
Beau Byus was a dependable, locally grown anchor for Eastern Washington’s line
In his Eastern Washington career, Beau Byus evolved from a converted tight end into a reliable offensive tackle, starting 11 games in 37 appearances and earning Third Team All-Big Sky recognition at left tackle in his senior season. He stood out for versatility, toughness, and steady development—traits that helped him win a starting job and stick on a line built on physicality. The big takeaway: he was the kind of low-drama, high-trust blocker coaches love, especially for teams valuing experience, adaptability, and blue-collar edge.