Isaac Rex

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Isaac Rex
Personal information
Born: (1998-08-04) August 4, 1998 (age 25)
San Clemente, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: San Clemente
College: BYU (2019–2023)
Position: Tight end
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Isaac Rex (born August 4, 1998) is an American football tight end. He played college football at BYU.

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Early life and high school

Rex attended high school at San Clemente. He was a 2 sport standout and received honors and college attention for both football and basketball. He was San Clemente’s Athlete of the Year. 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]

Professional career

Rex signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024, but was waived on May 16. [14] [15]

Personal life

Rex is the son of former All-America BYU tight end, Byron Rex. He is married to former Utah Valley University volleyball star Lexi (Davies) Rex and they have one son. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ "Tight end Isaac Rex commits to the Cougars". ESPN 960. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  2. ↑ McDonald, Ryan (March 19, 2016). "BYU receives commitment from California TE Isaac Rex, son of former Cougar Byron Rex". Deseret News. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  3. ↑ "San Clemente's Rex excited by a future that includes BYU". Orange County-Register. February 1, 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
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  6. ↑ McCann, Dave (August 23, 2023). "Dennis Pitta (happily) ready to watch Isaac Rex pass him by". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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  11. ↑ Ireland, Kyle. "Isaac Rex Breaks Touchdown Record For BYU Tight Ends". KSL Sports. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  12. ↑ Drew, Jay (November 25, 2023). "Cougars rally around 'distraught' tight end Isaac Rex after costly fumble in second overtime". Desert News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  13. ↑ "Isaac Rex 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  14. ↑ "Former BYU TE Isaac Rex Signs With Detroit Lions". April 27, 2024.
  15. ↑ Twentyman, Tim (May 10, 2024). "TWENTYMAN: A closer look at the Lions' undrafted rookie free agents". DetroitLions.
  16. ↑ Harmon, Dick (November 28, 2020). "Why TD production by BYU's Isaac Rex is significant for Cougar play calls". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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