Blake Mangelson brings NFL-sized length and academic discipline to BYU’s edge room
Mangelson is a 6'5", 275-pound senior defensive end whose profile is built on size, leverage and enough versatility to attract NFL attention, highlighted by his UDFA deal with Pittsburgh after the 2025 draft. BYU also named him an Academic All-District selection, which reinforces the idea that he’s a dependable, detail-oriented fit rather than just a body on the edge. The catch: his most recent public football story is his pro opportunity and subsequent release, so the clearest takeaway is upside as a developmental big end with pro frame and room to prove he can consistently translate that build into production.
