Isaac Rex Explained

Isaac Rex
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:4 August 1998
Birth Place:San Clemente, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:247
High School:San Clemente
College:BYU (2019–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Pfr:R/RexxIs00

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

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tight end Isaac Rex commits to the Cougars . ESPN 960 . 19 March 2016 . 6 February 2024.
  2. Web site: McDonald . Ryan . BYU receives commitment from California TE Isaac Rex, son of former Cougar Byron Rex . Deseret News . March 19, 2016 . 6 February 2024.
  3. Web site: San Clemente's Rex excited by a future that includes BYU . Orange County-Register . February 1, 2017 . 6 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Drew . Jay . 'I don't take myself too seriously': Isaac Rex is as down-to-earth as they come . Deseret News . March 23, 2021 . 7 February 2024.
  5. Web site: McCann . Dave . Why Isaac Rex and Kedon Slovis need each other . Deseret News . July 26, 2023 . 7 February 2024.
  6. Web site: McCann . Dave . Dennis Pitta (happily) ready to watch Isaac Rex pass him by . Deseret News . August 23, 2023 . 7 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Drew . Jay . 'Team guys': Why Isaac Rex and fellow tight ends are contributing in different way this year . Deseret News . November 18, 2021 . 7 February 2024.
  8. Web site: Harmon . Dick . Isaac Rex expects to be ready to roll when BYU opens fall camp . Deseret News . March 17, 2022 . 7 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Harmon . Dick . Isaac Rex hungry to finish what he started . Deseret News . December 23, 2022 . 7 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Harmon . Dick . Isaac Rex is finding his mojo just in time for BYU . Deseret News . September 9, 2023 . 7 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Ireland . Kyle . Isaac Rex Breaks Touchdown Record For BYU Tight Ends . KSL Sports . 7 February 2024.
  12. Web site: Drew . Jay . Cougars rally around 'distraught' tight end Isaac Rex after costly fumble in second overtime . Desert News . November 25, 2023 . 7 February 2024.
  13. Web site: Isaac Rex 2023 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 7 February 2024.
  14. Web site: Former BYU TE Isaac Rex Signs With Detroit Lions. April 27, 2024.
  15. Web site: TWENTYMAN: A closer look at the Lions' undrafted rookie free agents. Twentyman, Tim. DetroitLions. May 10, 2024.
  16. Web site: Harmon . Dick . Why TD production by BYU's Isaac Rex is significant for Cougar play calls . Deseret News . November 28, 2020 . 7 February 2024.