BYU Cougars · All-time career leaders
BYU Football Career Pass Attempts Leaders
Ty Detmer holds BYU's career pass attempts record with 1,530 attempts (1988–1991). John Beck (1,418) and Max Hall (1,382) round out the top three. 3 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Tanner Mangum (2015–2018), No. 9 on the list.
BYU CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ty Detmer | 1988–1991 | 1,530 |
| 2 | John Beck | 2003–2006 | 1,418 |
| 3 | Max Hall | 2007–2009 | 1,382 |
| 4 | Jim McMahon | 1977–1981 | 1,060 |
| 5 | Kevin Feterik | 1996–1999 | 1,004 |
| 6 | Robbie Bosco | 1982–1985 | 997 |
| 7 | John Walsh | 1991–1994 | 976 |
| 8 | Marc Wilson | 1975–1979 | 937 |
| 9 | Tanner Mangum | 2015–2018 | 921 |
| 10 | Steve Young | 1981–1983 | 908 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at BYU only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.