|
|
 |
 |
Famous Mormons in Football Page 4
 Photo: | Anton Palepoi Defensive end Seattle Seahawks | He was born in American Samoa. He attended the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. He was drafted in 2002, during the second round, 28th Pick by Seattle Seahawks.
|
 media.scout.com |
Marvin Philip Browns | Attended Oak Ridge (Eldorado Hills, Cal.) High School…started on both sides of the ball, registering 60 tackles, including three sacks as a senior…earned Super Prep All-Far West honors as the No. 78 prospect in the region…also garnered first-team All-County recognition in 1999…superb rugby player who earned team MVP accolades...is the son of Luseane and John Philip...Resides in Cameron Park, Calif. |
 Photo www.nflplayers.com | Brady Poppinga Linebacker Green Bay Packers | After graduating from high school, Poppinga took a two-year hiatus from school to join a mission to Uruguay,he attended BYU Poppinga comes from a very athletic family. His father, Dennis, played as a tight end at BYU from 1968 to 1971; his brother Casey played the same position at Utah State University and appeared on the practice squads of the Seattle Seahawks , the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2004 NFL season; his brother Kelly plays linbacker at BYU; and his older sister Tara played volleyball at Utah State. |
 photo www.draftshowcase.com | Sione Pouha Jets | One thing that separates Pouha from many other NFL freshmen is his faith. Before starting college, he spent two years as a Latter-day Saint missionary. "That was the biggest growing moment for me in terms of who I was, where I stood, and what I believe in," he said. Nydailynews.com "You don't get paid for it, you don't get any kind of commission, you're not working to climb up the ladder in the church, it's just a service you go out and do for a couple years. You pay for it on your own." Nydailynews.com |
 |
Cory Procter Cowboys, Montana |
Cory Ryan Procter was named all-Northwest, all-state, all-area, and
all-league offensive lineman as a senior at Gig Harbor, Wash., High School.
Was a team captain for the football and wresting squads and was voted team MVP in both sports after his junior and senior seasons. 2005 Dallas Cowboys Rookie Club. Dallas Cowboys Draft Day/Fan Appreciation Party. Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate Party for North Texas Food Bank. 2008 Poker for Pets for SPCA of Texas. |
 | Andy Reid Coach Philadelphia Eagles | Graduated from BYU with a bachelor's degree and a master's. As a player at BYU, he was also a columnist for the Daily Herald. "I keep a journal to this day." It was at a physical education class at BYU that he met the woman who would become his wife, Tammy. He converted to the Mormon faith in 1979. They have been married 21 years and have five children, each of whom was born in a different state as he literally moved up the coaching ladder. From 1992-1998, he worked as an assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers. It was in 1999 that he took over as coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and turned a 3-13 ball club into one of the elite teams in the NFL. Source: "Coach Profile: Andy Reid" by eaglegene05, NFL Fans, 09 Dec 2003
|
 |
Gabe Reid Chicago Bears
|
Gabriel "Gabe" Reid born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Gabe is a a former tight end for the Chicago Bears. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Brigham Young University. Reid played high school football for Leone High School in American Samoa. |
 Photo: ESPN Radio | Sean Salisbury Quarterback Indianapolis Colts Minnesota Vikings San Diego Chargers | Retired in 1997, he is now a regular part of ESPN's NFL coverage and co-hosts on ESPN Radio. Interview, Fall 2002 |
 |
Samson Satele Dolphins, Hawaii | Attended Kailua (Hawaii) High School where he was a first-team all-state offensive lineman as a senior Lettered three times in basketball and three times in track, where he performed in the shot put and the discusWas named the school's athlete of the year as a junior in 2000-01 Son of Norine and Faalata Satele. He is the nephew of former University of Hawaii and San Diego Chargers linebacker Alvis Satele and former Hawaii volleyball player Lee Ann Pestana |
 |
Derek Schouman Bills, Boise State | Named first-team All-WAC...Finished the season fourth on the team in receiving with 21 catches for 204 yards and three touchdowns...Had a career-high five catches for 35 yards against Utah State...Had three catches for 50 yards at Utah and three catches for 28 yards at New Mexico State...Had two catches for 41 yards with two touchdowns against Hawaii...Also had a touchdown catch at Idaho...Named to the John Mackey Award Watch List which honors the nation’s top tight end... |
 | Todd Shell | He played for BYU was drafted by San Francisco 49ers won 2 super bowls, the went on to coach for Arizona Rattlers Football, San Jose Saber cats, and New York |
 Photo: NBC 10 | Vai Sikahema St. Louis Cardinals Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Eagles | He is a native of Tonga. Served in the South Dakota Mission (1981-1983). One of only three players to return two punts for scores in one quarter. His final season was in 1993. Anchorman, Sports Reporter, NBC 10 Philadelphia |
 bolttalk.com |
Derek Smith Chargers |
A workout fanatic, Smith trains in San Diego with a personal
trainer, along with the team’s strength and conditioning staff.
While playing in San Francisco, Smith had the 49ers’ strength coach
help him design a replica of the 49ers weight room in the garage of
his home.
A true outdoorsman from rugged American Fork, Utah, Smith’s favorite
pastimes include hunting and fishing. He recently purchased a kayak
so that he can fish off the San Diego coastline. Smith’s
biggest-ever catch is a 76-pound sailfish that he caught during a
trip to Mazatlan, Mexico.
Smith’s wife, Taryn, is a San Diego native and for the last few
years, the couple made their offseason home in the San Diego coastal
suburb of Encinitas.
www.chargers.com
|
 | Luke Staley Running back Detroit Lions | He played college football at Brigham Young University. Originally drafted by Lions in the seventh round (214th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He has already had several knee injuries requiring surgery. |
| Andy Stokes Seattle Seahawks | Andy Stokes (born June 2, 1981) was Mr. Irrelevant--i.e., the last pick--of the 2005 NFL Draft. The New England Patriots draftee went to the William Penn University and played Tight end. Cut by the Patriots during training camp, he went to the Arizona Cardinals He is now with the Seattle Seahawks |
 msn.foxsports.com |
Naufahu Tahi Vikings | Family are natives of Tonga, but he was born in California before moving to Utah as a child…Was out of football from 2000-03 while serving a Mormon mission in Jacksonville, FL…Attended Granger High in West Valley City, Utah…Named the USA Today Player of the Year for the state of Utah as a senior…Set a state record for rushing TDs…Ran for over 5,700 yards as a prep player. |
 Photo: Top Prospects 1999 Draft | John Tait left tackle Kansas City Chiefs Chicago Bears | He played for BYU until 1999 when he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was the 14th pick in the draft that year, but when he flew to Kansas City, negotiations nearly broke down. They disagreed on financial matters, but he was more upset when the president berated him with four-letter words saying, "You can go back into the !@#$ draft." "He just lost control there, and unfortunately, I don't know if it was meant to intimidate me or whatever." Source: "Curses! Profanity ends Chiefs' talks with No. 1 draft pick," by Randy Covitz, The Kansas City Star, 01 Sep 1999
|
 | Glen Titensor guard Dallas Cowboys | He joined the Cowboys in 1981 as a third-round pick out of Brigham Young, playing in 16 games as a rookie. He played in 82 games in his seven-year career. He was part of Tom Landry's final Cowboys team in 1988. His final season with the Cowboys was also 1988. |
 | Phil Tuckett wide receiver San Diego Chargers | Founder of NFL Films |
| Joe Tuipala linebacker Barcelona Dragons Jacksonville Jaguars | He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and played college football at San Diego State. His rookie year was 1999 with the Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints. In the spring of 2000, he played for Barcelona Dragons of the NFL Europe League, and he was third on the team with 48 tackles.
|
|
 Photo: David Fary | Kyle Turley tackle New Orleans Saints St. Louis Rams | He was born in Provo, grew up in southern California (Moreno Valley), and went to San Diego State for 5 years. He was the number 7 pick in the 1998 NFL Draft.NFL.com |
 Deseret News |
Eric Weddle Chargers | Born in Fontana, California...two-time Mt. Baldy League Offensive and Defensive MVP, three-time all-league choice, two-time All-CIF selection and league Rookie of Year at Alta Loma High School in Alta Loma, California...intercepted five passes, forced five fumbles, rushed for 22 scores and threw five touchdown passes as senior...helped lead Braves to 2000 Mt. Baldy League championship...lettered in basketball and baseball. |
 | Danny White quarterback Dallas Cowboys | He played for the Dallas Cowboys for thirteen years (1976-1989). In 1992, he began coaching the Arizona Rattlers, an arena football team in Phoenix. |
 | Kyle Whittingham Utah, head coach |
1978-81: BYU, linebacker (1978-81); 1983-85: Denver Gold, New Orleans Breakers (USFL); 1987: Los Angeles Rams (NFL) Utah, head coach |
 | Marc Wilson quarterback Oakland Raiders Los Angeles Raiders Green Bay Packers New England Patriots | He was drafted by the Raiders out of BYU. He was an ideal quarterback standing 6 foot 6 inches and weighing 205 pounds. In 1981, he played in Super Bowl XV (15) with the Oakland Raiders. In 1984, he played in Super Bowl XVIII (18) with the Los Angeles Raiders. In 1990, he played his final season of professional football. |
 |
Scott Young Browns | Young attended Hillcrest High School (Midvale) in Midvale, Utah and was a three-year letterman in football. He is the son of a police officer and an elementary school teacher. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer Young is an Eagle Scout with 64 merit badges. |
 Photo: SF Gate | Steve Young quarterback Tampa Bay Buccaneers San Francisco 49ers | A descendant of Brigham Young, he graduated from BYU. In 1985, he signed with Tampa Bay. In 1987, he was acquired by San Francisco where he played in the shadow of the great Joe Montana, replacing him in games where he became injured but performing with excellence. When Montana retired, Young set to work at breaking every record he ever set and became one of the finest NFL quarterbacks of all time. In 1994, he earned his law degree. In 1996, he was interviewed by Mike Wallace and appeared on 60 minutes in a 15-minute segment on the Church which included an interview with Gordon B. Hinckley and J. Willard Marriott, Jr. In 1998, he turned down the opportunity to appear in
There's Something About Mary. In 1999, he suffered his fourth concussion in three years and decided to retire from professional football. He complained that business interests of the league made it difficult to acquire adequate linemen to protect the quarterback. In 2000 he and his wife were the first couple to be married in the new temple in Hawaii. Source: All Stars. |
