33 Facts About Britain Covey

Britain Covey was born on March 18,1997 and is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner.

Britain Covey played college football for the Utah Utes and was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

Britain Covey earned the Eagle Scout rank in 2015 with the Utah National Parks Council.

Britain Covey totaled 4492 passing yards and threw for 56 touchdowns, while making 2904 rushing yards and scoring 44 touchdowns as a runner.

Britain Covey finished his high school career fourth all-time in Utah touchdowns, despite only playing two years as a starter.

Britain Covey was twice the Utah Valley Football Player of the Year and led Timpview to back-to-back state championships.

Britain Covey made nearly 7,400 yards of total offense at the school.

Britain Covey committed to the University of Utah, and as a true freshman started eight games and appeared in twelve.

Britain Covey led Utah with 43 catches for 519 yards with four touchdown catches, and was the conference leader in receiving yards per game, total receiving yards, catches per game, touchdown catches and overall receptions, being named honorable mention All-Pac-12.

Britain Covey played on special teams, leading the team with 916 all-purpose yards and being named first-team Freshman All-American by Sporting News and Scout.

Britain Covey was named a freshman All-America receiver by Pro Football Focus.

Britain Covey missed the 2016 and 2017 seasons as he was on a LDS mission in Chile.

Britain Covey led Utah in receptions with 60, receiving yards with 637 and yards per game with 49.0.

Britain Covey finished the year with one touchdown and 1,174 all-purpose yards, and was 3-for-3 passing with 71 yards and two scores.

In 2019, Britain Covey redshirted after playing in four games.

Britain Covey recorded ten catches for 77 yards, three rush attempts for 22 yards, nine punt returns for 69 yards and three kickoff returns for 52 yards.

Britain Covey made 19 receptions for a team-leading 264 yards and scored a team-high three touchdowns receiving.

Britain Covey was second in the FBS with a punt return average of 16.1 yards.

Against Washington State, Britain Covey recorded 134 receiving yards, a career-high, and made a 91-yard touchdown catch, the second longest in school history.

Britain Covey was a first-team All-Pac-12 return specialist and was honorable mention all-conference at receiver.

Britain Covey was named Paul Hornung Player of the Week for his performance against San Diego State, in which he made eight catches for 46 yards and a touchdown, in addition to six punt returns for 132 yards and a 25-yard kick return for a total of 203 all-purpose yards.

Britain Covey placed seventh in the FBS with combined return yards with 787 and was third in punt return average and first in punt return touchdowns.

Britain Covey averaged 100.0 yards exactly per game, and was named a CBS Sports and Phil Steele first-team All-American at the end of the year.

FWWA named him a second-team selection, as Britain Covey made first-team All-Pac-12.

Britain Covey finished his college career with the all-time team record in punt return yards, second in career punt returns, second in catches, third in all-purpose yards and sixth in receiving yards.

Britain Covey led the school in receiving yards in three seasons and played in 47 total games, with 23 starts.

Britain Covey was waived on August 30,2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.

Britain Covey was elevated to the active roster for their week one game against the Detroit Lions, and made his NFL debut in the match, returning two punts for 13 yards.

Britain Covey finished the season 2nd in average yards per punt return and led the league in total punt return yards with 417.

Britain Covey was listed an alternate to the 2024 Pro Bowl following his successful season.

Britain Covey appeared in 5 games for Philadelphia in 2024, recording 34 yards on 7 receptions.

On December 28,2024, Britain Covey was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury, ending his regular season.

Britain Covey won a Super Bowl ring when the Eagles defeated the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.