BYU’s fall camp is entering its final stretch, and the picture is getting sharper by the day. With a scrimmage set for Saturday and game prep coming in the middle of next week, several players have used the last three weeks to move themselves into much better position on the depth chart.
One of the clearest risers has been true freshman safety Kennan Pula. While Faletau Satuala worked back from injury, Pula got a chance to take first-team reps and made the most of it.
He was already in the two-deep before camp, but now he looks like the next man up behind veterans Faletau Satuala, Raider Damuni, and Tommy Prassas, assuming Cannon DeVries is indeed a nickel. Pula has stood out for his athleticism and a physical edge that has caught people off guard.
Long term, he looks like a starter in the making at safety.
The receiver group has also seen movement, and Terrance Saryon is pushing his way into the mix. He spent much of camp with the second-team offense, but a strong Friday showing has put him in the hunt for the sixth wide receiver spot and a place in the two-deep. Saryon has been especially effective against man coverage, consistently finding space during the media observation window on Friday.
Quarterback depth is coming into focus too. Treyson Bourguet was not officially named the backup going into camp, but that no longer seems like much of a mystery.
He has taken major strides over the past year and delivered several high-level throws, enough to make it clear he has the backup job locked down. If Bear Bachmeier were to miss time with an injury, Bourguet appears capable of helping BYU win a game or two.
Up front, Stanford transfer Zak Yamauchi has gone from uncertain to firmly established. He missed most of spring camp because of injury, which left his spot unclear when fall camp opened.
Earlier this week he was with the first-team offense, and on Friday he was with the second team. Whether or not he wins the starting guard job, he has secured a spot in the two-deep.
With four years of eligibility left and multiple interior offensive line starters set to graduate after the 2026 season, Yamauchi has a chance to grow into a long-term piece for the offense.
Legend Glasker has carried over his spring momentum and kept climbing. He is now working exclusively with the first-team offense and has already locked himself in as one of BYU’s top four wide receivers.
His game brings a different look than the rest of the rotation: speed, sharp route running, and hands that make tough catches look routine. He tracks the ball well and gives the quarterback a big catch radius.
The talent is obvious, but the bar should stay reasonable for a true freshman. He has shown what he can in camp; now it’s about seeing it in a game.
Glasker has also shown up in connection with Bear Bachmeier, who dropped a perfect ball to him on a throw that only Glasker could get to.
Another freshman making a strong case is Braxton Lindsey. Like Pula, he has benefited from an opportunity created by injury, with Nusi Taumoepeau returning from injury.
Lindsey got first-team reps on Friday and looks ready to play a rush end role right away. The four-star prospect has matched his recruiting profile so far, and a strong first season could put him on the path to becoming a future standout on defense.
In the secondary, Kevin Doe has gone from former walk-on receiver to a cornerback climbing the chart. The depth behind Evan Johnson, Therrian Alexander III, and Jayven Williams was a concern entering camp, and Doe has answered with steady progress.
He arrived at BYU as a raw athlete from East High School and was first noticed by the staff when he ran a 100M dash at a track meet. Years later, he has developed into a legitimate football player.
His speed and length have always stood out - he’s 6'3 - but now the polish is catching up. Doe is on track to help BYU in 2026, with two years of eligibility remaining.
Finally, Cannon DeVries appears to be carving out a major role. Over the last week, he has worked with the first-team defense and seems set to start at nickel, though safety remains a possibility.
He also looks like the favorite to handle punt returns. A freshman returned missionary last season, DeVries has moved past the rust and is positioned to be an important contributor, especially with Jonathan Kabeya out injured.
He even turned in a highlight in camp, intercepting Bear Bachmeier and taking it back for a touchdown while getting plenty of run with the first-team defense.
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