byu football 2023

BYU coach Kalani Sitake walks away from huddle with his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wyoming on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

BYU has had 38 players in the NFL and 17 drafted who played ball at the pro level since 2011. These players have won super bowls, pro bowls, and college awards. BYU have 16 active for the 2023 season in the NFL. BYU has also had some play in the CFL, XFL, and USFL.

Tyler Allgeier

  • Running Back
  • Atlanta Falcons
  • 2022-Current
  • Drafted 151st in 2022

Zayne Anderson

zayne anderson
KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 27: Zayne Anderson #39 of the Kansas City Chiefs defends against the Los Angeles Rams at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)Getty ImagesKANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 27: Zayne Anderson #39 of the Kansas City Chiefs defends against the Los Angeles Rams at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)Getty Images
  • Defensive Back
  • 2021-Current
  • Chiefs and Bills
  • Not Drafted

Ezekial Ansah

  • Defensive End
  • 2013-2020
  • Lions, Seahawks, and 49ers
  • Drafted 5th in 2013

John Beck

  • Quarterback
  • 2007-2011
  • Dolphins and Commanders
  • Drafted 40th in 2007

Matt Bushman

BYU
Tight end Matt Bushman, who’s from Tucson, scored a pair of touchdowns for the Chiefs during an exhibition game against the Packers on Aug. 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Charlie Riedel, Associated Press
  • Tight End
  • 2021-Present
  • Raiders and Chiefs
  • Not Drafted

Brady Christensen

  • Offensive Line
  • 2021-Present
  • Panthers
  • Drafted 70th in 2021

Austin Collie

  • Wide Receiver
  • 2009-2013
  • Colts and Patriots
  • Drafted 127th in 2009

Robertson Daniel

  • Defensive Back
  • 2016-2018
  • Ravens
  • Not Drafted

Michael Davis

michael davis
Chargers cornerback Michael Davis admitted his personal life cost him a starting job but promises not to drop the ball this season.(Alex Gallardo / Associated Press)
  • Defensive Back
  • 2017-Present
  • Chargers
  • Not Drafted

John Denney

  • Long Snapper
  • 2005-2018
  • Dolphins
  • Not Drafted

Hebron Fangupo

  • Defensive Tackle
  • 2012-2013
  • Seahawks and Steelers
  • Not Drafted

Alani Fua

alani fua
Sep 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Alani Fua (59) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Mike Davis (22) at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
  • Linebacker
  • 2015-2016
  • Cardinals
  • Not Drafted

Spencer Hadley

  • Linebacker
  • 2014
  • Raiders
  • Not Drafted

Taysom Hill

  • Quarterback, Tight End, Punt Returner, Special Teams
  • 2017-Present
  • Packers and Saints
  • Not Drafted

Chris Hoke

  • Defensive Tackle
  • 2004-2011
  • Steelers
  • Not Drafted

Bronson Kaufusi

Bronson kaufusi
(Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
  • Defensive Line
  • 2016-2019
  • Ravens and Jets
  • Drafted 70th in 2016

Bryan Kehl

  • Linebacker
  • 2008-2013
  • Giants, Rams, Chiefs, Commanders
  • Drafted 123rd in 2008

Brett Keisel

  • Defensive End
  • 2002-2014
  • Steelers
  • Drafted 242nd in 2002

Harvey Langi

Harvey langi
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is upended by New York Jets linebacker Harvey Langi (44) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.AP
  • Linebacker
  • 2017-Present
  • Patriots, Jets, Broncos, and Raiders
  • Not Drafted

Paul Lasike

  • Fullback
  • 2016
  • Bears
  • Not Drafted

Jordan Leslie

  • Wide Receiver
  • 2017
  • Browns
  • Not Drafted

Dax Milne

dax milne
Dax Milne #15 of the Washington Commanders warms up prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 06, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
  • Wide Receiver
  • 2021-Present
  • Commanders
  • Drafted 258th in 2021

Kai Nacua

  • Defensive Back
  • 2017-2021
  • Browns, 49ers, and Jets
  • Not Drafted

David Nixon

  • Linebacker
  • 2009-2011
  • Raiders, Texans, and Rams
  • Not Drafted

Dennis Pitta

  • Tight End
  • 2010-2016
  • Ravens
  • Drafted 114th in 2010

Brady Poppinga

BYU
Runningback Brandon Jacobs (L) of the New York Giants is tackled by Brady Poppinga (51) and Nick Barnett (56) of the Green Bay Packers during the NFC championship game 20 January 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. JONATHAN DANIEL, AFP/Getty Images
  • Linebacker
  • 2005-2012
  • Packers, Rams, and Cowboys
  • Drafted 125th in 2005

Dallas Reynolds

  • Guard
  • 2012-2015
  • Eagles and Giants
  • Not Drafted

Daniel Sorensen

  • Saftey
  • 2014-Present
  • Chiefs and Saints
  • Not Drafted

Vic So’oto

  • Linebacker
  • 2011-2013
  • Packers, Raiders, and Cardinals
  • Not Drafted

Sione Takitaki

BYU
Sione Takitaki #44 of the Cleveland Browns is pursued by Alejandro Villanueva #78 of the Pittsburgh Steelers while returning an interception during the second half of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
  • Linebacker
  • 2019-Present
  • Browns
  • Drafted 80th in 2019

Khyiris Tonga

  • Defensive Line
  • 2021-Present
  • Bears and Vikings
  • Drafted 250th in 2021

Manase Tonga

  • Fullback
  • 2011
  • Raiders
  • Not Drafted

Uani Unga

  • Linebacker
  • 2015
  • Giants
  • Not Drafted

Kyle Van Noy

NFL
Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots dives over pylon for a touchdown after fumble recovery as Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants tries to tackle the during the fourth quarter of the NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
  • Linebacker
  • 2014-Present
  • Lions, Patriots, Dolphins, and Chargers
  • Drafted 40th in 2014

Fred Warner

  • Linebacker
  • 2018-Present
  • 49ers
  • Drafted 70th in 2018

De’Ondre Wesley

  • Offensive Tackle
  • 2015
  • Ravens
  • Not Drafted

Jamaal Williams

byu players
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Detroit Lions rushes for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
  • Running Back
  • 2017-Present
  • Packers, Lions and Saints
  • Drafted 134th in 2017

Ty’Son Williams

  • Running Back
  • 2021-Present
  • Ravens and Cardinals
  • Not Drafted

Zach Wilson

  • Quarterback
  • 2021-Present
  • Jets
  • Drafted 2nd in 2021

Check out the other BYU articles from this Month