Isaac Rex
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | August 4, 1998 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.
Early life and high school[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ "Tight end Isaac Rex commits to the Cougars". ESPN 960. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "San Clemente's Rex excited by a future that includes BYU". Orange County-Register. February 1, 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Drew, Jay (March 23, 2021). "'I don't take myself too seriously': Isaac Rex is as down-to-earth as they come". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ McCann, Dave (July 26, 2023). "Why Isaac Rex and Kedon Slovis need each other". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ McCann, Dave (August 23, 2023). "Dennis Pitta (happily) ready to watch Isaac Rex pass him by". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Drew, Jay (November 18, 2021). "'Team guys': Why Isaac Rex and fellow tight ends are contributing in different way this year". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Harmon, Dick (March 17, 2022). "Isaac Rex expects to be ready to roll when BYU opens fall camp". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Harmon, Dick (December 23, 2022). "Isaac Rex hungry to finish what he started". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Harmon, Dick (September 9, 2023). "Isaac Rex is finding his mojo just in time for BYU". Deseret News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Ireland, Kyle. "Isaac Rex Breaks Touchdown Record For BYU Tight Ends". KSL Sports. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Isaac Rex 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Former BYU TE Isaac Rex Signs With Detroit Lions". April 27, 2024.
- ^ Twentyman, Tim (May 10, 2024). "TWENTYMAN: A closer look at the Lions' undrafted rookie free agents". DetroitLions.
- ^ 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.