List of BYU Cougars in the NFL draft explained

This is a list of Brigham Young University Cougars football players in the NFL Draft.

Key

BBackKKickerNTNose tackle
CCenterLBLinebackerFBFullback
DBDefensive backPPunterHBHalfback
DEDefensive endQBQuarterbackWRWide receiver
DTDefensive tackleRBRunning backGGuard
EEndTOffensive tackleTETight end

Selections

YearRoundPickOverallPlayerTeamPosition
19389373John StringhamBrooklyn DodgersB
1939212192Merrill WatersDetroit LionsE
1942166146Dean ChipmanWashington RedskinsB
171151Garth ChamberlainPittsburgh SteelersG
1946144124Dick ChattertonChicago BearsB
1947161136Reed NielsenDetroit LionsC
196171Scotty DeedsChicago CardinalsB
282257Dick ChattertonBoston YanksB
1948314289Gayland MillsGreen Bay PackersE
1949161152Kimball MerrillDetroit LionsT
1951143162Rex BerrySan Francisco 49ersDB
1952148165Ray OliversonDetroit LionsB
19542212256Dewey BrundageDetroit LionsDE
1955177200Bob BillsNew York GiantsB
19571810215Jay WeenigDetroit LionsG
19607678Lonnie DennisPittsburgh SteelersG
106114John KapelePittsburgh SteelersDE
1962192146Kent HorneOakland RaidersT
1112152Kent HornePhiladelphia EaglesT
19631712236Gene FrantzDetroit LionsB
1964218168Alan RobinsonSan Diego ChargersB
166216Alan RobinsonDetroit LionsB
196610284Dennis BrewsterBoston PatriotsT
6585Dennis BrewsterChicago BearsT
196731164Curg BelcherWashington RedskinsDB
69142Virgil CarterChicago BearsQB
116269Lou AndrusDenver BroncosDE
1422363Casey BoyettOakland RaidersWR
196859120Phil OdleDetroit LionsWR
914233Casey BoyettSan Francisco 49ersWR
135332Max HuberNew England PatriotsT
1713449Dennis PateraSan Francisco 49ersK
1969816198Mike LoperSan Francisco 49ersT
19701411349Jeff SlippDenver BroncosLB
19713658Chris FarasopoulosNew York JetsDB
197221238Gordon GravellePittsburgh SteelersT
4482Jeff LymanSt. Louis CardinalsLB
19733254Paul HowardDenver BroncosG
31466Pete Van ValkenburgNew Orleans SaintsRB
1519383Dan HansenSan Francisco 49ersDB
19741020254Dave AtkinsonPittsburgh SteelersDB
1421359Doug RichardsDallas CowboysDB
197531264Gary SheideCincinnati BengalsQB
32274Wayne BakerSan Francisco 49ersDT
41593Paul LinfordBaltimore ColtsDT
197632383Brad OatesSt. Louis CardinalsT
613169Stan VarnerAtlanta FalconsDT
813222Orrin OlsenKansas City ChiefsC
102267Sid SmithTampa Bay BuccaneersLB
1726485Gary ShawLos Angeles RamsDB
1977524136Dave HubbardNew Orleans SaintsT
84199Bill RiceNew York GiantsDT
1116295Brian BillickSan Francisco 49ersTE
197822856Todd ChristensenDallas CowboysTE
31773Gifford NielsenHouston OilersQB
620158Mekeli IeremiaChicago BearsDE
919241Lance ReynoldsPittsburgh SteelersT
197987199Larry MillerSt. Louis CardinalsLB
1027275Tod ThompsonPittsburgh SteelersTE
198011515Marc WilsonOakland RaidersQB
22755Mat MendenhallWashington RedskinsDE
198121442Clay BrownDenver BroncosTE
32581Glen TitensorDallas CowboysDE
4487Scott PhillipsSeattle SeahawksWR
423106Nick EyreHouston OilersT
628166Glen ReddNew Orleans SaintsLB
82195Lloyd JonesNew York JetsWR
83196Eric LaneSeattle SeahawksRB
1982155Jim McMahonChicago BearsQB
423106Dan PlaterDenver BroncosWR
19834690Tom HolmoeSan Francisco 49ersDB
1222329Chuck EhinSan Diego ChargersDT
198412424Todd ShellSan Francisco 49ersLB
1124304Kirk PendletonSan Francisco 49ersWR
111Steve YoungTampa Bay BuccaneersQB
12222Gordon HudsonSeattle SeahawksTE
198512828Trevor MatichNew England PatriotsC
422106Kyle MorrellMinnesota VikingsDB
519131Louis WongSt. Louis CardinalsG
526138Lee JohnsonHouston OilersK
716184Jim HerrmannDallas CowboysDE
198631772Robbie BoscoGreen Bay PackersQB
513123Leon WhiteCincinnati BengalsLB
819213Kurt GouveiaWashington RedskinsLB
99230Cary WhittinghamCincinnati BengalsLB
105254Vai SikahemaSt. Louis CardinalsRB
1128305Glen KozlowskiChicago BearsWR
1215320Jeff SprowlsSan Diego ChargersDB
198711111Shawn KnightNew Orleans SaintsDT
11717Jason BuckCincinnati BengalsDE
72170Mark BelliniIndianapolis ColtsWR
926249Lakei HeimuliChicago BearsRB
1988517126Rodney ThomasMiami DolphinsDB
128313David FutrellNew York GiantsDT
1214319Steve KaufusiPhiladelphia EaglesDE
198932480John HunterMinnesota VikingsT
815210Rodney RiceNew England PatriotsDB
820215Warren WheatLos Angeles RamsT
199032376Mo ElewonibiWashington RedskinsG
199164143Neal FortLos Angeles RamsT
75172Brian MitchellAtlanta FalconsDB
1117295Chris SmithCincinnati BengalsTE
199296230Ty DetmerGreen Bay PackersQB
19934892Derwin GrayIndianapolis ColtsDB
199532387Evan PilgrimChicago BearsG
429127Tim HanshawSan Francisco 49ersTE
610181Travis HallAtlanta FalconsDT
619190Eli HerringOakland RaidersT
75213John WalshCincinnati BengalsQB
199633495Mike UlufaleDallas CowboysDT
1997611174Itula MiliSeattle SeahawksTE
1998526149Eric BatemanNew York JetsT
630183Dustin JohnsonNew York JetsRB
722211Jason AndersenNew England PatriotsC
199911414John TaitKansas City ChiefsT
619188Daren YanceyOakland RaidersDT
738244Joe WongMiami DolphinsG
200012828Rob MorrisIndianapolis ColtsLB
33193Byron FrischTennessee TitansDE
59138Matt JohnsonIndianapolis ColtsG
2001716216Owen PochmanNew England PatriotsK
746246Tevita OfahengaueArizona CardinalsTE
200222355Doug JolleyOakland RaidersTE
22961Ryan DenneyBuffalo BillsDE
528163Brandon DomanSan Francisco 49ersQB
73214Luke StaleyDetroit LionsRB
731242Brett KeiselPittsburgh SteelersDE
2003631204Dustin RykertOakland RaidersT
720234Spencer NeadNew England PatriotsTE
2004739240Colby BockwoldtNew Orleans SaintsLB
2005424125Brady PoppingaGreen Bay PackersDE
536172Scott YoungG
714228Shaun NuaPittsburgh SteelersDE
2006710218Todd WatkinsArizona CardinalsWR
20072840John BeckMiami DolphinsQB
2008424123Bryan KehlNew York GiantsLB
2009427127Austin CollieIndianapolis ColtsWR
76215Fui VakapunaCincinnati BengalsFB
2010416114Dennis PittaBaltimore RavensTE
2013155Ezekiel AnsahDetroit LionsDE
20142840Kyle Van NoyDetroit LionsLB
20163770Bronson KaufusiBaltimore RavensDE
2017427134Jamaal WilliamsGreen Bay PackersRB
20183670Fred WarnerSan Francisco 49ersLB
201931680Sione TakitakiCleveland BrownsLB
2021122Zach WilsonNew York JetsQB
3670Brady ChristensenCarolina PanthersT
722250Khyiris TongaChicago BearsDT
723251Chris WilcoxTampa Bay BuccaneersDB
730258Dax MilneWashington Football TeamWR
202258151Tyler AllgeierAtlanta FalconsRB
202344106Blake FreelandIndianapolis ColtsT
529164Jaren HallMinnesota VikingsQB
542177Puka NacuaLos Angeles RamsWR
202423163Kingsley SuamataiaKansas City ChiefsT

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Notable undrafted players

Note: No drafts held before 1936

YearPlayerDebut teamPositionNotes
1935Philadelphia EaglesE/C
1960Oakland RaidersB
New York TitansDB
1964Los Angeles RamsLB
1969Denver BroncosDB
1980Green Bay PackersG
Cincinnati BengalsWR
Pittsburgh SteelersRB
1982Los Angeles RamsLB
1983New York GiantsCPro Bowl (1990), (1991), (1993), (1994), (1995) Super Bowl Champion (Super Bowl XXI), (Super Bowl XXV), (Super Bowl XXIX)
1984Houston OilersT
1985San Diego ChargersDB
San Francisco 49ersT
1987Los Angeles RamsLB
New England PatriotsRB
Los Angeles RamsG
Kansas City ChiefsRB
Kansas City ChiefsT
Los Angeles RamsRB
1990Atlanta FalconsDB
Phoenix CardinalsDE
1991Seattle SeahawksT
1992San Diego ChargersRB
1993Cincinnati BengalsG
1995Kansas City ChiefsRB
1996Philadelphia EaglesCSuper Bowl Champion (Super Bowl XXXVII)
1997Philadelphia EaglesTEPro Bowl (2000), (2001), (2002) Super Bowl Champion (Super Bowl XXXIV)
Indianapolis ColtsWR
Philadelphia EaglesDB
1998Indianapolis ColtsG
Carolina PanthersLB
2001Pittsburgh SteelersDTSuper Bowl Champion (Super Bowl XL), (Super Bowl XLIII)
Indianapolis ColtsDT
2002Philadelphia EaglesLB
Arizona CardinalsT
2003Philadelphia EaglesRB
Chicago BearsTE
2005New Orleans SaintsG
Miami DolphinsDE/LSPro Bowl (2010), (2012)
Arizona CardinalsDB
2007Cincinnati BengalsRB
Cincinnati BengalsTE
Minnesota VikingsRB
2009Oakland RaidersLB
Philadelphia EaglesC
2010Miami DolphinsG
Arizona CardinalsQB
2011Green Bay PackersLB
Oakland RaidersFB
2012Pittsburgh SteelersDT
Philadelphia EaglesT
2014Oakland RaidersLB
Kansas City ChiefsDBSuper Bowl Champion (Super Bowl LIII)
New York GiantsLB
2015Oakland RaidersDB
Arizona CardinalsLB
Baltimore RavensT
Cleveland BrownsWR
2016Chicago BearsFB
2017Seattle SeahawksFB
Green Bay PackersQB
New England PatriotsLB
Cleveland BrownsDB
Los Angeles ChargersDB
2018Arizona CardinalsWR
Kansas City ChiefsC
Cleveland BrownsDB
2019New Orleans SaintsDE
2020Baltimore RavensRB
Dallas CowboysLB
2021Kansas City ChiefsDB
Las Vegas RaidersTE
2022Dallas CowboysC
Indianapolis ColtsWR
Buffalo BillsWR
2023Miami DolphinsRB
2024Kansas City ChiefsP
Detroit LionsTE
Indianapolis ColtsQB
Houston TexansLB

Notes and References

  1. http://www.drafthistory.com/index.php/colleges/b DraftHistory.com