David Foote
Running Back #27
Ht/Wt
5'
11"
|
200 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
St. George, 
Utah
Last School
Pine View High School
Roster Years
2006 | 2009-2012


Personal

  • Son of Jerry and Patty Foote
  • Served an LDS mission to Colombia Bogota North 
  • Speaks Spanish
  • Three brothers and one sister
  • Eagle Scout

Before BYU

  • Played at Pine View HS for Ray Hosner
  • Earned a 3.96 GPA
  • Team captain
  • Totaled over 1,200 receiving yards and 80 catches his senior year
  • Co-offensive MVP
  • All-region, All-State receiver as a senior
  • Also lettered in basketball
BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 2009

  • Valuable member of the scout team.
Sophmore Year 2010

  • Earned letterman honors as a sophomore
  • Played in 12 games on cover squad and at running back
  • MWC Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-MWC
  • Rushed for 53 yards on eight carries with one touchdown while totaling 36 yards on two receptions
  • Had nine tackles, seven solo on special teams
  • Led the team with 74 yards rushing at Colorado State, scoring the first touchdown of his career on a 31-yard run in the fourth quarter
  • Broke multiple tackles for a 31-yard reception vs. UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl
Junior Year 2011

  • Earned letterman honors as a junior
  • Played in all 13 games on special teams and at running back
  • Had 13 carries for 146 yards, totaled seven tackles and recovered one fumble
  • Recorded a 20+ yard run in four games
  • Rushed for 21 yards on a fake punt vs. UCF
  • Four carries for 30 yards vs. Idaho State
  • Five carries for 32 yards vs. Idaho
  • Had a 56 yard rush at Hawai'i
  • Recovered a fumble to set up a touchdown in the Armed Forces Bowl vs. Tulsa
Senior Year 2012

  • Team captain (special teams)
  • Earned letterman honors
  • Played in all 13 games
  • Saw time on special teams, at running back and slot receiver
  • Had 42 rushing attempts for 198 yards for a 4.7 yards per carry average
  • Caught 12 passes for 122 yards and one touchdown
  • Had two kick returns for 35 yards and registered eight tackles on special teams
  • Recorded two tackles against Washington State in season opener and had four carries for 26 yards
  • Rushed for 39 yards vs. Hawai'i
  • Caught three passes for 29 yards vs. Oregon State
  • Posted two tackles vs. Notre Dame
  • Caught two passes for 33 yards vs. San Jose State including a 20-yard touchdown
  • Had four rushes for a season-high 52 yards vs. New Mexico State
  • Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Graduate Year

Redshirt Year 2006

  • After enrolling in school in fall 2006, participated in spring practices prior to serving a mission.
Medical Redshirt Year 2006

  • After enrolling in school in fall 2006, participated in spring practices prior to serving a mission.


  • Football | May, 02

    BYU tops NFF Hampshire Honor Society List

  • Football | Nov, 18

    Late fourth quarter surge not enough in 20-14 loss to San Jose State

  • Football | Sep, 10

    Head coach Bronco Mendenhall post-practice comments - Utah

  • Football | Sep, 10

    Head coach Bronco Mendenhall post-practice comments - Utah

  • Football | Aug, 31

    Dominant defense in BYU's win over WSU

  • Football | Aug, 22

    Football captains announced

  • Football | Aug, 22

    Football captains announced

  • Football | Aug, 16

    Offense, defense making plays at second scrimmage

  • Football | Aug, 14

    High-intensity on Day 11

  • Football | Aug, 14

    High-intensity on Day 11

  • Football | Aug, 09

    Cougars scrimmage in front of fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium

  • Football | Aug, 06

    Helmets-Only for Day 4 of Fall Camp

  • Football | Nov, 19

    BYU vs. New Mexico State Postgame Notes & Quotes

  • Football | Aug, 16

    Fall Camp Continues

  • Football | Aug, 11

    Full Pads on Day 5

  • Football | Jun, 29

    Cougars Lead with 11 MWC Scholar-Athletes

  • Football | Jun, 29

    Cougars Lead with 11 MWC Scholar-Athletes

  • Football | Nov, 13

    Ashworth Stars in BYU Rout