List of Brigham Young University alumni

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The Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center, built in 2007
The Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center, built in 2007

This list of Brigham Young University alumni includes notable graduates, non-graduate former students, and current students of Brigham Young University (BYU). In addition to its undergraduate program, BYU offers graduate degrees in 47 departments and includes two graduate schools: the Marriott School of Management and the J. Reuben Clark Law School.[1] As of November 2007, BYU has approximately 362,000 living alumni.[2]

This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy certain standards for completeness.
Revisions and sourced additions are welcome.

Contents

[edit] Academia and research

[edit] University Presidents and Deans

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Bednar, David A.David A. Bednar 1976 M.O.B. (Marriott) Fourteenth President of BYU-Idaho (Rexburg, Idaho) [3]
Benson, Michael T.Michael T. Benson 1990 B.A. Fourteenth President of Snow College, fifteenth (and current) President of Southern Utah University [4]
Davis-Blake, AlisonAlison Davis-Blake 1979
1982		 B.S.
M.O.B. (Marriott)		 Current Dean of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota [5]
Clark, Kim B.Kim B. Clark — (transferred to Harvard before graduating) Eighth Dean of the Harvard Business School, fifteenth (and current) president of BYU-Idaho (Rexburg, Idaho) [6]
Dunn, John MaximillianJohn Maximillian Dunn 1972 Ed.D. President of Western Michigan University [7]
Dyer, William G.William G. Dyer 1950
1952		 B.A.
M.A.		 Forth Dean of the Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management [8]
Grout, John R.John R. Grout 1984 B.S. (Marriott) Dean of Campbell School of Business at Berry College [9]
Hafen, Bruce C.Bruce C. Hafen 1964 B.A. Eleventh President of BYU-Idaho, third Dean of the Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School [10]
Harris, Franklin S.Franklin S. Harris President of Brigham Young University [11]
Holland, Jeffrey R.Jeffrey R. Holland 1965
1966		 B.A.
M.A.		 Ninth President of Brigham Young University [12]
Lee, Rex E.Rex E. Lee 1960
1996		 B.A.
Hon. D.L.		 Tenth President of Brigham Young University [13][14]
Limbong, John W.John W. Limbong 1978 M.S. President of the University of International Golden Indonesia [15][16]
Millner, F. AnnF. Ann Millner 1986 Ed.D. Eleventh President of Weber State University [17][18]
Nadauld, Stephen D.Stephen D. Nadauld 1968 B.S. Ninth President of Weber State University, former Director of BYU MBA program, current interim President of Dixie State College [19][20]
Oaks, Dallin H.Dallin H. Oaks 1954 B.A. Eighth President of Brigham Young University [21]
Rawlins, V. LaneV. Lane Rawlins 1963 B.S. Ninth President of the Washington State University [22]
Taylor, Weldon J.Weldon J. Taylor 1934 B.S. First Dean of the Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management [23]
Whitman, Dale A.Dale A. Whitman 1963 B.S. Former Dean of the University of Missouri School of Law, former President of the Association of American Law Schools [24]
Worthen, Kevin J.Kevin J. Worthen 1979
1982		 B.A.
J.D. (Clark)		 Fifth (and current) Dean of the Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School [25]
Young, Michael K.Michael K. Young 1973 B.A. Fourteenth (and current) President of the University of Utah, former Dean of The George Washington University Law School [26]

[edit] Professors and researchers

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Boyer, Paul D.Paul D. Boyer 1939 B.S. Co-winner of 1997 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on the "enzymatic mechanism underlying the synthesis of Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)". [27]
Christensen, Clayton M.Clayton M. Christensen 1975 B.A. Coined the term "disruptive technology"; Harvard Business School professor [28]
Dutcher, J. ScottJ. Scott Dutcher 2002 B.S. (Marriott) Winner of 2006 Burton Award for Legal Achievement [29]
Farnsworth, PhiloPhilo Farnsworth 1923
1968		 B.S.
Hon. D.Sc.		 Co-inventor of the television [30][31]
Fletcher, HarveyHarvey Fletcher 1907 B.S. Physicist credited with invention of the hearing aid, founding dean of the BYU College of Engineering [32]
Harris, ChauncyChauncy Harris 1933 B.A. Pioneer of modern Geography. One of the foremost experts on Soviet and American urban geography. BYU's first Rhodes scholar.
Judd, HowardHoward Judd 1959 B.S. Medical researcher in field of Women's health [33]
Wiley, David A.David A. Wiley 2000 Ph.D. Coined the term "open content"; Utah State University associate professor [34]

[edit] Arts

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Bascom, Earl W.Earl W. Bascom 1940 B.A. Internationally renowned as a cowboy artist and sculptor [35]
Bluth, DonDon Bluth 1954 B.A. Critically acclaimed animator [36]
Buswell, BlairBlair Buswell 1984 B.A. Award-winning sports sculptor [37][38]
Christensen, James C.James C. Christensen 1967
1968		 B.A.
M.A.		 Fantasy painter [39][40]

[edit] Business and finance

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Aho, BillBill Aho 1983 MBA (Marriott) Former CEO of ClearPlay Inc. [41]
Bullock, FraserFraser Bullock 1978
1980		 B.S. (Marriott)
MBA (Marriott)		 CEO of Salt Lake Olympic Committee [42]
Burns, M. AnthonyM. Anthony Burns 1963 Former President and CEO of Ryder Systems [43]
Checketts, DaveDave Checketts 1983 MBA (Marriott) Former president of Madison Square Garden, former general manager of the Utah Jazz, owner of the Major League Soccer franchise Real Salt Lake, owner of the National Hockey League franchise St. Louis Blues [44]
Clayton, Michael P.Michael P. Clayton 1983
1985		 B.S. (Marriott)
MAcc (Marriott)		 Founder and President of Hogi Yogi [45]
Coon, Jonathan C.Jonathan C. Coon 1994 B.A. CEO and co-founder of 1-800 Contacts [46][47]
Covey, StephenStephen Covey 1994 DRE Author of New York Times Best Seller The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Time Magazine Top 25 most influential American [48]
Crittenden, GaryGary Crittenden 1967 B.S. (Marriott) CFO of Citigroup Inc. [49]
Dew, Sheri L.Sheri L. Dew 1967 B.A. CEO of Deseret Book, author [50]
Folkman, Alan J.Alan J. Folkman 1967 B.S. (Marriott) Former CIO of Columbia Management [51]
Maughan, RexRex Maughan — (transferred to ASU before graduating) Founder, president and CEO of Forever Living Products [52]
Maynes, Richard J.Richard J. Maynes 1974 B.S. (Marriott) Former CEO of Fountain Fresh [53][54]
McCauley, Matthew K.Matthew K. McCauley 1997 B.A. CEO and Chairman, the Gymboree Corporation [55]
Nelson, BradyBrady Nelson 2002 B.S. (Marriott) Majority owner of Spokane Shock [56]
Rollins, KevinKevin Rollins 1983
1984		 B.A.
MBA (Marriott)		 Former President & CEO of Dell Computers [57]
Romney, MittMitt Romney 1971 B.A. (valedictorian) Founder of Bain Capital and former CEO of both Bain & Company and the 2002 Winter Olympics [58]
McBride, DarlDarl McBride 1984 B.S. CEO of The SCO Group [59][18]

[edit] Entertainment

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Coon, JeremyJeremy Coon 2002 B.A. Producer of the film Napoleon Dynamite [60]
Kimsey, RachelRachel Kimsey 2000 BFA American television actress [61]
Merrill, KiethKieth Merrill 1967 B.A. Academy Award-winning film director [62][18]
Rahm, KevinKevin Rahm — (never graduated) American television actor [63]
Modine, MatthewMatthew Modine — (never graduated) American film actor [64]
Davis, MitchMitch Davis 1982 B.A. Film director and producer [65]
Crane, BrianBrian Crane 1973 B.A. Creator of Pickles comic strip [66][67]
Cox, C. JayC. Jay Cox B.A. American director and screenwriter [68]
Dousett, CurtCurt Dousett B.A. Actor, host on Discovery Channel's Hazard Pay, owner of ComedySportz Utah [69][70]
Dutcher, RichardRichard Dutcher 1988 B.A. Film director, producer and actor; the "Father of Mormon Cinema" [71]
Eckhart, AaronAaron Eckhart 1994 B.A. Golden Globe-nominated film actor [72]
Heder, JonJon Heder 2004 BFA Actor in Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Just Like Heaven (2005), The Benchwarmers (2006), School for Scoundrels (2006), Blades of Glory (2007) [73][18]
Helquist, BrettBrett Helquist 1993 BFA Illustrator best known for his work on A Series of Unfortunate Events [74]
Hess, Jared and JerushaJared and Jerusha Hess 2002 B.A. Directors and screenwriters of Napoleon Dynamite (2004) [75]
Jennings, KenKen Jennings 2000
2000		 B.A.
B.S.		 Jeopardy! all-time champion [76]
LaBute, NeilNeil LaBute 1985 B.A. Film director, screenwriter, playwright [77][18]
Ruell, AaronAaron Ruell 2001 B.A. Actor, film-maker [78][18]
Stoffer, JulieJulie Stoffer — (never graduated) MTV's The Real World housemate, motivational speaker [79]
Whitaker, JohnnyJohnny Whitaker 1986 B.A. Actor best known for role in Family Affair [80]

[edit] Government, law, and public policy

[edit] Justices of State Supreme Courts

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Oaks, Dallin H.Dallin H. Oaks 1954 B.A. Former Justice, Utah Supreme Court [81]
Jones, CharlesCharles Jones 1959 B.A. Former Chief Justice, Arizona Supreme Court, 2002 - 2005 [82]

[edit] Federal Judges

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Benson, DeeDee Benson 1973
1976		 B.A.
J.D. (Clark)		 Federal Judge of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court [83]
Rader, Randall RayRandall Ray Rader 1974 B.A. Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit [84]
Griffith, Thomas B.Thomas B. Griffith 1978 B.A. Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit [85]
Bybee, Jay S.Jay S. Bybee 1977
1980		 B.A.
J.D. (Clark)		 Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit [86]
Mosman, Michael W.Michael W. Mosman 1984 J.D. (Clark) Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon [87]
Nuffer, DavidDavid Nuffer 1975
1978		 B.A.
J.D. (Clark)		 Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah [88]
Paez, RichardRichard Paez 1969 B.A. Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit [89]
Smith, N. RandyN. Randy Smith 1974
1977		 B.A.
J.D. (Clark)		 Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit [90]
Smith, MilanMilan Smith 1966 B.A. Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit [91]

[edit] Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Sutherland, GeorgeGeorge Sutherland 1881 B.A. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States [92]

[edit] Members of the United States Congress

[edit] Senators

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Smoot, ReedReed Smoot 1876 B.A. Senator (R) from Utah [93]
Miller, Bert H.Bert H. Miller 1901 Senator (D) from Idaho [94]
Sutherland, GeorgeGeorge Sutherland 1881 Senator (R) from Utah [95]
Crapo, MikeMike Crapo 1973 B.A. Senator (R) from Idaho [96]
Hatch, OrrinOrrin Hatch 1958 B.A. Senator (R) from Utah [97]
King, William H.William H. King Former Senator (D) from Utah [98]
Watkins, Arthur VivianArthur Vivian Watkins — (did not graduate) Senator (R) from Utah [99]
Smith, GordonGordon Smith 1976 B.A. Senator (R) from Oregon [100]

[edit] Representatives

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Cannon, ChrisChris Cannon 1974
1980		 B.A.
J.D. (Clark)		 Representative (R) from Utah's 3rd congressional district [101]
King, William H.William H. King Former Representative (D) from Utah's 1st congressional district [102]
Dixon, Henry AldousHenry Aldous Dixon 1914 Former Representative (R) from Utah's 1st congressional district [103]
Robinson, J. W.J. W. Robinson Former Representative (D) from Utah's 2nd congressional district [104]
Greene, EnidEnid Greene 1983 J.D. (Clark) Former Representative (R) from Utah's 2nd congressional district [105]
Salmon, MattMatt Salmon 1986 M.P.A. Former Representative (R) from Arizona's 1st congressional district [106]
Colton, Don B.Don B. Colton 1896 B.A. Former Representative (R) from Utah's 1st congressional district [107]
Faleomavaega, Jr., Eni Fa'aua'a HunkinEni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega, Jr. 1966 B.A. Delegate to Congress (D) from American Samoa [108]
Flake, JeffJeff Flake 1986
1987		 B.A.
M.A.		 Representative (R) from Arizona's 6th congressional district [109]
McKeon, BuckBuck McKeon 1985 B.A. Representative (R) from California's 25th congressional district [110]
Orton, BillBill Orton 1973
1979		 B.A.
J.D. (Clark)		 Former Representative (D) from Utah's 3rd congressional district [111]
Shepherd, KarenKaren Shepherd 1963 M.A. Former Representative (D) from Utah's 2nd congressional district [112]
Packard, RonRon Packard 1975 B.S. Former Representative (R) from California's 43rd and 48th congressional districts [113]
Sutherland, GeorgeGeorge Sutherland 1881 B.A. Former Representative (R) from Utah's 1st congressional district [114]

[edit] United States governors

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Romney, MittMitt Romney 1971 B.A. (valedictorian) Seventieth Governor of Massachusetts, 2008 Republican Presidential Candidate [115]
Olson, CulbertCulbert Olson 1895 Twenty-ninth Governor of California [116]
Blood, Henry H.Henry H. Blood Seventh Governor of Utah [117]
Bangerter, Norman H.Norman H. Bangerter 1955 B.A. Thirteenth Governor of Utah [118][18]
Walker, Olene S.Olene S. Walker 1953 B.S. Fifteenth Governor of Utah [119]

[edit] Government officials outside the U.S.

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Ady, CindyCindy Ady 1979 B.A. Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta [120]
Ćosić , KrešimirKrešimir Ćosić 1973 B.A. Former Croatian diplomat to the U.S. [121]
Melchin, GregGreg Melchin 1977 B.A. Former Alberta Minister of Energy, former member of Legislative Assembly of Alberta [122]
Jones, Jeffrey MaxJeffrey Max Jones 1982 B.A. Undersecretary of Agriculture, Mexico [18]
Rattakul, BhichitBhichit Rattakul 1976 Ph.D. Former Governor, Bangkok, Thailand (1996-2000) [123][124][125]

[edit] Members of the United States Cabinet

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Benson, Ezra TaftEzra Taft Benson 1926 B.S. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for both administrations of Dwight D. Eisenhower [126]

[edit] Other U.S. political and legal figures

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Sampson, KyleKyle Sampson 1993 B.A. Former Chief of Staff and Counselor of United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales; Key player in controversy surrounding dismissal of U.S. Attorneys [127][18]
Cannon, Joseph A.Joseph A. Cannon 1974
1977		 B.A.
J.D. (Clark)		 Former Chairman of Utah Republican Party, current managing editor of Deseret Morning News [128]
Wasden, LawrenceLawrence Wasden 1982 B.A. Attorney General for Idaho; President, National Association of Attorneys General [129]
EchoHawk, LarryLarry EchoHawk 1970 B.S. Former Attorney General for Idaho [130]
Lee, Rex E.Rex E. Lee 1960
1996		 B.A.
Hon. D.L.		 Former U.S. Solicitor General [131][132]
Warner, Paul M.Paul M. Warner 1973
1976
1984		 B.A.
J.D. (Clark)
MPA (Marriott)		 Chairman of the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys [133][134]
Reid, RoryRory Reid 1985
1988		 B.A.
J.D. (Clark)		 Chairman of the Clark County Commission, Nevada [135][136]
Udall, NickNick Udall Former Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona [137]
Wilkinson, David L.David L. Wilkinson 1961 B.A. Former Attorney General of Utah. Second Rhode's scholar from BYU.
Porter, RogerRoger Porter 1970 B.A. Director of White House Office of Policy Development in the Reagan Administration, Executive Secretary of the President's Economic Policy Board during the Ford Administration, Harvard professor of business and government [138][18]

[edit] Journalism and media

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Armstrong, HeatherHeather Armstrong 1997 B.A. Author of popular blog dooce [139]
Benson, SteveSteve Benson BFA Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist [140]
Johnson, Jane ClaysonJane Clayson Johnson 1990 B.A. Former co-host of The Early Show on CBS [141]
Sikahema, VaiVai Sikahema 2002 B.A. Sports Director and Anchor for NBC affiliate WCAU in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [142][18]
Rascon, ArtArt Rascon 1985 B.A. Anchor for ABC affiliate KTRK in Houston, Texas [143][144]
Dana, JoeJoe Dana 2003 B.A. Anchor for NBC affiliate KPNX in Phoenix, Arizona [145][18]
Dana, KentKent Dana 1968 B.A. Anchor for CBS affiliate KPHO; "Dean" of Valley newscasters in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona [146]
Harris, ToddTodd Harris 1990 B.A. Sports reporter for ABC and ESPN [147]
Todd, RuthRuth Todd 1983 B.A. Former anchor for NBC affiliate KSL and ABC affiliate KTVX in Salt Lake City, Utah [148][18]
Siebert, JimJim Siebert 1992 B.A. Meteorologist for Fox affiliate KRIV in Houston, Texas [149][150]
Eagar, SteveSteve Eagar 1987 B.A. Anchor for Fox affiliate KDFW in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas [151][18]
Nourse, DickDick Nourse 1962 B.A. Former anchor for NBC affiliate KSL in Salt Lake City, Utah [152][18]
Grigsby, PetePete Grigsby 1989 B.A. Meteorologist for ABC affiliate KMBC in Kansas City, Missouri [153][18]
Amezcua, CarlosCarlos Amezcua 1975 B.A. Anchor for Fox affiliate KTTV in Los Angeles, California; former morning anchor for KTLA (1991 - 2007) [154][18]
Freeze, AmyAmy Freeze 1995 B.A. Meteorologist for Fox affiliate WFLD in Chicago, Illinois [155][18]

[edit] Literature, writing, and translation

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Meyer, StephenieStephenie Meyer 1995 B.A. Author of Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse [156]
Mull, BrandonBrandon Mull 2000 B.A. Author of Fablehaven fantasy series [157][18]
Patterson, KerryKerry Patterson 1976 M.O.B. (Marriott) Co-author of New York Times Best Seller Crucial Conversations [158]
Kent, Steven L.Steven L. Kent 1986
1990		 B.A.
M.A.		 American writer, known for both video game journalism and military science fiction novels [159][18]
Card, Orson ScottOrson Scott Card 1975 B.A. Best-selling author of Ender's Game, recipient of two Hugo and Nebula Awards [160]
Weyland, JackJack Weyland 1969 Ph.D. Author of Charly [161][18]
Pearson, Carol LynnCarol Lynn Pearson 1968 B.A. Author of musical My Turn On Earth [162]
Sanderson, BrandonBrandon Sanderson 2000
2005		 B.A.
M.A.		 Author of the Mistborn series and of the final book in the late-Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series [163][164]
Taylor, Samuel W.Samuel W. Taylor 2002 B.A. Author of short stories on which the Disney movies The Absent Minded Professor, Flubber, and Son of Flubber were based. [165][18]
Brooks, JuanitaJuanita Brooks B.A. Author of The Mountain Meadows Massacre [166]

[edit] Music

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Perry, Janice KappJanice Kapp Perry 1960 B.M. Prolific composer of LDS music [167][168]
Jenson, MerrillMerrill Jenson 1980 B.M. Award-winning film composer for multiple IMAX and LDS films, including The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd [169][168]
Wilberg, MackMack Wilberg 1979 B.M. Music Director, Mormon Tabernacle Choir; prolific composer and arranger [170][171]
Gawthrop, Daniel E.Daniel E. Gawthrop 1988 B.M. Prolific American composer [168]
Bybee, ArielAriel Bybee 1965 B.S. Prominent mezzo soprano at the Metropolitan Opera for eighteen seasons [168]
Rasmussen, CarmenCarmen Rasmussen Country singer and songwriter; former American Idol contestant [172]
Truman, DanDan Truman 1984 B.A. Keyboards/Piano for nine-time Grammy Award nominated Diamond Rio [173][168]
McLean, MichaelMichael McLean 1974 B.M. Prolific composer of mostly LDS music [168]
Cardon, SamSam Cardon 1993 B.A. Emmy Award-winning composer [174][168]
Bestor, KurtKurt Bestor 1993 B.A. Emmy Award-winning composer [175][168]
Pike, JimJim Pike 1959 B.M. Member of American pop music vocal group The Lettermen [176][177][18]

[edit] Religion

Note: all positions listed are within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unless otherwise noted.
Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Andersen, Neil L.Neil L. Andersen Member of the Presidency of the Seventy [178]
Beck, Julie B.Julie B. Beck 1973 B.S. Fifteenth (and current) General Relief Society President [179][18]
Bednar, David A.David A. Bednar 1976 M.O.B. (Marriott) Member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles [180]
Benson, Ezra TaftEzra Taft Benson 1926 B.S. Thirteenth President of the Church [181]
Christensen, Craig C.Craig C. Christensen 1979 B.S. (Marriott) Member of the First Quorum of the Seventy [182]
Dickson, John B.John B. Dickson B.S. (Marriott) Member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy [183]
Hafen, Bruce C.Bruce C. Hafen 1964 B.A. Member of the First Quorum of the Seventy [184]
Holland, Jeffrey R.Jeffrey R. Holland 1965
1966		 B.A.
M.A.		 Member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles [185]
Maynes, Richard J.Richard J. Maynes 1974 B.S. (Marriott) Member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy [186][187]
Monson, Thomas S.Thomas S. Monson 1974
1981		 MBA (Marriott)
Hon. D.L.		 Sixteenth (current) President of the Church [188][189]
Nadauld, Stephen D.Stephen D. Nadauld 1968 B.S. Former member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy [190]
Oaks, Dallin H.Dallin H. Oaks 1954 B.A. Member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles [191]
Smoot, ReedReed Smoot 1876 B.A. Former member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles [192]
Spafford , BelleBelle Spafford 1920 B.A. Ninth General Relief Society President [193]

[edit] Social reforms

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Thorsteinson , RandyRandy Thorsteinson — (never graduated) Former leader of the Alberta Alliance Party, former leader of Social Credit Party [194]

[edit] Sports

[edit] Baseball

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Aguilera, RickRick Aguilera 1983 B.A. Former pitcher for four MLB teams, winner of 1986 and 1991 World Series, three-time All-Star [195]
Towers, KevinKevin Towers 1982 B.A. General Manager of the San Diego Padres [196][43]
Ainge, DannyDanny Ainge 1981 B.A. Former second baseman for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays [197][198]
Hunt, KenKen Hunt 1983 B.S. Former pitcher for MLB's Cincinnati Reds, participant in 1961 World Series [199][18]
Joyner, WallyWally Joyner 1984 B.A. Former first baseman for five MLB teams, 1986 All-Star [200]
Morris, JackJack Morris 1976 B.A. Former pitcher for five MLB teams; winner of the 1984, 1991 (MVP), 1992, and 1993 World Series; five-time All-Star [201]
Snyder, CoryCory Snyder 1986 B.A. Former outfielder for five MLB teams, 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist [202]
Guthrie, JeremyJeremy Guthrie — (transferred to Stanford before graduating) Pitcher for MLB's Baltimore Orioles [203]

[edit] Basketball

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Ainge, DannyDanny Ainge 1981 B.A. General Manager of NBA's Boston Celtics, former Head Coach for Phoenix Suns and shooting guard for four NBA teams, winner of 1984 and 1986 NBA Finals, John R. Wooden Award winner [204]
Anderson, AmbrosiaAmbrosia Anderson 2006 B.S. Forward for European Women league's Siemens (Greece), former player for two WNBA teams [205][18]
Araújo, RafaelRafael Araújo 2004 B.S. Center for RBSL's Spartak St. Petersburg, former player on two NBA teams [206][18]
Bradley, ShawnShawn Bradley 1993 B.A. Former center for three NBA teams, former player on Germany National Basketball Team [207]
Ćosić , KrešimirKrešimir Ćosić 1973 B.S. Former center and Head Coach in European basketball leagues, three-time Olympic medalist (Gold in 1980), College Basketball Hall of Fame inductee [208]
Hansen, TravisTravis Hansen 2003 B.S. Shooting guard for Euroleague's Tau Vitoria, former player for NBA's Atlanta Hawks [209][18]
Roberts, FredFred Roberts 1982 B.S. Former power forward for six NBA teams [210][18]
Kite, GregGreg Kite 1983 B.S. Former center for six NBA teams, winner of 1984 and 1986 NBA Finals [211][18]
Thorn, ErinErin Thorn 2003 B.S. Shooting guard for WNBA's New York Liberty [212][18]

[edit] Football

As of 2008, BYU has produced 146 professional football players, with alumni representing the university in 48 NFL Super Bowls. [213]

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Beck, JohnJohn Beck 2006 B.A. Quarterback for the NFL's Miami Dolphins [214][18]
Billick, BrianBrian Billick 2006 B.A. Former Head Coach for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, leading team to Super Bowl XXXV win in 2001 [215][18]
Buck, JasonJason Buck 1986 B.A. Former defensive lineman for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins, winner of Super Bowl XXVI in 1992, winner of the Outland Trophy in 1986 [216][18]
Cahoon, BenBen Cahoon 1998 B.S. Slotback for the CFL's Montreal Alouettes, 2002 and 2003 CFL Most Outstanding Canadian, winner of 91st Grey Cup (2003 – MVP) [217][18]
Christensen, ToddTodd Christensen 1978 B.S. Former tight end for the NFL's Oakland Raiders and New York Giants, winner of Super Bowl XV in 1981 [218][18]
Crowton, GaryGary Crowton 1983 B.A. Former Head Coach for Brigham Young University and Louisiana Tech University, current Offensive Coordinator for Louisiana State University [219]
Denney, RyanRyan Denney 2002 B.S. Defensive end for the NFL's Buffalo Bills [220][18]
Detmer, TyTy Detmer 1990 B.S. Former quarterback for six NFL teams, 1990 Heisman Trophy winner [221][18]
Edwards, LaVellLaVell Edwards 1978 Ed.D. Former Head Coach for Brigham Young University, leading university to 1984 NCAA Division I-A national football championship; College Football Hall of Fame inductee [222]
Hall, TravisTravis Hall 1995 B.S. Defensive tackle for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, winner of Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999 [223]
Hoke, ChrisChris Hoke 2001 B.A. Defensive tackle for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, winner of Super Bowl XL in 2006 [224][18]
Holmoe, TomTom Holmoe 1983
1995		 B.S.
M.S.		 Former defensive end for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers where he won Super Bowls XIX, XXIII, and XXIX; former Head Coach for the University of California, Berkeley [225][18]
Johnson, LeeLee Johnson 1985 B.S. Former punter for six NFL teams, winner of Super Bowl XXIII in 1989 [226][18]
Jolley, DougDoug Jolley 2002 B.A. Tight end for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers [227][18]
Leach, MikeMike Leach 1983 B.A. Head Coach for Texas Tech University [228][18]
Lewis, ChadChad Lewis 1997 B.A. Tight end for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, winner of Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000, three-time Pro Bowl selection [229][18]
Mahe, RenoReno Mahe 2003 B.S. Running back for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles [230][18]
McMahon, JimJim McMahon 1981 B.A. Former quarterback for seven NFL teams, winner of Super Bowl's XX (1986) and XXXI (1997), Pro Bowl selection, Davey O'Brien Award winner [231]
Morris, RobRob Morris 2000 B.A. Former linebacker for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, winner of Super Bowl XLI in 2007 [232][18]
Reid, AndyAndy Reid 1982 B.S. Head Coach for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, participant in Super Bowl XXXIX in 2004, AP Coach of the Year in 2002 [233]
Sikahema, VaiVai Sikahema 2002 B.A. Former kick returner for three NFL teams, two-time Pro Bowl selection [234][18]
Tait, JohnJohn Tait 1999 B.S. Offensive lineman for the NFL's Chicago Bears [235][18]
Young, SteveSteve Young 1983
1994		 B.S.
J.D.		 Former quarterback for the NFL and USFL; winner of Super Bowls XXIII (1989), XXIV (1990), and XXIX (1995 – MVP); seven-time Pro Bowl selection; Davey O'Brien Award winner; Pro and College Football Hall of Fame inductee [236]
Whittingham, KyleKyle Whittingham 1984
1987		 B.S.
M.A.		 Head Coach for the University of Utah [237][18]

[edit] Track and field

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Edge, Carey MayCarey May Edge 1983 B.S. Marathon runner for Ireland in the 1984 Summer Olympics, winner of 1983 and 1985 Osaka Marathon [238][18]
Eyestone, EdEd Eyestone 1985
1990		 B.S.
M.S.		 Marathon runner for American Samoa in the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, former Head Coach for Brigham Young University cross-country team [239][18]
Fredericks, FrankieFrankie Fredericks 1987 B.A. Namibian sprinter and four-time Olympic silver medalist [240]
Lott-Hogan, TiffanyTiffany Lott-Hogan 1998 B.S. World Record holder in the 55-meter hurdles [43][18]
Marsh, HenryHenry Marsh 1978 B.A. Long-distance runner for the United States and three-time Olympian [241][18]
Myles-Mills, LeonardLeonard Myles-Mills 1999 B.A. Sprinter for Ghana in the 2004 Summer Olympics [242]
Padilla, DougDoug Padilla 1983 B.S. Long-distance runner for the United States in the 1984 Summer Olympics [243][18]
Edge, Carey MayCarey May Edge 1983 B.S. Marathon runner for Ireland in the 1984 Summer Olympics, winner of 1983 and 1985 Osaka Marathon [244][18]

[edit] Other sports

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Jennings, CaseyCasey Jennings 2000 B.S. Professional beach volleyball player, four-time AVP champion [245][18]
Saubert, JeanJean Saubert Competitive alpine skier from the United States; winner of silver and bronze medals in the 1964 Winter Olympics [246]
McCutcheon, HughHugh McCutcheon 1993
1998
1999		 B.S.
M.S.
EMBA (Marriott)		 Head Coach of USA Men's Volleyball Team [247][18]
Miller, JohnnyJohnny Miller 1969 B.A. Former professional golfer; winner of 1973 U.S. Open, 1976 British Open, 1977 PGA Championship, and 1980 Masters Tournament [248][18]
Parker, EdEd Parker 1956 B.A. Founder of American Kenpo karate and 10th degree black belt [249]
Rohbock, ShaunaShauna Rohbock 1999 B.S. Bobsled silver medalist at 2006 Winter Olympics, former professional soccer player for WUSA's San Diego Spirit [250][18]
Weir, MikeMike Weir 1992 B.S. Professional golfer; winner of 2003 Masters Tournament and Lou Marsh Trophy [251][18]

[edit] Other

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Hawkes, Sharlene WellsSharlene Wells Hawkes 1986 B.A. Miss America 1985, award-winning ESPN sportscaster [252][18]
Hutchins, Colleen KayColleen Kay Hutchins 1947 B.A. Miss America 1952 [253][254]
Huon, SobenSoben Huon 2006 B.S. Miss Utah USA 2006 [255][18]
Johnson, Natalie CamilleNatalie Camille Johnson 2002 B.S. (Marriott) Miss Utah 2002 [256]
Mayol, Jaime AugustoJaime Augusto Mayol 1975 B.A. Manhunt International 2006 winner [257][18]
Millar, KatieKatie Millar 2007 B.S. Miss Utah 2006 [258]
McCoy, Jr., RichardRichard McCoy, Jr. — (never graduated) American aircraft hijacker [259]
Smart, Elizabeth A.Elizabeth A. Smart 2010 B.M. Victim of kidnapping, political activist [260]

[edit] Fictional people

Name Notability Reference
Jordan, JonathonJonathon Jordan Main character in The Singles Ward, played by actor Will Swenson [261]
Cole, JeffreyJeffrey Cole Fellowship applicant in the TV series House, played by actor Edi Gathegi [262]

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