Who’s staying, who’s going: A look at how BYU’s 2026 roster is shaping up

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Who’s staying, who’s going: A look at how BYU’s 2026 roster is shaping up
BYU helmets sit on a rack during the game as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
BYU helmets sit on a rack during the game as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
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Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

It’s transfer portal season.

Here’s who’s transferring to BYU, who’s leaving, and a look at the incoming 2026 recruiting class, updated regularly.

Transferring from BYU

  • 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

Key players who have announced their return to BYU

  • Tre Alexander, CB, sophomore.
  • Raider Damuni, S
  • Siale Esera, LB
  • Andrew Gentry, OT
  • Parker Kingston, WR, redshirt junior.
  • Bruce Mitchell, Center
  • Anisi Purcell, DT
  • Faletau Satuala, S, sophomore.
  • Kyle Sfarcioc, OL
  • Keanu Tanuvasa, DT
  • Nusi Taumopeau, Edge

Declared for the NFL draft

  • Isaiah Jatta, OT, redshirt 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, quarterback, four-star, 6-2, 220, Folsom High (Folsom, California)
  • Bott Mulitalo, offensive line, four-star, 6-5, 290, Lone Peak High (American Fork, Utah)
  • Mataalii Benjamin, offensive tackle, four-star, 6-7, 315, Lehi High (Lehi, Utah)
  • LaMarcus Bell, running back, three-star, 5-11, 190, Lake Oswego High (Lake Oswego, Ore.)
  • Moses Sparks Jr., interior offensive line, three-star, 6-4, 280, V. Sue Cleveland High (Rio Rancho, N.M.)
  • Fameitau Siale, defensive end, three-star, 6-4, 260, O’Dea High (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Preston Pitts, linebacker, three-star, 6-4, 213, Clear Falls High (League City, Texas)
  • LaGary Mitchell, linebacker, three-star, 6-2, 200, Meridian High (Meridian, Idaho)
  • PJ Takitaki, defensive end, three-star, 6-4, 230, Lehi High (Lehi, Utah)
  • Michael Johnson, quarterback, three-star, 5-11.5, 165, Douglas County High (Douglasville, Ga.)
  • Kane Archer, quarterback, three-star, 6-1, 205, Greenwood High (Greenwood, Ark.)
  • Major Hinchen, cornerback, three-star, 6-2, 175, La Quinta High (La Quinta, Calif.)
  • Rowdy Pearce, interior offensive lineman, three-star, 6-3.5, 285, Midland Christian High (Midland, Texas)
  • Aisa Galea’i, cornerback, three-star, 6-1, 185, Orem High (Orem, Utah)
  • Dylan Waters, cornerback, three-star, 6-1, 175, Fort Bend Marshall High (Missouri City, Texas)
  • Bear Fisher, tight end, three-star, 6-5, 235, Queen Creek High (Queen Creek, Ariz.)
  • Tayson Reid, linebacker, three-star, 6-1, 225, Snow College (Ephraim, Utah)

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