PROVO, Utah\u00a0\u2013 A new BYU football roster is a tradition unlike any other to open fall camp.<\/p>\n
BYU opened fall camp on Wednesday, and with that kick-off to the season, the Cougars unveiled their 2025 camp roster.<\/p>\n
During spring practices in March, a major storyline in college football was that programs had to trim their rosters to 105 players.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
BYU opened up fall camp with 115 players.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the list of the 115 players who appeared on the fall camp roster.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Quarterback<\/p>\n
Total: 4<\/p>\n
3 \u2013 McCae Hillstead | Redshirt-Sophomore<\/p>\n
10 \u2013 Treyson Bourguet | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
16 \u2013 Emerson Geilman | Freshman<\/p>\n
47 \u2013 Bear Bachmeier | Freshman<\/p>\n
The three-man race at quarterback between Treyson Bourguet, McCae Hillstead, and freshman Bear Bachmeier will dominate the Fall Camp headlines.<\/p>\n
Running Back<\/p>\n
Total: 10<\/p>\n
4 \u2013 LJ Martin | Junior<\/p>\n
12 \u2013 Preston Rex | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
17 \u2013 Pokaiaua Haunga | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
21 \u2013 Enoch Nawahine | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
28 \u2013 Jovesa Damuni | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
30 \u2013 Sione Moa | Sophomore<\/p>\n
34 \u2013 Charles Miska | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
36 \u2013 Kason Krebs | Junior<\/p>\n
38 \u2013 Logan Payne | Freshman<\/p>\n
41 \u2013 Lucky Finau | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
BYU brings back LJ Martin, who has led the team in rushing yards the past two seasons.<\/p>\n
The Cougars retained everyone who competed in spring practices, plus added former safety Preston Rex into the mix.<\/p>\n
Wide Receiver<\/p>\n
Total: 12<\/p>\n
0 \u2013 Tei Nacua | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
2 \u2013 Chase Roberts | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
5 \u2013 Cody Hagen | Sophomore<\/p>\n
11 \u2013 Parker Kingston | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
13 \u2013 Jojo Phillips | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
15 \u2013 Lamason Waller III | Freshman<\/p>\n
18 \u2013 Reggie Frischknecht | Sophomore<\/p>\n
19 \u2013 Tiger Bachmeier | Junior<\/p>\n
22 \u2013 Trey Roberts | Freshman<\/p>\n
29 \u2013 Rowan Reay | Junior<\/p>\n
84 \u2013 Kila Keone | Freshman<\/p>\n
89 \u2013 Dominique McKenzie | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Tight End<\/p>\n
Total: 10<\/p>\n
20 \u2013 Carsen Ryan | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
24 \u2013 Ethan Wood | Sophomore<\/p>\n
32 \u2013 Will Zundel | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
45 \u2013 Keayen Nead | Junior<\/p>\n
80 \u2013 Jacob Nye | Freshman<\/p>\n
82 \u2013 Noah Moeaki | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
85 \u2013 Anthony Olsen | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
86 \u2013 Cole Clement | Freshman<\/p>\n
87 \u2013 Ethan Erickson | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
88 \u2013 Tucker Kelleher | Freshman<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Offensive Line<\/p>\n
Total: 19<\/p>\n
51 \u2013 Sonny Makasini | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
55 \u2013 Austin Leausa | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
59 \u2013 Siosiua Latu-Finau | Freshman<\/p>\n
61 \u2013 Weylin Lapuaho | Senior<\/p>\n
63 \u2013 Bruce Mitchell | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
64 \u2013 Kyle Sfarcioc | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
65 \u2013 Brigham Alexander | Freshman<\/p>\n
66 \u2013 Sione Hingano | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
67 \u2013 Trevor Pay | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
68 \u2013 Andrew Williams | Freshman<\/p>\n
70 \u2013 Ikinasio Tupou | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
71 \u2013 Isaiah Jatta | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
72 \u2013 Joe Brown | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
74 \u2013 Trevin Ostler | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
75 \u2013 Andrew Gentry | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
76 \u2013 Jeff Lewis | Freshman<\/p>\n
77 \u2013 Jake Griffin | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
78 \u2013 Ethan Thomason | Freshman<\/p>\n
79 \u2013 Kaden Chidester | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Defensive End<\/p>\n
Total: 12<\/p>\n
7 \u2013 Logan Lutui | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
13 \u2013 Tausili Akana | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
44 \u2013 Ephraim Asiata | Sophomore<\/p>\n
45 \u2013 Viliam Po\u2019uha | Sophomore<\/p>\n
48 \u2013 Bodie Schoonover | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
51 \u2013 Nusi Taumoepeau | Freshman<\/p>\n
52 \u2013 Vincent Tautua | Freshman<\/p>\n
53 \u2013 Orion Maile-Kaufusi | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
59 \u2013 Siosefa Brown | Freshman<\/p>\n
90 \u2013 Hunter Clegg | Freshman<\/p>\n
97 \u2013 Kinilau Fonohema | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
98 \u2013 Sani Tuala | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
Who will step up in place of First Team All-Big 12 defensive end Tyler Batty? That is a big question.<\/p>\n
There is no shortage of intriguing options, including Texas transfer Tausili Akana.<\/p>\n
Defensive Tackle<\/p>\n
Total: 10<\/p>\n
46 \u2013 Kendal Wall | Freshman<\/p>\n
50 \u2013 Maverick McManus | Freshman<\/p>\n
55 \u2013 John Taumoepeau | Senior<\/p>\n
57 \u2013 Keanu Tanuvasa | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
72 \u2013 Kaufusi Pafoke | Senior<\/p>\n
93 \u2013 Kelepi Latu-Finau | Freshman<\/p>\n
94 \u2013 Anisi Purcell | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
95 \u2013 Alvin Puefua | Sophomore<\/p>\n
96 \u2013 Justin Kirkland | Senior<\/p>\n
99 \u2013 Ulavai Fetuli | Freshman<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Linebacker<\/p>\n
Total: 12<\/p>\n
16 \u2013 Isaiah Glasker | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
17 \u2013 Jack Kelly | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
18 \u2013 Ace Kaufusi | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
21 \u2013 Miles Hall | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
23 \u2013 Pierson Watson | Freshman<\/p>\n
30 \u2013 Max Alford | Junior<\/p>\n
33 \u2013 Choe Bryant-Strother | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
34 \u2013 Maika Kaufusi | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
42 \u2013 Tyler Payne | Freshman<\/p>\n
43 \u2013 Naki Tuakoi | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
47 \u2013 Berkley Alfrey | Freshman<\/p>\n
54 \u2013 Siale Esera | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
The top end of BYU\u2019s linebacker unit is as good as the program has ever had, with Isaiah Glasker and Jack Kelly leading the way.<\/p>\n
Cornerback<\/p>\n
Total: 10<\/p>\n
0 \u2013 Evan Johnson | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
1 \u2013 Therrian \u201cTre\u201d Alexander III | Sophomore<\/p>\n
2 \u2013 Jonathan Kabeya | Sophomore<\/p>\n
4 \u2013 Mory Bamba | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
15 \u2013 Tayvion Beasley | Junior<\/p>\n
20 \u2013 Cannon DeVries | Freshman<\/p>\n
26 \u2013 Jordyn Criss | Freshman<\/p>\n
29 \u2013 Jayden Dunlap | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
31 \u2013 Kevin Doe | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
32 \u2013 Marcus McKenzie | RS-Sophomore<\/p>\n
BYU\u2019s cornerback unit has a lot of speed. There\u2019s a tall task in front of them to replace Jakob Robinson and Marque Collins from a season ago.<\/p>\n
Safety<\/p>\n
Total: 10<\/p>\n
3 \u2013 Raider Damuni | Junior<\/p>\n
11 \u2013 Faletau Satuala | Sophomore<\/p>\n
22 \u2013 Tommy Prassas | Sophomore<\/p>\n
24 \u2013 Payton VanSteenkiste | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
25 \u2013 Talan Alfrey | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
27 \u2013 Matthias Leach | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
28 \u2013 Tanner Wall | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
35 \u2013 Jarinn Kalama | RS-Freshman<\/p>\n
37 \u2013 Joseph Douglas | Freshman<\/p>\n
39 \u2013 Crew Clark | Freshman<\/p>\n
BYU has depth and talent at the safety spot. They are a comfortable five-deep with Tanner Wall and Raider Damuni among the leaders.<\/p>\n
Kicker<\/p>\n
Total: 3<\/p>\n
31 \u2013 Fuller Shurtz | Freshman<\/p>\n
44 \u2013 Will Ferrin | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
97 \u2013 Matthias Dunn | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
Will Ferrin might be the best kicker in the country this season.<\/p>\n
Punter<\/p>\n
Total: 1<\/p>\n
35 \u2013 Sam Vander Haar | RS-Junior<\/p>\n
Vander Haar is returning for his second season after transferring to Provo last year from Pitt.<\/p>\n
Deep Snapper<\/p>\n
Total: 2<\/p>\n
26 \u2013 Garrison Grimes | RS-Senior<\/p>\n
43 \u2013 Ty Smith | Freshman<\/p>\n
A pair of transfer portal long snappers join the program in Garrison Grimes from Baylor and Ty Smith from Boise State.<\/p>\n
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE<\/a>) and Cougar Sports Saturday (12\u20133 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch\u2019s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X<\/a>: @Mitch_Harper.<\/p>\n Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go.<\/p>\n