Britain Covey

BIRDSEED

► His grandfather, Stephen R. Covey, wrote the best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold more than 40 million copies worldwide ... Considers his grandfather one of his biggest influences and strives to exemplify the principles taught in his book

► A devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, embarked on a mission trip to Chile after a promising start to his football career ... Reflects on the mission as the best two years of his life ... Returned two years later and continued to have on-field success

► Uses his platform to raise awareness for Bridle Up Hope, a foundation that was established in memory of his cousin, Rachel, who tragically passed away after a battle with depression ... Also lost another cousin, Jenna, to suicide a few years after Rachel ... Bridle Up Hope combines equestrian training, a pastime loved by Rachel, with life skills development, services at the barn, as well as self-renewal activities

► Attended Timpview (UT) High School, where he posted almost 7,400 yards of total offense ... Ranked 4th in Utah state history with 111 TDs responsible for in less than two years playing QB ... Led Timpview to back-to-back 4A state titles, winning 26 consecutive games at QB

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

► Led the NFL with a career-high 417 punt return yards during the 2023 campaign ... Finished as the only player with multiple 50+ yard punt returns (2) that year while pacing the NFL in punt returns of 10+ yards (16, tied), 15+ yards (13), 20+ yards (7) and 25+ yards (5, tied)

► A member of the Eagles' Super Bowl LVII roster in 2022 NOTES TO KNOW

► Has produced the most punt returns (62) and punt return yards (725) in the NFL since 2022 ... Owns the most punt returns of 15+ yards (20), 20+ yards (10), 25+ yards (7) and 50+ yards (2) during that stretch

► Ranks 3rd in the NFL in punt return average (11.7) since 2022 (min. 40 returns), behind Kalif Raymond (12.1) and Rashid Shaheed (11.8)

First job: Mowing lawns ... Surprisingly good at: "Golf. I'm like a three or four handicap right now." ... Desired talent: "Singing. An unknown fact about me is that I love musical theater. I love plays, drama, and Broadway. If I wasn't playing football, I would be doing that... if I could sing, of course." ... Famous relative: "My grandpa, Stephen Covey, is an author. He wrote The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." ... Favorite athlete: Tiger Woods ... Favorite movie: Warrior ... Favorite TV show: Parks and Recreation ... Favorite food: "My wife's white bean chili or my wife's chicken tacos with avocado lime sauce on it."

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