BYU Football: 3 players who could surprise in 2021

By Adam Gibby | May 20, 2021

BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 6: Tight end Isaac Rex #83 and offensive lineman Tristen Hoge #69 of the BYU Cougars celebrate Rex's touchdown during second half action against the Boise State Broncos at Albertsons Stadium on November 6, 2020 in Boise, Idaho. BYU won the game 51-17. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

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MADISON, WI – SEPTEMBER 15: Scott Nelson #9 of the Wisconsin Badgers defends a pass intended for Dallin Holker #32 of the BYU Cougars in the second quarter of the game against at Camp Randall Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Dallin Holker

Fans tend to forget that Dallin Holker was making Zach Wilson look good before Isaac Rex was. Dallin Holker came in as a highly touted freshman but was expected to be in the shadow of Matt Bushman. While Bushman was still the primary tight end used in the passing game, Dallin Holker made a much bigger contribution than anyone saw coming. In 2018, the freshman had 19 receptions for 235 yards and a touchdown. That was good for fifth on the team just behind Dylan Collie.

While Holker will once again be splitting time with another tight end (Isaac Rex), it would not be surprising at all to see both of them line up in goal line situations and cause havoc for defenses. By the end of the season we may be looking at a player with 500+ receiving yards and 5+ touchdowns.

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Who do you think will be the surprise player(s) this season for BYU Football?

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