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Max Tooley

Linebacker 31

Ht/Wt

225 lbs.

Class

Senior

Hometown

Bountiful,

Utah

Last School

Bountiful High School

Roster Years

2018-2023

2023
- Enters the season having played in 48-career games and recorded 219 career-tackles (124 solo) for the Cougars (2018-22)
- Named to Phil Steele Preseason All-Big 12 Fourth Team
2022
- Played in seven games, starting six
- Despite season-ending injury, finished as BYU's fourth-leading tackler on the season and tied for the lead in interceptions with 57 stops (33 solo), two tackles-for-loss, a sack, quarterback hurry, forced fumble, pass breakup and three interceptions with 67 return yards including two for touchdowns
- Two 13-tackle games (vs. Baylor, vs. Notre Dame)
- Currently BYU's career-active leader in interceptions
Started six games in 2021, registering at least three tackles in each. Finished the season as the Cougars' second-leading tackler with 68 (37 solo, 4.5 for loss), a sack and an interception
In 2020, named Second Team All-Independent. Tallied 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 QB hurries, one interception, one pass breakup and one blocked kick
In 2019, played in all 13 games, including starts against Boise State and Utah State. Recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one interception. Three-time player of the week (Special Teams – USC, Liberty, defense – Washington)
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Major: Geography
Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London, England (speaking Mandarin Chinese)
Parents are Jason and Jennifer

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 2019

Played in all 13 games
Started against Boise State and Utah State
Had 48 tackles
Posted 2.5 tackles for loss and one interception
Three games with at least five tackles (USC, Utah State and Liberty)
Returned an interception 33 yards against Washington
Three-time player of the week (Special Teams – USC, Liberty, defense – Washington)

Sophmore Year 2021

Played in 12 games, started six.
- Registered at least three tackles in each.
Finished the season as the Cougars' second-leading tackler with 68 (37 solo, 4.5 for loss), a sack and an interception.
Led BYU in tackles with 10 (six solo) vs. UAB.
Career and season-best performance in 35-31 win over USC with 13 tackles (nine solo), 1.5 tackles-for-loss and one pass break-up
Recorded a then career-high 10 tackles (four solo, six assist) and third career interception in 27-17 win over No. 19 Arizona State.
Interception versus the Sun Devils halted a drive deep into BYU territory and set up a Cougar touchdown moments later.
Tied a career-high in single-game tackles-for-loss with 1.5 for -11 yards in 34-20 win at Utah State.

Junior Year 2022

Played in seven games, starting six
Despite season-ending injury, finished as BYU's fourth-leading tackler on the season and tied for the lead in interceptions with 57 stops (33 solo), two tackles-for-loss, a sack, quarterback hurry, forced fumble, pass breakup and three interceptions with 67 return yards including two for touchdowns
Two 13-tackle games (vs. Baylor, vs. Notre Dame)
Currently BYU's career-active leader in interceptions
Recorded first-career forced fumble in 52-35 loss vs. Arkansas.
(Oct. 10) - tied with Vanderbilt's De'Rickey Wright and Tristan Driggers of ULM for national lead in interceptions among linebackers.
Recorded third interception of the season and tied a career-high with 13 tackles in 28-20 loss to Notre Dame.
Registered second-career pick-six in 38-26 win over Utah State and is tied for the national lead with two interceptions returned for touchdowns on the season.
- Tied with Cameron Oliver of UNLV and Eric Scott of Southern Miss
Tied a career-high with 13 tackles in BYU's 26-20 (2OT) win over No. 9 Baylor on Sept. 10, 2022. The Baylor game marked Tooley's third-career double-digit tackle outing.
Returned interception 35 yards for a touchdown to go along with five tackles (four solo) in BYU's 50-21 win at USF on Sept. 3.

Senior Year 2023

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year

Sophomore 2020

Named Second Team All-Independent
Versatile defender for BYU had 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 QB hurries, one interception, one pass breakup and one blocked kick
Helped strong BYU defense in 2020 rank No. 4 in scoring defense (15.3), No. 12 in total defense (317.4), No. 19 in rushing defense (119.9) and No. 24 in passing defense (197.5)