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  2022 PRESEASON WUERFFEL TROPHY (COMMUNITY SERVICE) WATCHLIST: Tyler Batty, BYU, So., DL,...In addition to success on the field, Batty is very involved in a variety of community service endeavors. He created and operates Edward’s Hands, a non-profit organization that provides equine therapy for children with autism, which provides a powerful bonding experience with their parents. Batty is also very involved with the Built4Life program that develops student-athletes through a variety of professional experiences with a focus on service within the community. In addition, he participates in the True Blue Hero program run by the BYU Football program. - BYU Football

rSr/2025 DE Tyler BattyBrigham Young
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  Gunner Romney hasn't played a full season yet since arriving at BYU. He played eight games last year after having an early season knee injury. He played 10 the year before that. At the NFL level, he knows an injury prone, older player is not desirable. And the second part of the equation is showing explosiveness as an athlete. He's above-average as a deep threat in BYU's offense. Last year, he averaged 17.5 yards per catch. In 2020, he nearly averaged 20 yards per reception. But there are plenty of athletes at the next level who can be down-field options. The separation will be turning smaller plays into first downs. It is something Milne, a similarly fringe NFL player, has done to stick in the NFL.

"I think my biggest strength is obvious," Romney said of his self-evaluation. "But I want to be able to make [more] out of the shorter plays. So catching the 5-yard route and turning that into [something]. Or just being more explosive with my yards after catch and things like that." By his assessment, his explosiveness will be enhanced by staying healthy. He changed his approach this offseason by taking more time when his body is worn down. In previous years, he might have forced himself to lift or practice when his body wasn't feeling well. The injuries he's had were mostly fluke plays, he says, and hard to prevent. In the first game of the season last year, a defender rolled up on his leg and hurt his knee. A similar play happened in 2020. - Salt Lake Tribune


rSr/2023 WR Gunner RomneyBrigham Young
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  2022 PRESEASON ROTARY LOMBARDI AWARD WATCHLIST: Blake Freeland, BYU, Jr LT,...Freeland started all 13 games for the Cougars in 2021. The 6-8, 305-pound junior left tackle was named to the Phil Steele All-Independent First Team and PFN All-Independent First Team in 2021. He was an integral part of the PFN 2021 Offensive Line of the Year, helping the BYU offense produce 33 points per game, while averaging 452 yards of total offense. - BYU Football

rJr/2023 OT Blake FreelandBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT FIRST TEAM: TE Isaac Rex, BYU,...A native of San Clemente, California, Rex played in all 12 regular-season games for the Cougars as a Covid freshman in 2021. He began the year on the John Mackey Preseason Award Watch List and concluded the season being named to the Phil Steele 2021 All-Independent First-Team. He caught 10 passes for 191 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 10.6 yards per reception. The 6-6, 247-pound tight end had eight games with at least one reception. The previous season he was ranked No. 1 in the nation among freshman tight ends in receptions (37), receiving yards (429) and receiving touchdowns (12). He was named a 2020 Freshman All-American by the Athletic and Phil Steele. - BYU Football

rSr/2024 TE Isaac RexBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT FIRST TEAM: WR Puka Nacua, BYU,...Nacua led BYU in receiving yards with 43 catches for 805 yards (18.7 yards per catch) and receiving touchdowns, despite missing the 2021 season opener due to injury. He was second in all-purpose yardage with 953 (79.4 per game) and had four games with over 100 receiving yards - South Florida (102), Baylor (168), Virginia (107) and Idaho State (120). - BYU Football

rJr/2023 WR Puka NacuaBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT FIRST TEAM: QB Jaren Hall, BYU,...Despite missing three games due to injury in 2021, Hall completed 189 of 296 passes for 2,583 yards and 20 touchdowns, while compiling an efficiency rating of 156.1. He also had 62 caries for 307 yards (4.9 per carry) and three rushing touchdowns, while leading No. 19 ranked BYU to eight wins in 10 starts during the 2021 season. - BYU Football

rJr/2023 QB Jaren HallBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT SECOND TEAM: WR Gunner Romney, BYU,...Romney finished last season as the Cougars' third-leading receivers, tallying 34 catches for 594 yards and three touchdowns...Recorded second 100-yard receiving game of the season with 102 yards on four receptions against Boise State. - BYU Football

rSr/2023 WR Gunner RomneyBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT SECOND TEAM: RB Christopher Brooks, BYU,...Transferred to BYU after graduating from Cal where he was the leading rusher for the Golden Bears in two of the past three seasons...Played in 40 games for Cal from 2018-2021 and totaled 1,734 yards rushing with 14 touchdowns on the ground while adding 50 catches for 345 receiving yards and seven touchdowns as a receiver. - BYU Football

rSr/2023 RB Christopher BrooksBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT FIRST TEAM: P Ryan Rehkow, BYU,...Rehkow, a 6-foot-6, 235-pound sophomore from Veradale, Washington finished the 2021 season ranked No. 5 in the nation, with a punting average of 48.58, the highest average by any freshman in the nation. Rehkow was a Ray’s 8 honoree in week five of the season and placed on the Ray Guy 2021 watch list following his performance at Utah State on Oct. 1. In 2021, Rehkow played in all 13 games for No. 19 ranked BYU as punter and field goals/PATs holder. He placed 16 of 40 punts inside the 20-yard line and set a new BYU record with an 83-yard punt in a win over then No. 19 ASU. - BYU Football

rJr/2024 P Ryan RehkowBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT FIRST TEAM: LB Payton Wilgar, BYU,...Despite missing the final three games of the 2021 season due to injury, Wilgar was second on the team in assisted tackles with 27 and tackles of loss with 6. He was third in total tackles with 56 and solo tackles with 29. - BYU Football

rSr/2023 OLB Payton WilgarBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT FIRST TEAM: OT Blake Freeland, BYU,...Freeland also started all 13 games for the Cougars in 2021. The 6-8, 305-pound junior left tackle was named to the Phil Steele All-Independent First Team and PFN All-Independent First Team in 2021. He was an integral part of the PFN 2021 Offensive Line of the Year, helping the BYU offense produce 33 points per game, while averaging 452 yards of total offense. BYU boasts two previous winners of the prestigious Outland Trophy. Former BYU offensive lineman Mo Elewonibi won the award in 1989 and former defensive lineman Jason Buck earned the trophy in 1986. - BYU Football

rJr/2023 OT Blake FreelandBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT FIRST TEAM: LB Ben Bywater, BYU,...Batty, a 6-5, 275-pound sophomore from Payson, Utah, was selected to the Pro Football Network All-Independent Second Team as a freshman in 2021. He played in 12 games last season, leading BYU in sacks with 3.5 and finishing fourth in total tackles with 43 (23 solo, 20 assist). He also had two quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. - BYU Football

rSr/2025 OLB Ben BywaterBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT SECOND TEAM: K Jake Oldroyd, BYU,...Despite missing three games in the 2021 season due to injury, Oldroyd converted 42 of 43 extra point attempts and set a school record for consecutive field goals made with 16 between the start of the 2020 season and the Utah State game in 2021. He also holds the BYU record for consecutive PATs in a row with 72. - BYU Football

rSr/2023 K Jake OldroydBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT SECOND TEAM: S Malik Moore, BYU,...Started all 13 games last season, one of just three defensive players to do so last year, and was tied for the team-lead in interceptions with three. - BYU Football

rSr/2024 FS Malik MooreBrigham Young
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  2022 PHIL STEELE PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT SECOND TEAM: DE Tyler Batty, BYU,...Played in 12 games last season, starting seven...Finished as BYU's fourth-leading tackler with 43 (23 solo, five for loss). - BYU Football

rSr/2025 DE Tyler BattyBrigham Young
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