Career Summary
Skye PoVey came to BYU from Snow College. He played in 39 games during his four years as a Cougar and started in 15. PoVey recorded 128 total tackles, 10 pass breakups and three interceptions during his career. As a senior, PoVey led the team in total tackles, solo stops and assisted tackles. He notched a career-high 11 tackles during the Cougars' win against California in 2014. PoVey helped BYU to a No. 22 national ranking in scoring defense in 2013. He was also named to the College Sports Madness All-Independent First Team in 2014. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs fore more details.
Professional
- Received minicamp invitation from the Green Bay Packers in 2015
Personal
- Parents are Bryan and Linda
- Born in Ogden, Utah
- Served an LDS mission to the Dominican Republic (2008-10)
- Majoring in business management
- Also recruited by Brown and Snow College
Before BYU
- Prepped at Ben Lomond High
- Coached by brother-in-law and current BYU defensive coordinator Nick Howell
- Team captain
- Named 3A All-State honorable mention in 2006
- All-Region 11 and All-Area
- Also participated in basketball, baseball and track
- Was the Region 11 long jump champion