BYU football: Missions delayed seniors' seasons

Dulan, who got married to his wife Gabriel during the summer, said his ultimate goal is simply to provide for his family, whether he plays football professionally or through another avenue.

“It’s always been a goal to do my best and if my best gives me a chance to play at another level again, I’m fine with that,” Dulan said. “I’ve always had the idea that you need to do your best and if it comes, then it comes.”

Although their futures are still undecided, they both feel their lives will be better because they served.

“We don’t have much different stories than someone who goes on their mission at 25 or 26,” Dulan said. “We’re just football players who happen to be at BYU which makes our story a little unique. I believe everybody out there who has a desire to serve a mission when they’re young, they should never forget [that desire] and keep on the right path.”

Aaron Sorenson is a sports information director at BYU.