BYU Football: Post-Spring Offensive Depth Chart Outlook
PROVO, Utah – BYU football is aiming for offensive improvement heading into the 2025 season.
Despite an 11-win campaign last year, the Cougars’ offense was middle-tier in both the Big 12 and across the country.
BYU posted 31.2 points per game (40th in the nation) and averaged 392.3 yards per contest (59th overall).
Although the record was impressive, there’s still clear potential for the offense to elevate.
“No one here feels like we’ve arrived,” said offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick. “We’re going to stay locked in and keep grinding through the spring and into summer.”
BYU football’s offensive depth chart forecast for 2025
With spring practice now finished, it’s a good moment to predict how the depth chart might look by fall.
This projection includes no “ORs.” I’m making definitive calls on the top three at each position following spring, as we look ahead to the opener vs. Portland State on August 30.
Quarterback
Jake Retzlaff
McCae Hillstead
Treyson Bourguet
There’s no question who leads BYU’s QB room—Jake Retzlaff enters his third season with the program. The bigger story is who earns the backup job.
BYU only had three QBs during the spring. Transfers McCae Hillstead (Utah State) and Treyson Bourguet (Western Michigan) split second-team reps.
I give the edge to Hillstead for now—he’s got a strong arm and mobility. He didn’t clearly take the backup role during practice viewings, but his style fits Roderick’s preferred QB profile.
Bourguet showed flashes of solid arm strength during spring, especially with deep throws in observed sessions.
Running Back
LJ Martin
Sione Moa
Pokaiaua Haunga
BYU’s running back group might be flying under the radar in 2025.
LJ Martin will again be the featured back.
He’s led BYU in rushing for two straight years and broke out in the Alamo Bowl win over Colorado, earning Offensive MVP honors with 88 rushing yards, 33 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.
Martin could establish himself as one of the Big 12’s top backs this season.
Behind him, there’s solid depth.
Sione Moa is in line for an expanded role. He stood out against Kansas State but was sidelined much of the year with injuries.
He’s a physical runner and the clear No. 2 option.
For third string, Pokaiaua Haunga gets the nod. He’s versatile and flashed in his second spring in BYU’s system.
Haunga brings value as a receiver out of the backfield. Enoch Nawhine is also in the mix for snaps.
Wide Receiver
Chase Roberts / Jojo Phillips / Keelan Marion*
Tei Nacua / Cody Hagen / Parker Kingston*
Marquis Taliulu / Dominique McKenzie / LaMason Waller III
*Out for spring practice
Two breakout candidates this season are receivers Keelan Marion and Jojo Phillips.
Marion saw more action late last year, finishing with 45 touches (24 catches, 21 runs). Expect him to exceed that total easily this fall.
Phillips, a redshirt sophomore, took a step forward in 2024 and looks ready for a bigger leap. He had one drop during open practices, but coaches remain confident—his speed and command of the offense have improved.
Chase Roberts missed the spring while rehabbing a shoulder injury from the Alamo Bowl, but he’s expected back for fall.
Roberts will likely be Retzlaff’s top receiving target.
Veteran Parker Kingston returns with plenty of experience entering year four.
Tei Nacua enjoyed a strong spring showing, and Cody Hagen is recovering from injury.
Beyond the main group, the depth isn’t as strong. But if the top six stay healthy, BYU’s receiver room could be dynamic in 2025.
Tight End
Carsen Ryan
Noah Moeaki
Tucker Kelleher
The top tight end role is firmly held by Utah transfer Carsen Ryan.
Ryan has reignited hope that BYU’s tight ends can be key contributors in the passing game.
He immediately stepped into the lead role during spring ball.
Behind him, the picture isn’t as clear.
Redshirt freshman Noah Moeaki worked with the first team during open spring sessions. The former American Fork standout is athletic and has added size since coming back from a church mission last year.
True freshman Tucker Kelleher gets the third spot. Despite just finishing high school, he’s already a strong blocker.
The depth behind Ryan is still evolving heading into fall camp.
Offensive Line
Isaiah Jatta (LT) / Weylin Lapuaho (LG) / Bruce Mitchell (C) / Kyle Sfarcioc (RG) / Austin Leausa (RT)*
Andrew Gentry / Sonny Makasini / Trevor Pay / Ikinasio Tupou / Andrew Williams*
Ethan Thomason / Joe Brown / Justice Ena / Sione Hingano / Kaden Chidester*
*Missed spring due to injury
Back in January, Isaiah Jatta was projected to start at left tackle. He confirmed that status by taking every first-team snap there this spring.
Aaron Roderick confirmed Jatta as the starting left tackle after spring ended.
Another near-lock for a starting spot is Weylin Lapuaho.
Though sidelined in spring with an elbow injury, Lapuaho brings two seasons of starting experience and is a top performer at left guard.
He also took on more of a vocal leadership role this offseason.
The rest of the offensive line is still being figured out.
Bruce Mitchell is the likely starter at center but has experience at guard, too. He saw the majority of first-team reps at center in spring.
At right guard and tackle, Southern Utah transfers Kyle Sfarcioc and Austin Leausa are projected starters.
Leausa started in the Alamo Bowl win, while Sfarcioc saw consistent first-team action in practice.
Michigan transfer Andrew Gentry, recovering from a leg injury, could push for the right tackle job but is listed behind Jatta for now.
Two true freshmen—Andrew Williams and Ethan Thomason—had standout springs and are names to watch in the future.