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Retzlaff's BYU Pro Day Surprise Amidst NFL Draft Buzz
24 Mar
Summary
- Jake Retzlaff participated in BYU's pro day, surprising many.
- He transferred to Tulane after a suspension from BYU's honor code.
- Retzlaff led Tulane to the College Football Playoff last season.
Jake Retzlaff, a quarterback who transferred from BYU, recently participated in the team's pro day event. This decision came as a surprise, occurring just one month before the 2026 NFL Draft. Retzlaff had transferred to Tulane for his final college season following a suspension from BYU due to honor code violations.
During his season with Tulane, Retzlaff demonstrated strong performance, leading the team to the College Football Playoff. He recorded 3,168 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, complemented by 634 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. His previous season starting for BYU saw them achieve an 11-2 record.
At BYU's pro day, Retzlaff focused on throwing, delivering accurate deep passes to teammates Chase Roberts and Carson Ryan. He opted out of physical combine drills like the 40-yard dash and bench press. Coach Kalani Sitake expressed continued support for Retzlaff, viewing him as a valued member of the BYU family.
Mel Kiper, an NFL Draft analyst, currently projects Jake Retzlaff to be selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is scheduled for April 23rd.
