Still also acknowledging we have more talented, younger players at the same position. I wish him the best. Also BYU will be just fine without him.

This isn't like losing any of our starting LB'ers to the portal. Wakley had some great moments in a Cougar uniform including the game winning interception on Baylor's last drive when all the momentum was going the Bears way.

There's several bodies at the position who have bright futures and by the time next season rolls around will have multiple years running Jay Hill's scheme. The future is bright at the Safety spots.