Presley Motes

Photo by: BGSU Marketing and Communications

Position:
Tight End
Height:
6-4
Weight:
237
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Thatcher, Ariz.
High School:
Thatcher
Prev School:
East Arizona CC

Career Highlights:

2020, 2019 Academic All-MAC

2020:

Played in all five games, starting four times
Had two catches for 20 yards, picking up a 13-yard reception against Buffalo and a seven-yard catch at Akron
Also had a tackle at Ohio

2019:

Played in all 12 games, appearing mostly on special teams
Finished season with two receptions for four yards
Added two total tackles, including one solo tackle, and a kick return for five yards
Made one catch for two yards in a game at Kansas State
Also made one catch for two yards in a game at Western Michigan

2018:

Played in season opener against Oregon
Missed remainder of season due to injury

Prior to BGSU:

Graduated from Thatcher High School in 2013 before serving two years on a Mormon mission
Played quarterback at Pima Community College in 2016, attempting 16 passes and throwing two touchdowns
Played in three games, helping Eastern Arizona Community College to an 8-4 record in 2017
Played quarterback at Thatcher High School, completing 116-of-192 passes as a senior for 2,064 yards and 24 touchdowns
Also ran 76 times for 376 yards as a senior
Recorded 92 tackles and 13.0 tackles for loss over two years of high school

Personal:

Married to the former Danica Mendivil, a Utah Gatorade Player of the Year for volleyball in high school.

Recipient of the William R. and Frances A. Keller Athletic Scholarship Endowment.
Scholarship made possible by the Champions Circle gift of Mike and Terri Marsh.