22 Newcomers Added to the BYU Football 2024 Fall Roster

Sep 15, 2023; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Utah State Aggies quarterback McCae Hillstead (10) runs the ball in the second quarter against the Air Force Falcons at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2023; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Utah State Aggies quarterback McCae Hillstead (10) runs the ball in the second quarter against the Air Force Falcons at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports / Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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In advance of Big 12 media days on Wednesday, the BYU football program unveiled a new roster for the 2024 season. 22 newcomers were listed on the roster, including former four-star recruits Cody Hagen, Faletau Satuala, and Naki Tuakoi. Transfers McCae Hillstead, Isaiah Jatta, Choe Bryant-Strother, and Austin Leausa were also listed.

Below is the full list of newcomers on the Fall roster. Of note, their jersey numbers were not included in the roster release.

BYU Football Newcomers (Fall Roster)

  1. Choe Bryant-Strother (Linebacker)
  2. Kini Fonohema (Defensive End)
  3. Cody Hagen (Wide Receiver)
  4. McCae Hillstead (Quarterback)
  5. Isaiah Jatta (Offensive Line)
  6. Jonathan Kabeya (Cornerback)
  7. Jarinn Kalama (Wide Receiver)
  8. Matthias Leach (Safety)
  9. Austin Leausa (Offensive Line)
  10. Noah Moeaki (Tight End)
  11. Tei Nacua (Wide Receiver)
  12. Faletau Satuala (Safety)
  13. Cannon Skidmore (Deep Snapper)
  14. Naki Tuakoi (Linebacker)
  15. Luke To'omalatai (Defensive Tackle)
  16. Sani Tuala (Defensive End)
  17. Ikinasio Tupou (Offensive Line)
  18. Sefo Akuila (Linebacker)
  19. David Clifford (Offensive Line)
  20. Jackson Nelson (Offensive Line)
  21. Carson Tujague (Defensive End)
  22. Trevor Pay (Offensive Line)

In total, 58 players will be on the roster that were not on the roster last season. 36 newcomers were added to the BYU Spring roster earlier this year.

BYU Football Newcomers (Spring Roster)

Jersey Number - Name (Position)

  • 3 - Gerry Bohanon (Quarterback)
  • 4 - Marque Collins (Cornerback)
  • 10 - Treyson Bourguet (Quarterback)
  • 17 - Jack Kelly (Linebacker)
  • 19 - Noah Lugo (Quarterback)
  • 20 - Dane Christensen (Quarterback)
  • 22 - Tommy Prassas (Safety)
  • 23 - Pokaiaua Haunga (Running Back)
  • 23 - Darrien Stewart (Safety)
  • 24 - Therrian Alexander (Cornerback)
  • 26 - Micah Fe'a (Quarterback)
  • 28 - Jovesa Damuni (Running Back)
  • 30 - Sione Moa (Running Back)
  • 31 - Sam Van Der Haar (Punter)
  • 32 - Will Zundel (Tight End)
  • 33 - Dallin Havea (Defensive Tackle)
  • 38 - Payton VanSteenkiste (Safety)
  • 44 - Ephraim Asiata (Defensive End)
  • 46 - Nathan Hoke (Linebacker)
  • 47 - Brock Fabrizio (Safety)
  • 52 - Justice Ena (Offensive Line)
  • 53 - Orion Maile-Kaufusi (Defensive End)
  • 55 - Danny Saili (Offensive Line)
  • 57 - Lingi Havea (Defensive Tackle)
  • 62 - Viliami Po'uha (Defensive End)
  • 65 - Kaden Bybee (Offensive Line)
  • 66 - Sione Hingano (Offensive Line)
  • 67 - Ryker Keele (Offensive Line)
  • 72 - Joe Brown (Offensive Line)
  • 80 - Ryner Swanson (Tight End)
  • 83 - Weston Covey (Wide Receiver)
  • 84 - Prince Zombo (Wide Receiver)
  • 89 - Dominique McKenzie (Wide Receiver)
  • 91 - Dallin Johnson (Defensive Tackle)
  • 95 - John Taumoepeau (Defensive Tackle)
  • 96 - Nic Harris (Deep Snapper)

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