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Preston Rex stats, 2026

BYU (6–1, Big 12). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Preston Rex is a running back for BYU (6–1). Among running backs this season he's 106th in rushing success rate (47.4%), 107th in yards per carry (5.6), 140th in catches (8), in 7 games. This week: Arizona State at BYU.

Rushing yards211243rd of 427 running backs
Carries38257th of 428 running backs
Yards per carry5.6107th of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs2188th of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is Preston Rex?

Position
Running back
Class
Senior
Height
6-0
Weight
200 pounds
Number
No. 12
Hometown
San Clemente, CA
High school
San Clemente (San Clemente, CA)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1998 in the 2020 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Preston Rex's rushing stats

He's 107th of 372 running backs in yards per carry (5.6) and 188th of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards211243rd of 427
Carries38257th of 428
Yards per carry5.6107th of 372
Rushing TDs2188th of 351

The season

Preston Rex's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 92nd of 357 running backs in EPA per play (0.23) and 106th of 366 running backs in rushing success rate (47.4%).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate47.4%106th of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)3238th of 393
EPA per play0.2392nd of 357

The season

Preston Rex's receiving stats

He's 140th of 395 running backs in catches (8) and 198th of 392 running backs in receiving yards (47).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches8140th of 395
Receiving yards47198th of 392

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Preston Rex's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2025BYU13302.303500
2026BYU382115.628470
Career512414.7211970

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Preston Rex's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025BYU+0.04+0.53-0.19———0.87%
2026BYU+0.21+0.03+0.2647.4%7.9%12.5%10.112%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Preston Rex's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. Utah TechW 63–7385110
2vs. ArizonaW 28–17111001
3at Colorado StateW 41–23244100
5at TCUW 17–10218002
6vs. Iowa StateW 24–10216003
7vs. Notre DameW 28–24549012
8at UCFL 31–39425010

FAQ

Questions about Preston Rex

What position does Preston Rex play?

Preston Rex plays running back for BYU, which is 6–1 this season.

Where is Preston Rex from, and what year is he?

Preston Rex is a senior running back for BYU, listed at 6-0 and 200 pounds, from San Clemente, CA.

How tall is Preston Rex, and how much does he weigh?

Preston Rex is listed at 6-0 and 200 pounds on BYU's 2026 roster.

What year is Preston Rex?

Preston Rex is a senior, from the 2020 recruiting class.

What are Preston Rex's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Preston Rex has 241 rushing yards on 51 carries with 2 rushing touchdowns, plus 11 catches for 97 yards.

Who does Preston Rex play for?

BYU (6–1, Big 12), where he plays running back and wears No. 12.

Is Preston Rex eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Preston Rex was in the 2020 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

Is Preston Rex injured?

BYU's latest report lists Preston Rex as probable.

How did Preston Rex play in his last game?

Week 8 at UCF: 42 rushing yards, 5 carries, 1 explosive runs (12+ yards). BYU lost 31–39.

Where did Preston Rex go to high school?

San Clemente (San Clemente, CA). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1998 in the 2020 class.

What are Preston Rex's stats this season?

211 rushing yards, 38 carries, 5.6 yards per carry, 2 rushing TDs, 47.4% rushing success rate in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Preston Rex rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 106th of 366 in rushing success rate, 107th of 372 in yards per carry, 140th of 395 in catches.

When does Preston Rex play next?

BYU hosts Arizona State Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on Fox. The numbers' pick: BYU.

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