Morgan Pyper brings BYU linebacker toughness and proven versatility
Pyper is the kind of glue-piece defender coaches value: a former BYU running back who transitioned to defense, he finished his BYU career with 50 total tackles and had a career-high seven tackles in wins over Utah State and Virginia in 2021. His value is less about flashy stat lines and more about physicality, adaptability, and football IQ from playing both sides of the ball. For a team that wants a dependable, assignment-sound linebacker with a worker’s mindset, he fits the profile of a high-effort depth or special-teams contributor rather than a headline star.
