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PROVO, Utah (December 13, 2006) -- Hauling in miraculous one-handed touchdown receptions and outrunning defensive backs to the endzone was commonplace for BYU senior tight end Jonny Harline during the season. Earning All-America honors after the regular season has also become the norm for the nation's top touchdown scoring tight end. Most recently, Harline has been recognized by the Associated Press as a 2006 All-American, earning Third Team honors.
Over the past week, Harline has earned First Team All-America honors from The Sporting News, SI.com and CBSSportsline.com. In addition, Harline earned First Team All-Mountain West Conference honors for the second straight season.
Known primarily for its All-American quarterbacks—eight to be exact—BYU has also established a long tradition of producing outstanding tight ends. Harline is the ninth BYU tight end to earn All-America honors and is also the sixth tight end in BYU history to earn first team all-conference honors in back-to-back seasons.
Harline, a native of Orem, Utah, leads the BYU roster with 754 yards on the season. The 6-foot-4, 238-pound senior has also been credited with 11 touchdown receptions to lead all tight ends in the nation. Harline had a career day against Utah, grabbing three touchdown receptions in the Cougars' 33-31 victory over the Utes. Harline was twice featured on ESPN SportsCenter's Play of the Day, receiving national recognition for his one-handed touchdown grab against No. 15 TCU and his game-winning touchdown reception against Utah.
Harline has been credited with at least 50 yards receiving in eight games during the 2006 season, including six games over 70 yards. He had over 100 yards receiving in two of the Cougars' final three games. Harline finished the 2006 season as one of the top tight ends in the country. Harline's 11 touchdowns and 15.4 yards-per-reception ranked tops among the eight semifinalists for the Mackey Award.
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BYU FOOTBALL 2006 Season Honors
Jonny Harline Tight End First Team All-America, The Sporting News First Team All-America, CBSSportsline.com First Team All-America, SI.com Third Team All-America, Associated Press First Team All-Mountain West Conference John Mackey Award Semifinalist ESPN SportsCenter Top-10 Play of the Day (vs. TCU) ESPN SportsCenter Top Play of the Day (vs. Utah)
John Beck Quarterback Second Team All-America, The Sporting News Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year (unanimous) First Team All-Mountain West Conference (unanimous) Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist Davey O'Brien Award Semifinalist Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 26) Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 27) Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 20) Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 13) Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 30) Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 9) Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 2) Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 18) ESPN SportsCenter Top Play of the Day (vs. Utah)
Jake Kuresa Offensive Lineman First Team All-Mountain West Conference Honorable Mention All-America, The Sporting News
Curtis Brown Running Back First Team All-Mountain West Conference
Sete Aulai Center Second Team All-Mountain West Conference
Cameron Jensen Linebacker First Team All-Mountain West Conference (unanimous) Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 6)
Quinn Gooch Defensive Back Second Team All-Mountain West Conference
Bryan Kehl Linebacker Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference
Jared McLaughlin Kicker Second Team All-Mountain West Conference
Nate Meikle Kick/Punt Return Specialist Second Team All-Mountain West Conference Academic All-District National Scholar-Athlete Candidate
