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Isaac Rex

Isaac Rex
Personal information
Born: (1998-08-04) August 4, 1998 (age 26)
San Clemente, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:247 lb (112 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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Isaac Rex (born August 4, 1998) is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football for the BYU Cougars.

Early life and high school

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Bench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m) 		247 lb
(112 kg) 		32 in
(0.81 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.94 s 1.75 s 2.84 s 5.00 s 7.35 s 27.0 in
(0.69 m)		 24 reps
All values from Pro Day[14][15]

Detroit Lions

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Rex signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024, but was waived on May 16.[16][17]

Los Angeles Chargers

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Rex signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on August 22, 2024.[18] He was waived on August 27.[19]

Personal life

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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.[20]

Rex is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission for the church in Samoa.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "Tight end Isaac Rex commits to the Cougars". ESPN 960. March 19, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  2. ^ McDonald, Ryan (March 19, 2016). "BYU receives commitment from California TE Isaac Rex, son of former Cougar Byron Rex". Deseret News. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "San Clemente's Rex excited by a future that includes BYU". Orange County-Register. February 1, 2017. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  4. ^ 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 February 7, 2024.
  5. ^ McCann, Dave (July 26, 2023). "Why Isaac Rex and Kedon Slovis need each other". Deseret News. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  6. ^ McCann, Dave (August 23, 2023). "Dennis Pitta (happily) ready to watch Isaac Rex pass him by". Deseret News. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Drew, Jay (November 18, 2021). "'Team guys': Why Isaac Rex and fellow tight ends are contributing in different way this year". Deseret News. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  8. ^ Harmon, Dick (March 17, 2022). "Isaac Rex expects to be ready to roll when BYU opens fall camp". Deseret News. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  9. ^ Harmon, Dick (December 23, 2022). "Isaac Rex hungry to finish what he started". Deseret News. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  10. ^ Harmon, Dick (September 9, 2023). "Isaac Rex is finding his mojo just in time for BYU". Deseret News. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  11. ^ Ireland, Kyle. "Isaac Rex Breaks Touchdown Record For BYU Tight Ends". KSL Sports. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  12. ^ Drew, Jay (November 25, 2023). "Cougars rally around 'distraught' tight end Isaac Rex after costly fumble in second overtime". Desert News. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  13. ^ "Isaac Rex 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  14. ^ "Big 12 Pro Day Official Results: How BYU Football Players Performed". KSLSports.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  15. ^ "Isaac Rex College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  16. ^ Ireland, Kyle (April 27, 2024). "Former BYU TE Isaac Rex Signs With Lions". KSL Sports. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  17. ^ Twentyman, Tim (May 10, 2024). "TWENTYMAN: A closer look at the Lions' undrafted rookie free agents". DetroitLions.
  18. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Isaac Rex". Chargers.com. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  19. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 27, 2024.
  20. ^ Harmon, Dick (November 28, 2020). "Why TD production by BYU's Isaac Rex is significant for Cougar play calls". Deseret News. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  21. ^ Toone, Trent (April 29, 2024). "2 Latter-day Saint returned missionaries selected in NFL draft". thechurchnews.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
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