Is BYU receiver Gunner Romney related to Senator Mitt Romney?
Gunner Romney, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound wide receiver, played college football for BYU and hails from Chandler, Arizona. His parents are Jeni and Cade Romney, and he has three siblings, including his brother Baylor, a former BYU quarterback. Gunner has majored in Economics and is married to Sadie Romney.
On the other hand, Mitt Romney is the Republican U.S. Senator from Utah and the 2012 Republican Presidential nominee. A former governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney graduated from BYU in 1971 with a degree in English.
While Gunner and Mitt share the same last name, the connection between them is distant. According to Gunner’s brother, Baylor Romney, the connection stems from shared ancestry but is not immediate.
Gunner Romney: Career stats and football highlights
Gunner Romney had a solid career at BYU, playing as wide receiver from 2018 to 2022. Over 44 games, including 27 starts, he accumulated 1,959 receiving yards and built himself as a dependable player.
He started every game he played from 2020 to 2022 and earned notable achievements, including being named to Pro Football Network’s first-team All-Independent Offense in 2021.
Romney recorded six games with over 100 receiving yards, highlighted by a career-high 138 yards in BYU’s 48-7 victory over Troy in 2020.
In 2021, he started 10 games, finishing with 34 receptions for 594 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 17.5 yards per catch and 59.4 yards per game. During BYU’s standout 11-1 season in 2020, Romney was second in the team for receiving yards with 767 on 38 catches and two touchdowns.
Romney also excelled in high school football at Chandler High School, where he helped the team win back-to-back 6A state championships. He was a member of the American Family Insurance All-USA Arizona High School Team in 2017.
He was also named to the 6A All-Conference first team by AZPreps365 and earned MVP honors at the Nike Opening camp.
BYU Football 2024 season overview
The BYU Cougars are having a strong 2024 season, with a 9-1 record, and leading the Big 12 standings. The team has been tight on both offense and defense this season.
Quarterback Jake Retzlaff emerged as a leader in passing with 2,283 yards and 19 touchdowns, while LJ Martin has contributed 501 rushing yards. Chase Roberts has been the top receiver for the Cougars with 659 yards.
Defensively, linebacker Harrison Taggart leads with 63 tackles, while cornerback Jakob Robinson has recorded three interceptions. BYU is also positioned as a strong contender in the conference.