PROVO, Utah — Five student-athletes on the BYU football team have been named to the 2024 College Football Network All-Big 12 Preseason Teams.
Among BYU players honored are defensive lineman Tyler Batty who was selected to the 2024 first team. Others selected include cornerback Jakob Robinson who earned a spot on the second team, while offensive tackle Brayden Keim and kicker Will Ferrin were selected to the third team and linebacker Jack Kelly was named honorable mention.
Batty was among BYU’s most consistent performers in 2023, earning All-Big 12 Second Team accolades, while being named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Honorable Mention. He led the Cougars for the third year in sacks, picking up 5.5 with nine total tackles for loss. Batty finished with 57 total tackles, had eight quarterback hurries and forced two fumbles.
Off the field, Batty also earned a spot on the prestigious AFCA Allstate Good Works Team, which is awarded to players who not only excel on the field but are also exemplary in their service to the community. He was recognized at halftime of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.
Robinson was twice named the Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week in 2023 and was later a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation’s top defensive back. At the conclusion of the season, he was named All-Big 12 honorable mention after totaling four interceptions to rank in the top 20 nationally. He also totaled 59 tackles on the year with 11 passes defended.
Keim played in 21 of 25 games on the offensive line for BYU over the past two seasons. As a junior in 2023, he played both tackle positions, starting the final eight games of the season.
Ferrin transferred to BYU following his freshman season at Boise State in 2022. As a sophomore he made 32 of 33 PATs and 11 of 14 field goals during the 2023 season. He was named CSC Academic All-District following the 2023 season.
Kelly, a junior linebacker, enters his first season at BYU after transferring from Weber State. He is expected to make an immediate impact as a four-star transfer. Kelly had 85 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, seven pass breakups and an interception in 28 games at Weber State.
BYU kicks off its second season as a member of the Big 12 Conference against Southern Illinois on Aug. 31 at LaVell Edwards Stadium.