2024 BYU Offense Depth Chart Projections After Spring Camp

Updated depth chart projections for BYU's offense after Spring camp

BYU tight end Keanu Hill at Spring practice / Credit: BYU Photo

BYU's 2024 Spring camp is in the books. At the end of March, BYU wrapped up the 15th and final practice of Spring camp. There were plenty of top storylines to follow during camp, namely the contested battle for the starting quarterback spot. Coming our of camp, we've updated our depth chart projections for BYU's offense.

A few ground rules, there will be no "ORs" on this depth chart and we'll list as many players as we think could contribute this year. Without further ado, we'll start at the most important position: quarterback.

Quarterback

1. Jake Retzlaff
2. Gerry Bohanon
3. Treyson Bourguet

Throughout camp, all eyes have been on the quarterback battle between Jake Retzlaff and Gerry Bohanon. That battle won't be decided until the Fall, offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick announced. Coming out of camp, we give Jake Retzlaff the advantage to win the job.

Roderick has said that Bohannon is still learning the offense. Retzlaff's experience in the system gives him the advantage, and we believe he will make enough improvements to win the job. For Retzlaff, the ceiling has never been the problem. He can create and make some spectacular plays. It's about raising the floor, and Retzlaff made strides in that area this Spring.

Roderick said that Jake Retzlaff went the entire duration of Spring Camp without throwing an interception. "Jake had zero interceptions this Spring. I think that's the first time I've had a quarterback go 15 practices without throwing an interception. We've been not talking about it, it's like having a no-hitter you know what I mean, but he made it through practice 15 today without a pick. That was a big deal because last year he had some critical turnovers so the goal of Spring was to eliminate those and he did a good job of that."

When Retzlaff was playing well for BYU last year, the offense was able to move the chains and put points on the board. What held BYU back in his four starts, as Roderick noted, were critical turnovers. None more costly than the pick-six against Oklahoma that was the difference in the game. For Retzlaff to win the job, he will have to continue to prove that he can protect the football.

For Gerry Bohanon, Roderick wants him to get more comfortable with BYU's offense. "In Gerry's case, it's just getting more comfortable with the language of our offense," Roderick said when asked about where he wants Bohanon to improve. "Getting to the point where you don't have to think about what the words mean. You just go play."

After Retzlaff and Bohanon, Western Michigan transfer Treyson Bourguet is the next in line.

Running Back

1. LJ Martin
2. Miles Davis
3. Hinckley Ropati
4. Pokaiaua Haunga

LJ Martin will be the undisputed starter. Martin has the potential to be a 1,000-yard rusher at BYU. He's up 20 pounds vs last year and is ready to take on a larger role.

Aaron Roderick described Miles Davis as a "complete" running back that can be used on every down. Davis has been used primarily as a role player throughout his career. We gave him the nod over Hinckley Ropati since Ropati is coming off his season season-ending knee surgery.

True freshman Pokaiaua Haunga has impressed in his limited time on campus. Haunga, who Kalani Sitake compared to former BYU great Reno Mahe, has a unique skillset and could factor in sooner than most people expect.

BYU running back Pokaiaua Haunga / Credit: BYU Photo

Wide Receivers

1. Chase Roberts
2. Jojo Phillips

1. Kody Epps
2. Parker Kingston

1. Darius Lassiter
2. Keelan Marion

Wide receivers coach Fesi Sitake has been transparent in naming his top six wide receivers: Chase Roberts, Jojo Phillips, Kody Epps, Parker Kingston, Darius Lassiter, and Keelan Marion. Those six will play the lion's share of the reps.

Other scholarship wide receivers on the roster will be true freshmen Cody Hagen, Dominique Mckenzie, and Tei Nacua. Hagen and McKenzie will immediately be two of the fastest players on the roster. They might need a year to shake off the mission rust, but they will be the next wide receivers in line when guys like Darius Lassiter, Kody Epps, and Chase Roberts graduate.

Tight Ends

1. Keanu Hill
2. Ryner Swanson
3. Jackson Bowers
4. Mata'ava Ta'ase

Keanu Hill's move to tight end allows BYU to put the best 11 players on the field. He will get a lot of playing time this Fall.

Back when Ryner Swanson signed with BYU, we said Swanson could be the best tight end as soon as he steps on campus. Swanson has impressed in his limited time on campus. He has such a high-level skillset and he will be a factor as a true freshman.

Jackson Bowers, who has been dealing with an injury this Spring, is too talented to not factor in as long as he's healthy. The former four-star prospect will be in his second year in the program.

Offensive Line

BYU is thin along the offensive line. After camp, Aaron Roderick said BYU will look for an offensive lineman or two in the transfer portal.

Left Tackle

1. Brayden Keim
2. Jake Griffin

Left Guard

1. Weylin Lapuaho
2. Peter Falaniko

Center

1. Connor Pay
2. Weston Jones

Right Guard

1. Sonny Makasini
2. Jake Eichorn

Right Tackle

1. Caleb Etienne
2. Joe Brown

Connor Pay, Weylin Lapuaho, and Brayden Keim will start for BYU. Caleb Etienne, unless BYU add a starting-caliber tackle, will probably start at right tackle. That last guard spot is completely up for grabs. There are four or five players that could start there.