Personal
Parents are Douglas and Linda Empey...recruited by Utah, Utah State, Oregon State, Arizona State, Washington State, UTEP, Wyoming and California...served a mission San Jose, California, from 1988-90 in the same mission with teammates Elia Faupula and Nathan Hall...married Stephanie Wright in May, 1991...three-time All-WAC Scholar Athlete...majoring in sports medicine.
Before BYU
Lettered in football, basketball, track and wrestling...football honors included three years all-conference, two years all-state and one year All-America...coached at Highland High by Randy Rehrer.