the big-bodied BYU TE who wins with blocking first, flashes in the pass game second
Keayen Nead is a 6-foot-5, 260-pound senior tight end for BYU who profiles as a reliable in-line blocker with enough receiving touch to matter in the red zone and on play-action leakage routes. In 2025, he recorded 9 catches for 60 yards and a touchdown after arriving from Weber State/New Mexico, where he was often used primarily as a blocking tight end. He’s not a volume target, but he brings veteran experience, physicality, and versatility — plus a family football pedigree, as he’s the nephew of former BYU TE Spencer Nead. A fit for teams wanting toughness, assignment soundness, and sneaky situational upside.
