Pomona, California, is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. A 6'2", 212-lb. quarterback from the University of Oregon, Miller played in 10 NFL seasons from 1987-1995 and 1999. His best year as a pro came during the 1991 season for the Falcons when he threw for over 3,000 yards and 26 touchdowns. | |
 | Scott Mitchell quarterback Miami Dolphins Detroit Lions Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals | "Scott Mitchell: Key is finding what works," by Tim Sullivan, Bengals Enquirer, 16 Nov 2000 | |
 Photo: Sports Illustrated | Rob Morris linebacker Indianapolis Colts | Morris has cultivated and developed a reputation for being a little crazy, which helps in a position known for its gritty reputation. In a position known for its nastiness, a reputation for lunacy gives credibility to the idea that the player will do just about anything to win. One of his craziest stunts was when he and his roommates were in the Florida Everglades. He decided he wanted a picture of himself with an alligator, and jumped a fence to get a little closer. He soon found himself running from a 7-foot gator. "I never knew an alligator could move so well. But those suckers can run. It was all I could do to get away. It wasn't too comfortable being the 'chasee' instead of the chaser." Source: "BYU's Morris a bit crazy, and thankful for it," by Len Pasquarelli, SportsLine, 10 Apr 2000
| "Colts get the man they want: LB Morris," Sports Illustrated, 15 Apr 2000 |
 ESPN | Edwin Mulitalo guard Baltimore Ravens | He completed a two-year Mormon mission (1993-94). He started with the Baltimore Ravens in 1999. He plays Santa Claus (in the largest Santa suit made) at the children’s holiday party at St. Vincent’s Center in Timonium. He regularly works with youth groups through his church. He and his wife are the parents of a girl born in 2000.
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 | Gifford Nielsen quarterback Houston Oilers | He played for the Oilers for six years from 1978-1983. He has an extensive sports background, having played professional football, college football and basketball. Giff attended Brigham Young University on a football and basketball scholarship. During his junior year, he turned his full attention to football as quarterback for the BYU Cougars. The Football Writers of America named him an All-American. The National Collegiate Athletic Association chose Giff as one of the top five scholar athletes and he recently received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. www.khou.com | Cougar Club Hall of Fame |
 | Bart Oates offensive lineman San Francisco 49er's New York Giants | From Albany, Georgia. He first went to BYU in 1977. He served in the Nevada Las Vegas Mission. In 1980, he was back at BYU, protecting
Jim McMahon. In 1983, he earned his accounting degree from BYU. In 1985, he signed with the New York Giants as a free agent. In 1990, he earned a law degree from Seton Hall University. He played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1994-1995. Source: Cougar Club Hall of Fame Updated 04 Apr 2004 | Cougar Club Hall of Fame |
 Photo: Hall of Fame | Merlin Olsen defensive tackle St. Louis Rams | He was the Ram's first-round draft pick in 1962. He was named to the Pro Bowl 14 consecutive times (a league-record). From 1966-1970 was part of the "Fearsome Foursome." They allowed fewer points than any defense in the NFL. In 1982, he was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His final season was 1976. After football, he worked for NBC as a
broadcaster and anactor (Little House on the Prairie). He has also been the national spokesman for FTD Florists since 1983. Source: Inter Speak | |
 | Burgess Owens | Clarence Burgess Owens born August 2,1951 in Columbus, Ohio was a safety who played ten seasons in the NFL for the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders. He was a part of the Raiders Super Bowl XV winning team.
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