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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