Isaac Rex
| Detroit Lions | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 4, 1998 San Clemente, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | San Clemente |
| College: | BYU (2019–2023) |
| Undrafted: | 2024 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Isaac Rex (born August 4, 1998) is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at BYU.
Early life and high school[edit]
Rex attended high school at San Clemente. 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.[14]
Personal life[edit]
Rex is the son of former BYU tight end, Byron Rex.[15]
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.
- ^ 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.