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
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