What We've Learned So Far About BYU’s Roster at Fall Camp

On Saturday, the BYU football program will wrap up the second week of Fall Camp with a scrimmage. BYU's roster features a mix of returning production and young talent. In this article, we're going over the BYU roster and what we've learned about each position group in Fall Camp.

Quarterbacks

BYU QB Bear Bachmeier on day one of Fall Camp | BYU Photo

10 - Treyson Bourguet
15 - John Sanders
16 - Owen Geilman
17 - Enoch Watson
47 - Bear Bachmeier

Fall Camp Takeaways

Bear is much better than he was a season ago. What that looks like in games remains to be seen, but he is making throws this Fall Camp that he was simply not ready to make in 2025 Fall Camp.
Treyson Bourguet is the backup quarterback at this point. He is getting the second-team reps. Unless something drastically changes between now and the start of the season, we expect Bourguet to be the backup.
Enoch Watson is the only other QB getting reps in team portions. Watson rounds out the three-deep at quarterback.

Perfect throw from Bear Bachmeier to Roger Saleapaga. The Bachmeier-Saleapaga connection has been strong dating back to Spring Camp. pic.twitter.com/GX57F4kFwi
— Casey Lundquist (@casey_lundquist) August 10, 2026

Running Backs

BYU running back DeVaughn Eka at spring practice | BYU Photo

4 - LJ Martin
12 - Preston Rex
20 - Journee Tonga
25 - Devaughn Eka
28 - Jovesa Damuni
30 - Sione Moa
34 - Charlie Miska
38 - Logan Payne
41 - Lucky Finau
42 - Micah Beckstead

Fall Camp Takeaways

Physically speaking, LJ Martin has taken another step this offseason. Martin has added a lot of muscle and looks poised to carry a big workload for this BYU offense.
Questions behind LJ Martin remain unanswered. Sione Moa is a great backup, but his injury history will be a question mark until it's not.
Preston Rex and Devaughn Eka are the next in line behind Martin and Moa.
There are a few wildcards that could really help this position if they emerge. Logan Payne and true freshman Journee Tonga fit that description.

Wide Receivers

BYU wide receiver Jojo Phillips on day one of Fall Camp | BYU Photo

0 - Tei Nacua
1 - Legend Glasker
3 - Kyler Kasper
5 - Jaron Pula
13 - Jojo Phillips
18 - Reggie Frischknecht
19 - Tiger Bachmeier
22 - Trey Roberts
23 - Terrance Saryon
26 - Fisher Ingersoll
33 - Jared Esplin
84 - Kila Keone
89 - Jett Nelson

Fall Camp Takeaways

Jojo Phillips is on track to be the go-to wide receiver. Phillips looked like a player poised for a breakout season in 2025 before an injury derailed his season.
The talent is there for BYU to accomplish its goals with this wide receiver room. BYU has some reliable upperclassmen that will either take steps forward and command playing time, or they will be passed up by some really talented young wideouts.
Legend Glasker is going to play. Based on what we've seen, he should play a lot. Glasker has high-level speed, runs really good routes, and we have been surprised how well he's handled the physicality of going up againt the first-team defense. That was our biggest question for him going into camp, and he's proven that he can still make plays against the best cornerbacks. In the last media observation, Glasker beat BYU start cornerback Evan Johnson.

Perfect ball from Bear Bachmeier to true freshman Legend Glasker. Bachmeier put it where only Glasker could get it. pic.twitter.com/gnhEYhAOSh
— Casey Lundquist (@casey_lundquist) August 10, 2026

Tight Ends

BYU tight end Roger Saleapaga at Fall Camp | BYU Photo

2 - Roger Saleapaga II
7 - Walker Lyons
24 - Ethan Wood
44 - Josh Davis
45 - Keayen Nead
80 - Jacob Nye
82 - Noah Moeaki
83 - Will Zundel
87 - Matthew Fredrick

Fall Camp Takeaways

Walker Lyons & Roger Saleapaga will be featured in the BYU offense a lot. They are too dynamic to not be on the field. Lyons and Saleapaga will likely start in week one. Even if they don't start together, they will share the field a lot in 2026.
It's been relatively quiet at tight end behind the top two. We still have Noah Moeaki and Keayen Nead as the next in line behind Saleapaga and Lyons.

Bear Bachmeier to Walker Lyons for a first down. The tight ends are going to be a big part of BYU's offense in 2026. pic.twitter.com/ruLNlorpaO
— Casey Lundquist (@casey_lundquist) August 10, 2026

Offensive Line

BYU offensive and defensive lines square off on the first day of 2026 Fall Camp | BYU Photo

51 - Sonny Makasini
52 - Bott Mulitalo
53 - Strantz Mangisi
54 - Jake Alexander
56 - Zak Yamauchi
57 - Talitu'i Pututau
58 - Paki Finau
59 - Siosiua Latu-Finau
62 - Jr Sia
63 - Bruce Mitchell
64 - Kyle Sfarcioc
66 - Brigham Alexander
67 - Trevor Pay
72 - Joe Brown
73 - Caden McKee
74 - Trevin Ostler
75 - Andrew Gentry
76 - Jeff Lewis
78 - Ethan Thomason

Fall Camp Takeaways

During Monday's media observation, the starting offensive line was exactly as we expected: Paki Finau (left tackle), Sonny Makasini (left guard), Bruce Mitchell (center), Kyle Sfarcioc (right guard), and Andrew Gentry (right tackle).
Left tackle Siosiua Latu-Finau is playing well enough to warrant first-team reps. On the second drive for the first-team offense, Latu-Finau got the left tackle reps and Paki Finau moved inside to guard. Paki Finau was excellent at guard for Washington in 2025. There's a chance to Latu-Finau and Paki Finau at left tackle and left guard, respectively, is BYU's best combination.

Defensive Line

BYU defensive end Tausili Akana performs a drill during Spring Camp | BYU Photo

5 - Nusi Taumoepeau
10 - Orion Maile-Kaufusi
13 - Tausili Akana
30 - Braxton Lindsey
41 - Nehemiah Kolone
42 - Adney Reid
45 - Viliami Po'uha
46 - Kendal Wall
48 - Bodie Schoonover
50 - Maverick McManus
52 - Vincent Tautua
57 - Keanu Tanuvasa
58 - David Tangilanu
59 - Siosefa Brown
90 - Hunter Clegg
93 - Kelepi Latu-Finau
94 - Anisi Purcell
96 - Justin Kirkland
97 - Kinilau Fonohema
98 - Devoux Tuataga
99 - Ulavai Fetuli

Fall Camp Takeaways

Nusi Taumoepeau and Braxton Lindsey look like they could be a dynamic pass-rushing duo for years to come. Lindsey is just a true freshman, but just like Taumoepeau last year, he might be too talented to keep off the field.
The same names that played a lot last year will play a lot in 2026. Keanu Tanuvasa, Justin Kirkland, Anisi Purcell, Bodie Schoonover, Viliami Po'uha, and Hunter Clegg will get a lot of playing time. Whether the BYU defensive line is more disruptive, or not, is going to come down to the development of these returning players.

Linebackers

4 - Cade Uluave
16 - Isaiah Glasker
18 - Ace Kaufusi
21 - Miles Hall
23 - Pierson Watson
31 - Jake Clifton
33 - Maika Kaufusi
34 - Daniel Taumoepeau
43 - Owen Borg
51 - Gage Tanner
54 - Siale Esera
55 - Blake Lowe

Fall Camp Takeaways

BYU is loaded at linebacker. They are big, fast, and disruptive. The linebackers have been cleaning up in the run game. This should be the strength of the defense in 2026.
Cade Uluave is as advertised, he is going to be a star for Kelly Poppinga's defense.
We know what to expect from Siale Esera and Isaiah Glasker. The key for those two is to stay healthy.
Jake Clifton has flashed starting potential. He was on a mission a year ago, but you would never be able to tell by the way he's looked in Fall Camp. He had multiple quarterback pressures on Monday, one of which very likely would have been a sack in a real game.

Safeties

BYU safety Kennan Pula on day one of Fall Camp | BYU Photo

3 - Raider Damuni
7 - Kennan Pula
11 - Faletau Satuala
17 - Jarinn Kalama
22 - Tommy Prassas
24 - Payton VanSteenkiste
25 - Lance Reynolds
28 - Crew Clark
35 - Matthew Mason
36 - Antonio Johnson
37 - Joseph Douglas
38 - Luke Nadauld

Fall Camp Takeaways

The top three safeties in the rotation are well established: Faletau Satuala, Raider Damuni, and Tommy Prassas. Those three will play the most and they will be on the field, at least at times, all at the same time.
Behind the top three, true freshman Kennan Pula has moved his way into the two-deep. While Faletau Satuala is making his way back from injury, Pula has been getting some first-team reps.
As we get closer to the start of the season, all eyes will be on Faletau Satuala's injury status. Satuala suffered a broken foot during the offseason, but Kalani Sitake said he expects Satuala to be back for week one.

Cornerbacks

0 - Evan Johnson
1 - Therrian Alexander III
2 - Jonathan Kabeya
15 - Jayven Williams
20 - Kevin Doe
26 - Jordyn Criss
27 - Matthias Leach
29 - Justice Brathwaite
32 - Cannon DeVries
39 - Seth Shigg

Fall Camp Takeaways

It's no surprise that Evan Jonson and Therrian Alexander are the top two cornerbacks. Johnson is a star and he will show that again in 2026. Alexander, we believe, is poised for a breakout season. Last year was his first season as a starter. He is stronger now and he has maintained his speed.
Mississippi State transfer Jayven Williams is next in line behind the top two. He will play a lot for the Cougars in 2026.
Behind Williams, Jordyn Criss and Kevin Doe are competing for the last spot in the two-deep.

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