BYU Player Preston Rex Adapts to New Role in Backfield
BYU football player Preston Rex, son of former BYU All-American Byron Rex and brother of tight end Isaac Rex, transitioned from defensive back to running back during the previous summer's fall camp. Despite no prior experience at the position, Rex…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 14, 2026 —
Preston Rex, a player for the BYU football team, has successfully transitioned from defensive back to the running back position. This change occurred during the previous summer’s fall camp.
Rex, who is the son of former BYU All-American Byron Rex and the brother of current tight end Isaac Rex, had no previous experience playing running back before his move. He embraced the new role, noting a familial tendency towards offensive positions.
The decision to move Rex to running back was influenced, in part, by the dismissal of another player from the running back position and Rex’s own motivation to contribute more actively to the team’s success.
Since making the switch, Rex has participated in 12 games. During this time, he has demonstrated potential as a pass-catching option out of the backfield. He is now reported to be fully healthy and better prepared heading into the upcoming season.
Story summarized from the original created by Jay Drew on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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