BYU Football: Ranking the nine position groups for the Cougars

BYU Football: Ranking the nine position groups

By Adam Gibby | Aug 9, 2021

Oct 2, 2020; Provo, UT, USA; Louisiana Tech running back Justin Henderson (33) carries the ball as BYU defensive back George Udo (7) closes in for the tackle in the first half during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Provo, Utah. Mandatory Credit: Rick Bowmer/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 22, 2020; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; Brigham Young Cougars tight end Isaac Rex (83) makes a catch and runs the ball for a touchdown against the UCF Knights during the first half at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

6 – Tight Ends

The fact that tight ends is the sixth most impressive position group says a lot about how good this team is looking at being. The only reason why this position is as low as it is is because of depth and lack of experience.

Yes, I know Isaac Rex is coming off an amazing season, but his catch to touchdown ratio was insane. Rex had 37 catches and 12 of those went for touchdowns. To give some perspective, Bushman had 47 catches and four touchdowns in 2019.

If we even bring Rex’s stats back to earth a little, his stat line should have looked something more like 37 catches and six touchdowns.

Dallin Holker will hopefully make an excellent one-two punch in the tight end room along with occasional help from Masen Wake and Carter Wheat. In total, these four players have all only played one season.

Again, this group is going to be really good, just not the best.

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