BYU Cougars Player Profiles & NIL Deals
In-depth profiles, recruitment backstories, NIL valuations, and community discussions for current BYU stars like Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin, Cougar pros in the NFL & NBA, and all-time BYU legends.
#47QBBear Bachmeier
The starting quarterback for BYU, Bachmeier threw for over 3,000 yards and rushed for 527 yards with 11 rushing TDs as a true freshman. Named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, he commands the Cougar offense as one of the premier young signal-callers in college football.
#19WRTiger Bachmeier
A high-profile transfer from Stanford alongside his younger brother Bear Bachmeier. Graduated from Stanford with a computer science degree in just 2.5 years while serving as an explosive deep threat and elite punt returner.
#4RBLJ Martin
A physical bell-cow running back who led the Big 12 with 1,305 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025, earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors and Alamo Bowl Offensive MVP in 2024. The centerpiece of the Cougar ground game.
#0WRTei Nacua
The youngest of the famed Nacua football brothers (following NFL All-Pro Puka Nacua, Samson, and Kai). A local product from Timpview High School with exceptional route running, sticky hands, and high-impact big-play ability.
#11SFaletau Satuala
Consensus 4-star prospect and the #1-ranked high school recruit in Utah (2024 class) out of Bountiful High School. Earned All-American and All-Big 12 honors while leading the Cougar secondary in tackles and pass breakups.
#16LBIsaiah Glasker
A 6'5" hybrid linebacker with outstanding sideline-to-sideline speed and coverage ability. A local Bingham High School standout who provides disruptive pass-rush pressure and run-stopping force in BYU's front seven.
#7TEWalker Lyons
Consensus 4-star national top-five tight end prospect from Folsom High School (Folsom, CA). Features an NFL-ready frame, punishing in-line blocking, and elite red-zone seam-threat capability.
#0CBEvan Johnson
Led BYU with 5 interceptions in 2025, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors as one of the premier lockdown cover corners in the conference.
#1PGRobert Wright III
Consensus 5-star recruit and McDonald's All-American point guard out of Montverde Academy (FL). The floor general orchestrating head coach Kevin Young's high-tempo NBA-style perimeter attack.
#5SGCollin Chandler
Former Utah Gatorade Player of the Year from Farmington High School and top-35 national recruit. Returned from an LDS mission to Sierra Leone to provide explosive scoring, perimeter shooting, and defensive intensity.
#0FJaxon Kohler
Senior forward renowned for world-class low-post footwork, ambidextrous hook shots, and rebounding prowess. A veteran centerpiece of BYU's Big 12 frontcourt rotation.
DistanceJane Hedengren
Generational distance runner from Timpview High School who shattered the NCAA indoor 5000m record (14:44.79) as a freshman. Two-time Bowerman Watch List honoree and Big 12 champion.
#17WRPuka Nacua
Shattered NFL rookie records with 105 receptions and 1,486 receiving yards after being drafted in the 5th round. Earned Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors, solidifying his status as one of the NFL's premier wide receivers.
#54LBFred Warner
Widely acclaimed as the premier linebacker in the NFL, Warner has served as the defensive captain and heartbeat of the 49ers since 2018. A multiple-time First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection.
#25RBTyler Allgeier
A relentless power back who surpassed 1,000 rushing yards as a rookie with Atlanta before signing a multi-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals in 2026. A dependable workhorse and touchdown finisher.
#3SFAJ Dybantsa
Selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards following a historic freshman campaign at BYU where he led the entire nation in scoring (25.5 PPG) and earned consensus First-Team All-American honors.
#15SGRichie Saunders
Drafted 32nd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. A beloved Cougar leader and First-Team All-Big 12 sharpshooter who finished 17th on BYU's all-time scoring list with 1,544 career points.
#41LBJack Kelly
Selected in the 2026 NFL Draft by the New York Giants after a dominant 10-sack, First-Team All-Big 12 season at BYU. Brings explosive edge-rushing burst and versatile linebacker play to the NFL.
#48PRyan Rehkow
An All-Pro caliber punter for the Cincinnati Bengals who set the Bengals franchise single-game average record (64.5 yards) and an 80-yard franchise-record punt. One of the top special teams weapons in the NFL.
#76OTKingsley Suamataia
Drafted in the 2nd round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024. A dominant offensive tackle with elite athleticism who earned Freshman All-America honors at BYU and stepped straight into the Chiefs' offensive line rotation.
#8G/FEgor Demin
Selected 8th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets after a dazzling freshman season under Kevin Young at BYU. A 6'9" playmaker renowned for his elite passing vision and high basketball IQ.
#7TE/QBTaysom Hill
Known as the 'Human Swiss Army Knife,' Hill is one of the most uniquely versatile weapons in NFL history with over 40 career touchdowns across passing, rushing, receiving, and special teams in New Orleans.
#53LBKyle Van Noy
A two-time Super Bowl champion with over a decade of NFL excellence. Van Noy continues to be a premier pass-rushing menace and veteran defensive leader for the Baltimore Ravens.
#70OLBrady Christensen
A consensus All-American at BYU who earned an NCAA-record 96.0 PFF grade in 2020. Drafted in the 3rd round by Carolina, Christensen has started at both tackle and interior guard positions.
#2QBZach Wilson
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft after a historic 33-touchdown campaign at BYU. Signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2026 to compete in their quarterback room.
#8QBSteve Young
A consensus All-American and Davey O'Brien Award winner who set 13 NCAA records at BYU. Young went on to become a Pro Football Hall of Famer, winning three Super Bowls and the Super Bowl XXIX MVP with the 49ers.
#9QBJim McMahon
Finished his BYU career with 70 NCAA records and was a consensus All-American in 1981. McMahon won the Davey O'Brien Award and led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl XX championship.
#14QBTy Detmer
BYU's only Heisman Trophy winner (1990), Detmer also won the Maxwell Award and Davey O'Brien Award. A two-time consensus All-American who threw for 15,031 yards. His No. 14 jersey was retired by BYU.
#6QBRobbie Bosco
Led BYU to a perfect 13-0 record and the 1984 National Championship, throwing a game-winning TD pass to beat Michigan in the Holiday Bowl despite multiple injuries. Finished 3rd in Heisman voting.
#22GDanny Ainge
A four-year standout who set numerous WAC records with a 20.9 PPG career average. A rare two-sport star drafted by both the Celtics (NBA) and Blue Jays (MLB), winning two NBA championships with Boston.
#32PGJimmer Fredette
The 2011 National Player of the Year who led the nation in scoring and sparked 'Jimmermania' across college basketball. Drafted 10th overall, Fredette became one of the most beloved players in BYU history.
#45CShawn Bradley
At 7'6", Bradley was a dominant force in his lone season at BYU, earning WAC Freshman of the Year honors. Drafted 2nd overall by the 76ers in 1993 and played 12 seasons in the NBA.
#6QBMarc Wilson
A unanimous All-American in 1979 who finished 3rd in Heisman Trophy voting. Drafted 15th overall by the Oakland Raiders and played eight seasons in the NFL.