Brett Pyne | Posted: 22 Oct 2009 | Updated: 8 Nov 2020

Pitta is Top Tight End on SI.com's Midseason All-America List

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PROVO -- BYU tight end Dennis Pitta has been named to the SportsIllustrated.com Midseason All-America First Team.

The senior from Moorpark, Calif., leads the nation in receiving yards by a tight end with 471 yards on 34 catches. He has a team-leading five touchdown receptions on the year while helping BYU to a 6-1 record and No. 16 national ranking.

Pitta has already set standards this year as BYU’s all-time leader among tight ends in career receptions (193) and yards (2,543).

For a complete list of first- and second-team SI.com Midseason All-Americans, CLICK HERE.

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