College Football Network names 12 Cougars to All-Independent Teams

Twelve members of the BYU football team were named to the 2022 College Football Network All-Independent Teams for offense, defense and special teams. 

Led by CFN Offensive Player of the Year and Quarterback of the Year Jaren Hall, six BYU offensive standouts were named to the first team. Joining Hall were receivers Puka Nacua and Keanu Hill, left tackle Blake Freeland, center Connor Pay and right tackle Kingsley Suamataia. 

Freeland, who was named Offensive Lineman of the Year, anchored a position group that was named Offensive Line of the Year, while Nacua was named Wide Receiver of the Year. 

Three additional Cougars, running back Chris Brooks, tight end Isaac Rex and wide receiver Cody Epps were named CFN All-Independent Second Team Offense. 

On defense, BYU linebacker Max Tooley was named to the CFN All-Independent Second Team, while two Cougars were named CFN All-Independent Specialist. Ryan Rehkow was named the All-Independent Punter of the Year and First-Team Punter, while Hobbs Nyberg was named the CFN Second-Team All-Independent Punt Returner. 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL NETWORK — 2022 HONOREES

All-Independent Football Team Honors
Player of the Year: Jackson Mitchell, LB, UConn
Offensive Player of the Year: Jaren Hall, QB, BYU
Defensive Player of the Year: Jackson Mitchell, LB, UConn
Newcomer of the Year: Victor Rosa, RB, UConn
Coach of the Year: Jim Mora Jr., UConn
Game of the Year: Liberty vs. UConn, Week 11

All-Independent Offense Honors
Quarterback of the Year: Jaren Hall, BYU
Running Back of the Year: Audric Estime, Notre Dame
Wide Receiver of the Year: Puka Nacua, BYU
Tight End of the Year: Michael Mayer, Notre Dame 
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Blake Freeland, BYU
Offensive Line of the Year: BYU 
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Victor Rosa, RB, UConn

First-Team All-Independent Offense
QB: Jaren Hall, BYU 
RB: Audric Estime, Notre Dame 
RB: Victor Rosa, UConn 
WR: Puka Nacua, BYU 
WR: Demario Douglas, Liberty 
WR: Keanu Hill, BYU 
TE: Michael Mayer, Notre Dame 
FLEX: Diego Pavia, New Mexico State 
OT: Blake Freeland, BYU 
G: Jarrett Patterson, Notre Dame 
C: Connor Pay, BYU 
G: Christian Haynes, UConn 
OT: Kingsley Suamataia, BYU

Second-Team All-Independent Offense
QB: Drew Pyne, Notre Dame 
RB: Dae Hunter, Liberty 
RB: Christopher Brooks, BYU 
WR: Aaron Turner, UConn 
WR: Kordell Davis, New Mexico State 
WR: Cameron Sullivan-Brown, UMass 
TE: Isaac Rex, BYU 
FLEX: Kody Epps, BYU 
OT: Joe Alt, Notre Dame 
G: Jackson FiIipowicz, Army 
C: Canaan Yarro, New Mexico State 
G: Connor Finucane, Army 
OT: Chase Lundt, UConn

All-Independent Defense Honors
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Durrell Johnson, Liberty
Linebacker of the Year: Jackson Mitchell, UConn
Cornerback of the Year: Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
Safety of the Year: Robert Rahimi, Liberty
Defensive Line of the Year: Liberty
Secondary of the Year: Notre Dame
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Brandon Bouyer-Randle, Conn

First-Team All-Independent Defense 
EDGE: Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame 
EDGE: Durrell Johnson, Liberty 
DT: Jayson Ademilola, Notre Dame 
DT: Kendy Charles, Liberty 
LB: Jackson Mitchell, UConn 
LB: Chris Ojoh, New Mexico State 
LB: Jalen Mackie, UMass 
CB: Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame 
CB: Tre Wortham, UConn
CB: Syrus Dumas, New Mexico State 
S: Robert Rahimi, Liberty 
S: Marquel Broughton, Army 
FLEX; Brandon Bouyer-Randle, UConn

Second-Team All-Independent Defense
EDGE: Eric Watts, UConn 
EDGE: Marcus Cushnie, UMass 
DT: Dennis Osagiede, Liberty 
DT: Kwabena Bonsu, Army 
LB: JD Bertrand, Notre Dame 
LB: Ahmad Walker, Liberty 
LB: Max Tooley, BYU 
CB: Jordan Mahoney, UMass 
CB: Chris Shearin, UConn 
CB: Josh Wallace, UMass 
S: Tyler Rudolph, UMass 
S: Bryce Jackson, New Mexico State 
FLEX: Javon Scruggs, Liberty

All-Independent Special Teams Honors
Kicker of the Year: Noe Ruelas, UConn 
Punter of the Year: Ryan Rehkow, BYU 
Specialist of the Year: Shedro Louis, Liberty 

First-Team All-Independent Special Teams
Kicker: Noe Ruelas, UConn 
Kickoff Specialist: Cole Talley, Army 
Punter: Ryan Rehkow, BYU 
Kick Returner: Shedro Louis, Liberty 
Punt Returner: Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame 
Special Teamer: Jayhvion Gipson, New Mexico State

Second-Team All-Independent Special Teams
Kicker: Blake Grupe, Notre Dame 
Kickoff Specialist: Zac Yoakam, Notre Dame 
Punter: Aidan Alves, Liberty 
Kick Returner: Greg Desrosiers Jr., UMass 
Punt Returner: Hobbs Nyberg, BYU 
Special Teamer: Durante Jones, UConn