Jacob Conover
Quarterback 17
Ht/Wt
6'
1"
|
205 lbs.
Class
Freshman
Hometown
Chandler, 
Arizona
Last School
Chandler High School
Roster Years
2020-2022


BYU Highlights

  • In 2021, came in for an injured Baylor Romney and helped the Cougars to a 34-20 win at Utah State in first action of his collegiate career. Went five-of-nine for 45 yards passing
  • See "Year" tab for further information

Personal

  • Major: Psychology
  • Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Asuncion, Paraguay
  • Parents are Jeff and Katie
  • Grandpa, Ray Conover, ran track at BYU
  • Coached by Shaun Aguano
  • Love to flyfish
  • Partners with Cash Peterman in Helmets 4 Hope

Before BYU

  • A four-star recruit by 247 Sports, Rivals and ESPN
  • Also recruited by Alabama, Arizona State, Arizona, Northwestern, Ole Miss, Oregon State, South Carolina and Washington State 
  • An ESPN top 300 recruit
  • Led Chandler High School to three consecutive state titles
  • Threw for more than 10,000 yards in high school with 102 touchdowns
  • Averaged 259 passing yards per game as a varsity player
  • As a senior, went 223 for 327 and 3,306 yards and 38 touchdowns
  • Threw for more than 3,000 yards in each of his three seasons
  • Also added 560 rushing yards in career with eight scores on the ground
  • Teammate of BYU wide receiver Gunner Romney in 2017
  • Competed in the sprints on the track team at Chandler HS

Mission

  • Asuncion , Paraguay
BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 2022

Sophmore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

  • Played in two games (at Utah, vs. Idaho State).
  • In limited action, finished the season five of 10 for 45 yards.
  • Came in for an injured Baylor Romney and helped the Cougars to a 34-20 win at Utah State in first action of his collegiate career. Went five-of-nine for 45 yards passing. 
Medical Redshirt Year

Freshman 2020

  • Joined the team after fall camp and served as the scout team quarterback during the season
  • Jacob Conover back to pass against USU

    Jacob Conover back to pass against USU.jpg

  • Jacob Conover prepares to throw during 2022 fall camp

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