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Isaac Rex

Isaac Rex

American football tight end

Isaac Rex is an American football tight end for the BYU Cougars.

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Early life and high school

Rex attended high school at San Clemente. Coming out of high school, Rex was rated as a three-star recruit where he held offers from schools such as BYU, Oregon State, Utah, and Utah State.[1] Ultimitly, Rex decided to commit to play college football for the BYU Cougars.[2][3]

College career

During the 2019 season, Rex decided to redshirt where he played in three games making one catch for 23 yards.[4] During the 2020 season, Rex hauled in 37 receptions for 429 yards and 12 touchdowns.[5] For his performance on the season, Rex was named a Freshman All-American.[6][7] In the 2021 season, Rex totaled 18 receptions for 191 yards and three touchdowns before suffering a season ending ankle injury versus USC.[8] During the 2022 season, Rex notched 22 receptions for 320 yards and six touchdowns.[9] In week two of the 2023 season, Rex caught four passes for a career high 112 yards and a touchdown in a win over Southern Utah.[10] In week 12, Rex broke the BYU tight end touchdown record as he pulled in his 23rd career touchdown on a 26 yard reception against Iowa State.[11] In the 2023 season finale, Rex hauled in three receptions for 23 yards, but fumbled in double overtime which cost the Cougars the game as they lost 40-34 against Oklahoma State.[12] During the 2023 season, Rex tallied 34 receptions for 422 yards and three touchdowns.[13]

Personal life

Rex is the son of former BYU tight end, Byron Rex.[14]

References

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    "Tight end Isaac Rex commits to the Cougars". ESPN 960. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
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    McDonald, Ryan. "BYU receives commitment from California TE Isaac Rex, son of former Cougar Byron Rex". Deseret News. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
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    "San Clemente's Rex excited by a future that includes BYU". Orange County-Register. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
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    Drew, Jay. "'I don't take myself too seriously': Isaac Rex is as down-to-earth as they come". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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    McCann, Dave. "Why Isaac Rex and Kedon Slovis need each other". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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    McCann, Dave. "Dennis Pitta (happily) ready to watch Isaac Rex pass him by". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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    Drew, Jay. "'Team guys': Why Isaac Rex and fellow tight ends are contributing in different way this year". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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    Harmon, Dick. "Isaac Rex expects to be ready to roll when BYU opens fall camp". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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    Harmon, Dick. "Isaac Rex hungry to finish what he started". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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    Harmon, Dick. "Isaac Rex is finding his mojo just in time for BYU". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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    Ireland, Kyle. "Isaac Rex Breaks Touchdown Record For BYU Tight Ends". KSL Sports. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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    Drew, Jay. "Cougars rally around 'distraught' tight end Isaac Rex after costly fumble in second overtime". Desert News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  13. [13]
    "Isaac Rex 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  14. [14]
    Harmon, Dick. "Why TD production by BYU's Isaac Rex is significant for Cougar play calls". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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