Jonny Harline happy to see BYU back in the game at tight end
With the addition of a Utah/UCLA transfer and the No. 1-ranked recruit in the state committing to BYU, the future of the position looks bright in Provo
BYU is back in the business of using and producing tight ends in its offense and one of the best to ever play in Provo thinks it’s about time.
“I think it will be awesome. To me, the most important part (to an offense) is to have a variety of ways you can attack the defense,” former Cougar Jonny Harline told the “Y’s Guys” podcast this week. “A tight end is a great pressure release for the quarterback. You have a large target that is generally close to you. To me, it always seemed like an easy throw and gives a safety (outlet) to the quarterback.”
Harline savored his seasons as John Beck’s favorite target. He peaked his senior year (2006) with 58 receptions for 935 yards and 12 touchdowns. Last year, even as BYU rolled to an 11-2 record and No. 13 national ranking, their three tight ends combined for 31 catches and four touchdowns.
