DEFENSIVE BACKS

COACH GILFORD

Defensive Passing Game Coordinator (2025-present) Cornerbacks Coach (2016-present)
The Cougars had 12 different players record interceptions in 2024, more than any other team in the FBS, while BYU created 29 total turnovers, which tied for No. 3 nationally
In 2024 BYU's defense had a pass efficiency rating of just 105.91, the lowest in the Big 12 and No. 3 nationally
Helped BYU rank No. 19 in passes defended with 68 total (PBU + INT) in 2024

BYU associate head coach, defensive coordinator and safeties coach (2022-present)
Coached Eric Weddle who was drafted in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft and went on to became a Pro Bowl safety
Bowl Games Coached At Utah: Las Vegas (2015), Las Vegas Bowl (2014), Sun Bowl (2011), Las Vegas (2010), Poinsettia (2009), Sugar Bowl (2008), Poinsettia (2007), Armed Forces (2006), Emerald Bowl (2005)
Coached Lou Sakoda who was a Lou Groza (kicker) and Ray Guy (punter) finalist in 2008

Zayne Anderson

Green Bay Packers

Michael Davis

Washington Commanders

Kaleb Hayes

Green Bay Packers

Name	Team/Years
Kai Nacua	Cleveland Browns (2017), Indianapolis Colts (2019), San Francisco 49ers (2020-2021), New York Jets (2021-2022)
Daniel Sorensen	Kansas City Chiefs (2014-2021), New Orleans Saints (2022-2023)
Chris Farasopoulos	New York Jets (1971-1973), New Orleans Saints (1974)
Dick Felt	New York Titans (1960-1961), Boston Patriots (1962-1966)
Aaron Francisco	Arizona Cardinals (2005-2008), Indianapolis Colts (2009-2010)
Derwin Gray	Indianapolis Colts (1993-1997), Carolina Panthers (1998)
Tom Holmoe	San Francisco 49ers (1983-1989)
Mike Kozlowski	Miami Dolphins (1979-1986)
Tim McTyer	Philadelphia Eagles (1997-1998), Cleveland Browns (1999-2000)
Brian Mitchell	Atlanta Falcons (1991-1993)
Kyle Morrell	Minnesota Vikings (1986)
Ronnie O'Bard	San Diego Chargers (1985)
Rodney Rice	New England Patriots (1989), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1990)
Rodney Thomas	Miami Dolphins (1988-1990), Los Angeles Rams (1991)