Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens (born 1951) is an American politician, former professional football player, and television personality. He played as a safety in the National Football League for over a decade, appearing in Super Bowl XV with the Oakland Raiders. After his athletic career, Owens transitioned into business and media, working as a commentator and television host. In 2020, he ran for Congress in Utah's 4th congressional district as a Republican candidate, winning the election and serving in the House of Representatives from 2021 to 2023. During his congressional tenure, he focused on conservative policy initiatives, criminal justice reform, and law enforcement issues, drawing on his background and personal convictions. Owens has been vocal about his constitutional perspectives and has advocated for policies emphasizing individual liberty and limited government. His political career represents the crossover of athletics into public service, and his messaging has resonated with conservative constituencies in Utah. Though his time in Congress was relatively brief, Owens has remained active in conservative political commentary and advocacy.