Caleb Etienne is moving on.
BYU’s standout left tackle has declared for the NFL draft, he announced Wednesday via social media.
After a lot of prayer, reflection and support from my family, coaches and teammates, I’ve made the decision to pursue the 2025 NFL draft,” Etienne said in his announcement. “I’m excited for the next chapter in my journey and can’t wait to keep chasing my dream of playing in the NFL.
“Thank you to Cougar Nation for your unwavering support — it means the world to me,” he continued. “Here’s to the next chapter, and to God’s continued guidance as I take this next step.”
Etienne earned First Team All-Big 12 honors for the Cougars in 2024, anchoring BYU’s much-improved offensive line by allowing just three sacks on the season.
He arrived in Provo prior to the 2023 campaign, having spent time at both Fort Scott Community College and Oklahoma State since beginning his collegiate career in 2019.
Though he played 2024 as a redshirt senior, a December NCAA ruling to grant former junior college players an additional season of eligibility opened up the possibility of Etienne returning to BYU for another year. Etienne was previously expected to take advantage of the ruling and remain in college, making Wednesday’s announcement a bit of a surprise within Cougar circles.
Etienne will attempt to follow Brady Christensen, Blake Freeland and Kingsley Suamataia as the fourth consecutive BYU left tackle to be selected in the NFL draft.
