PROVO, Utah – A new BYU football roster is a tradition unlike any other to open fall camp.
BYU opened fall camp on Wednesday, and with that kick-off to the season, the Cougars unveiled their 2025 camp roster.
During spring practices in March, a major storyline in college football was that programs had to trim their rosters to 105 players.
However, after Judge Claudia Wilken required the NCAA and the power conferences not to cut walk-ons, the House v. NCAA settlement allowed all programs to go above the 105 threshold.
BYU opened up fall camp with 115 players.
Here’s the list of the 115 players who appeared on the fall camp roster.
Quarterback
Total: 4
3 – McCae Hillstead | Redshirt-Sophomore
10 – Treyson Bourguet | RS-Junior
16 – Emerson Geilman | Freshman
47 – Bear Bachmeier | Freshman
The three-man race at quarterback between Treyson Bourguet, McCae Hillstead, and freshman Bear Bachmeier will dominate the Fall Camp headlines.
Running Back
Total: 10
4 – LJ Martin | Junior
12 – Preston Rex | RS-Junior
17 – Pokaiaua Haunga | RS-Freshman
21 – Enoch Nawahine | RS-Senior
28 – Jovesa Damuni | RS-Freshman
30 – Sione Moa | Sophomore
34 – Charles Miska | RS-Freshman
36 – Kason Krebs | Junior
38 – Logan Payne | Freshman
41 – Lucky Finau | RS-Sophomore
BYU brings back LJ Martin, who has led the team in rushing yards the past two seasons.
The Cougars retained everyone who competed in spring practices, plus added former safety Preston Rex into the mix.
Wide Receiver
Total: 12
0 – Tei Nacua | RS-Freshman
2 – Chase Roberts | RS-Senior
5 – Cody Hagen | Sophomore
11 – Parker Kingston | RS-Junior
13 – Jojo Phillips | RS-Sophomore
15 – Lamason Waller III | Freshman
18 – Reggie Frischknecht | Sophomore
19 – Tiger Bachmeier | Junior
22 – Trey Roberts | Freshman
29 – Rowan Reay | Junior
84 – Kila Keone | Freshman
89 – Dominique McKenzie | RS-Freshman
Chase Roberts enters his much-anticipated senior campaign. Some of the notables, along with Roberts, include Stanford transfer Tiger Bachmeier, sophomore Cody Hagen, and third-year player Jojo Phillips.
Tight End
Total: 10
20 – Carsen Ryan | RS-Senior
24 – Ethan Wood | Sophomore
32 – Will Zundel | RS-Freshman
45 – Keayen Nead | Junior
80 – Jacob Nye | Freshman
82 – Noah Moeaki | RS-Freshman
85 – Anthony Olsen | RS-Junior
86 – Cole Clement | Freshman
87 – Ethan Erickson | RS-Senior
88 – Tucker Kelleher | Freshman
Half of the BYU tight end unit was not on the roster a season ago. The leader of the group is expected to be UCLA/Utah transfer Carsen Ryan. Keep an eye out for Weber State/New Mexico transfer Keayen Nead.
Offensive Line
Total: 19
51 – Sonny Makasini | RS-Junior
55 – Austin Leausa | RS-Junior
59 – Siosiua Latu-Finau | Freshman
61 – Weylin Lapuaho | Senior
63 – Bruce Mitchell | RS-Junior
64 – Kyle Sfarcioc | RS-Junior
65 – Brigham Alexander | Freshman
66 – Sione Hingano | RS-Freshman
67 – Trevor Pay | RS-Freshman
68 – Andrew Williams | Freshman
70 – Ikinasio Tupou | RS-Freshman
71 – Isaiah Jatta | RS-Senior
72 – Joe Brown | RS-Freshman
74 – Trevin Ostler | RS-Junior
75 – Andrew Gentry | RS-Junior
76 – Jeff Lewis | Freshman
77 – Jake Griffin | RS-Sophomore
78 – Ethan Thomason | Freshman
79 – Kaden Chidester | RS-Sophomore
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake believes the offensive line goes nine deep to open up fall camp. The leader of the group is Weylin Lapuaho.
Defensive End
Total: 12
7 – Logan Lutui | RS-Senior
13 – Tausili Akana | RS-Sophomore
44 – Ephraim Asiata | Sophomore
45 – Viliam Po’uha | Sophomore
48 – Bodie Schoonover | RS-Junior
51 – Nusi Taumoepeau | Freshman
52 – Vincent Tautua | Freshman
53 – Orion Maile-Kaufusi | RS-Freshman
59 – Siosefa Brown | Freshman
90 – Hunter Clegg | Freshman
97 – Kinilau Fonohema | RS-Freshman
98 – Sani Tuala | RS-Sophomore
Who will step up in place of First Team All-Big 12 defensive end Tyler Batty? That is a big question.
There is no shortage of intriguing options, including Texas transfer Tausili Akana.
Defensive Tackle
Total: 10
46 – Kendal Wall | Freshman
50 – Maverick McManus | Freshman
55 – John Taumoepeau | Senior
57 – Keanu Tanuvasa | RS-Junior
72 – Kaufusi Pafoke | Senior
93 – Kelepi Latu-Finau | Freshman
94 – Anisi Purcell | RS-Junior
95 – Alvin Puefua | Sophomore
96 – Justin Kirkland | Senior
99 – Ulavai Fetuli | Freshman
Utah transfer Keanu Tanuvasa leads this group. Tanuvasa is viewed as one of the best defensive tackles in the country by BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill.
Linebacker
Total: 12
16 – Isaiah Glasker | RS-Junior
17 – Jack Kelly | RS-Senior
18 – Ace Kaufusi | RS-Sophomore
21 – Miles Hall | RS-Sophomore
23 – Pierson Watson | Freshman
30 – Max Alford | Junior
33 – Choe Bryant-Strother | RS-Senior
34 – Maika Kaufusi | RS-Sophomore
42 – Tyler Payne | Freshman
43 – Naki Tuakoi | RS-Freshman
47 – Berkley Alfrey | Freshman
54 – Siale Esera | RS-Sophomore
The top end of BYU’s linebacker unit is as good as the program has ever had, with Isaiah Glasker and Jack Kelly leading the way.
Cornerback
Total: 10
0 – Evan Johnson | RS-Junior
1 – Therrian “Tre” Alexander III | Sophomore
2 – Jonathan Kabeya | Sophomore
4 – Mory Bamba | RS-Senior
15 – Tayvion Beasley | Junior
20 – Cannon DeVries | Freshman
26 – Jordyn Criss | Freshman
29 – Jayden Dunlap | RS-Senior
31 – Kevin Doe | RS-Sophomore
32 – Marcus McKenzie | RS-Sophomore
BYU’s cornerback unit has a lot of speed. There’s a tall task in front of them to replace Jakob Robinson and Marque Collins from a season ago.
Safety
Total: 10
3 – Raider Damuni | Junior
11 – Faletau Satuala | Sophomore
22 – Tommy Prassas | Sophomore
24 – Payton VanSteenkiste | RS-Freshman
25 – Talan Alfrey | RS-Senior
27 – Matthias Leach | RS-Freshman
28 – Tanner Wall | RS-Senior
35 – Jarinn Kalama | RS-Freshman
37 – Joseph Douglas | Freshman
39 – Crew Clark | Freshman
BYU has depth and talent at the safety spot. They are a comfortable five-deep with Tanner Wall and Raider Damuni among the leaders.
Kicker
Total: 3
31 – Fuller Shurtz | Freshman
44 – Will Ferrin | RS-Senior
97 – Matthias Dunn | RS-Junior
Will Ferrin might be the best kicker in the country this season.
Punter
Total: 1
35 – Sam Vander Haar | RS-Junior
Vander Haar is returning for his second season after transferring to Provo last year from Pitt.
Deep Snapper
Total: 2
26 – Garrison Grimes | RS-Senior
43 – Ty Smith | Freshman
A pair of transfer portal long snappers join the program in Garrison Grimes from Baylor and Ty Smith from Boise State.
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