{"id":160406,"date":"2024-02-03T15:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T20:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=160406"},"modified":"2024-02-01T18:20:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T23:20:27","slug":"isaac-rex-2024-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/02\/03\/isaac-rex-2024-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Isaac Rex 2024 NFL Draft Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Position<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Tight End<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Height<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: 6\u2032-5\u2033<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weight<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: 250 pounds<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">School<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: <a href=\"https:\/\/byucougars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BYU<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-draft\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">More 2024 NFL Draft Profiles<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2024 NFL Draft: Isaac Rex Scouting Report<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Isaac Rex is a former freshman All-American tight end from BYU with a high potential. He possesses excellent size for his position and carries his weight very well. At BYU, Rex made a name for himself as a redshirt freshman, leading the nation with twelve tight end touchdowns.<a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> The Athletic<\/a> named him a freshman All-American, and he was also on the John Mackey Award watch list. However, Rex faced adversity in 2021 when he suffered a significant ankle injury that caused him to miss the entire season. Despite this setback, he came back even stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Strengths<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quick footwork and a good stride can compensate for a lack of elite long speed. He has enough speed to pose a vertical threat;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He smoothly transitions into a runner and has a good burst to pull away from linebackers. He doesn&#8217;t shy away from contact;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Isaac Rex understands the route tree well and is fluid enough to be an effective route runner. He also possesses a great hand swipe move to gain good releases, as well as an effective block and release package;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He has a good understanding of defense and uses leverage well. He is skilled at identifying soft spots in the zone and excellent at exploiting the defenders&#8217; blind spots;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alpha who takes the ball away from other players and makes tough, well-defended catches at the catch point;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Isaac Rex was named a freshman All-American. He ranked number one in receptions (37), touchdowns (12), and receiving yards (429);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rex understands the process of a professional and applies it to his game. He is a very mature and intelligent player. He will interview well. Despite a significant ankle injury, he came back and performed admirably;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He can function as a run and pass blocker with good playing strength. He has the potential to become a full-time tight end;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vs. 2024. Draft Tight Ends: Yards After the Catch: 5 (7th).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weaknesses<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Isaac Rex needs to improve his route running as he needs more nuance to reach his potential. Since he can&#8217;t rely on speed alone for separation, improving his routes is essential;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is no specific aspect of his game that sets him apart as elite;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Medicals will need to check out;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lack of elite burst to his game;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vs. 2024. Draft Tight Ends: Career Yards per Reception: 12.4 (10th), Yards per Route Run: 1.24 (17th), Yards Per Team Pass Attempt: 1.06 (12th).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NFL Comparison<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Dallas Goedert<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Teams With Need At Position<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/seahawks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Seattle Seahawks<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chiefs\/\" target=\"_self\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chargers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bengals\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Carolina Panthers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Projection<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Round 5<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bottom Line on Isaac Rex<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rex is a physical route runner with some grit to his game. His hand swipe at the line helps him get good releases. His burst and quick transition into a carrier help him eat up yards quickly. He has quick feet and a long stride that makes up for his lack of elite long speed. He&#8217;s proficient as a blocker in run and pass. He&#8217;s a ball hog at the catch point, displaying an alpha &#8220;my ball&#8221; mentality. His violent hands help him rip the ball away from defenders but also block &amp; release. His block &amp; release package makes him a great extension off the end of the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Isaac Rex has few weaknesses in his game, but he lacks the elite traits that come with being an elite player. However, each of his weaknesses can be addressed through coaching. He is a mature player who is receptive to coaching and will perform well in interviews. With some development in the NFL, Isaac Rex will become a starting tight end in the league.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Main Image: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Isaac Rex, a former freshman All-American tight end at BYU, enters the draft with high potential after leading the nation in touchdowns his freshman season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5041,"featured_media":160722,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1647],"tags":[10073,32329],"class_list":["post-160406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl-draft","tag-2024-nfl-draft","tag-isaac-rex"],"modified_by":"Drew Crabtree","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5041"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160406"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160406\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/160722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=160406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=160406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}