The 2025 Brigham Young University (BYU) football roster represents a diverse and deep lineup of talent spanning positions from offense to defense, with a combination of veteran returners, impactful transfers, and promising true freshmen.
Quarterbacks
Bear Bachmeier: A transfer from Stanford, Bard brings significant potential to the QB room as a true freshman .
Treyson Bourguet: A redshirt junior transfer from Western Michigan, he offers experience as a reliable backup .
McCae Hillstead: A sophomore transfer from Utah State, Hillstead continues to develop and contribute .
Other notable QBs include Emerson Geilman (freshman) and Cole Hagen (RS-Sophomore) .
Running Backs
LJ Martin: The leading returning rusher and sophomore standout, celebrated for earning Offensive MVP honors in the 2024 Alamo Bowl .
Other contributors include Preston Rex, Enoch Nawahine, Jovesa Damuni, Sione Moa, Lucky Finau, Kason Krebs, Logan Payne, Charles Miska, and more .
Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
Chase Roberts, Chase Roberts, and Raider Damuni anchor the receiving corps, with Roberts notably delivering clutch performances and national attention for his one-handed catches .
True freshmen Lamason Waller III, Trey Roberts, Reggie Frischknecht, and Rowan Reay add depth to the WR room; transfers like Tiger Bachmeier (from Stanford) also boost competition .
Tight ends like Carsen Ryan, Ethan Wood, and transfers such as Keayen Nead help strengthen the TE group .
Offensive Line
BYU’s O-Line features returners and newcomers such as Sonny Makasini, Nusi Taumoepeau, Will Zundel, along with true freshmen Kendal Wall, Jeff Lewis, and Brigham Alexander .
Linebackers
Standouts include Isaiah Glasker, Jack Kelly, and Ace Kaufusi, joined by talented freshmen like Pierson Watson, Tyler Payne, Naki Tuakoi, Berkley Alfrey, and Max Alford .
Defensive Line, Secondary & Special Teams
Defensive tackles and ends include transfers like Tausili Akana, Reggie Frischknecht (WR, but on offense), Keanu Tanuvasa, Anisi Purcell, Alvin Puefua, as well as newcomers such as Kendal Wall, Maverick McManus .
The secondary features players like Mory Bamba, Jonathan Kabeya, Raider Damuni, Faletau Satuala, Tommy Prassas, Payton VanSteenkiste, Jovesa Damuni, Jarinn Kalama, Crew Clark .
Special teams units include Fuller Shurtz (Kicker), Will Ferrin (Kicker), Sam Vander Haar (Punter), and deep snappers such as Garrison Grimes, Ty Smith .
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Summary: The 2025 BYU roster is a robust mix of seasoned transfers, polished returners, and highly rated freshmen, highlighting depth across all units. With the NCAA’s new 105-player roster limit in effect, competition is fierce across each position group .
