It’s transfer portal season.

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Here’s who’s transferring to BYU and who’s leaving, updated regularly.


Transferring from BYU

  • Tayvion Beasley, DB, junior.
  • Sione Hingano, OT, redshirt freshman
  • Sani Tuala, DL, redshirt sophomore
  • Tucker Kelleher, TE, freshman
  • Iki Tupou, OT, redshirt freshman
  • Lamason Waller III, WR, freshman
  • McCae Hillstead, QB, redshirt sophomore
  • Marcus McKenzie, CB, redshirt sophomore
  • Jake Griffin, OT, redshirt sophomore
  • Dominique McKenzie, WR, redshirt freshman

Transferring to BYU

  • Kyler Kasper, redshirt sophomore WR from Oregon

Key players who have announced their return to BYU

  • Tre Alexander, CB, sophomore.
    • 2025 stats: 530 snaps, 34 tackles, interception, five passes defended, sack.
  • Bear Bachmeier, QB, freshman.
    • 2025 stats: 3,033 passing yards, 527 rushing yards, 26 total touchdowns.
  • Jovesa Damuni, RB, redshirt freshman.
    • 2025 stats: 19 carries, 111 yards, touchdown.
  • Raider Damuni, S, junior.
    • 2025 stats: 421 snaps, 43 tackles, interception, two passes defended.
  • Siale Esera, LB, redshirt sophomore.
    • 2025 stats: 481 snaps, 49 tackles, sack.
  • Kinilau Fonohema, DL, redshirt freshman.
    • 2025 stats: 54 snaps, four tackles.
  • Andrew Gentry, OT, redshirt junior.
    • 2025 stats: 796 snaps, 66.9 overall PFF grade, one sack allowed.
  • Isaiah Glasker, LB, redshirt junior.
    • 2025 stats: 816 snaps, 66 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions, forced fumble.
  • Parker Kingston, WR, redshirt junior.
    • 2025 stats: 66 receptions, 1,047 total yards, 230 punt return yards, nine total touchdowns.
  • Sonny Makasini, OL, redshirt junior.
    • 2025 stats: 423 snaps, 73.6 overall PFF grade, no sacks allowed.
  • LJ Martin, RB, junior.
    • 2025 stats: 1,305 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
  • Bruce Mitchell, center, redshirt junior.
    • 2025 stats: 923 snaps, 79.2 overall PFF grade, two sacks allowed.
  • Viliami Po’uha, DL, sophomore.
    • 2025 stats: 361 snaps, 21 tackles, sack.
  • Anisi Purcell, DT, redshirt junior.
    • 2025 stats: 153 snaps, 13 tackles, two sacks.
  • Faletau Satuala, S, sophomore.
    • 2025 stats: 617 snaps, 83 tackles, three interceptions, forced fumble, sack, touchdown.
  • Kyle Sfarcioc, OL, redshirt junior.
    • 2025 stats: 606 snaps, 66.1 overall PFF grade, one sack allowed.
  • Keanu Tanuvasa, DT, redshirt junior.
    • 2025 stats: 544 snaps, 26 tackles, two sacks, three pass deflections.
  • Nusi Taumopeau, edge, freshman.
    • 2025 stats: 130 snaps, 12 tackles, sack, forced fumble.

Declared for the NFL draft

  • Isaiah Jatta, OT, redshirt senior
  • Austin Leausa, OL, senior
  • Weylin Lapuaho, OL, senior

Seniors with no remaining eligibility

  • Talan Alfrey, S
  • Mory Bamba, CB
  • Jayden Dunlap, CB
  • Ethan Erickson, TE
  • Will Ferrin, K
  • Garrison Grimes, LS
  • Cole Hagen, QB
  • Jack Kelly, LB
  • Weylin Lapuaho, OL
  • Austin Leausa, OL
  • Logan Lutui, DE
  • Enoch Nawahine, RB
  • Kaufusi Pafoke, DT
  • Chase Roberts, WR
  • Carsen Ryan, TE
  • John Taumoepeau, DT
  • Tanner Wall, S

BYU’s 2026 high school signing class (247Sports composite rankings)

  • Ryder Lyons, four-star quarterback 
    • 6-2.5, 220, Folsom High (Folsom, California)
  • Bott Mulitalo, four-star interior offensive lineman
    • 6-5, 290, Lone Peak High (American Fork, Utah)
  • Brock Harris, four-star tight end
    • 6-6, 238, Pine View High (St. George, Utah)
  • Adam Bywater, four-star linebacker
    • 6-4, 210, Olympus High (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  • Ty Goettsche, four-star tight end
    • 6-6, 225, Cherry Creek High (Englewood, Colorado)
  • Jaron Pula, four-star wide receiver
    • 6-2.5, 185, Lone Peak High (American Fork, Utah)
  • Lopeti Moala, four-star edge
    • 6-4, 250, Orem High (Orem, Utah)
  • Kennan Pula, four-star wide receiver
    • 6-2, 195, Lone Peak High (American Fork, Utah)
  • Jax Tanner, three-star interior offensive lineman
    • 6-2.5, 287, Rocky Mountain High (Meridian, Idaho)
  • Terrance Saryon, three-star athlete
    • 5-10, 165, Evergreen High (Vancouver, Washington)
  • Braxton Lindsey, three-star linebacker
    • 6-2, 230, Rogers High (Rogers, Arkansas)
  • Kaue Akana, three-star wide receiver
    • 6-2.5, 200, Orem High (Orem, Utah)
  • Legend Glasker, three-star wide receiver
    • 6-1, 165, Lehi High (Lehi, Utah)
  • Matthew Mason, three-star safety
    • 6-3, 190, Faith Lutheran High (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • Graham Livingston, three-star wide receiver
    • 5-11, 185, Ridgeline High (Millville, Utah)
  • Parker Ord, three-star tight end
    • 6-4, 210, Frisco Panther Creek High (Frisco, Texas)
  • Sefanaia Alatini, three-star athlete
    • 6-2, 185, St. Francis High (Mountain View, California)
  • Antonio Johnson, three-star cornerback
    • 6-3.5, 180, Arlington Heights High (Fort Worth, Texas)
  • Nehemiah Kolone, three-star defensive lineman
    • 6-4, 255, Stillwater High (Stillwater, Oklahoma)
  • Justice Brathwaite, three-star cornerback
    • 6-0, 190, Higley High (Gilbert, Arizona)
  • Devaughn Eka, three-star running back
    • 5-11, 185, Lehi High (Lehi, Utah)
Fans walk around after the Cougar Walk and before an NCAA football game against the UCF Knights held at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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