Newcomers on BYU's 2023 Spring Roster

Nearly 40 newcomers were listed on BYU's 2023 Spring roster

BYU football is back. On Monday, BYU will begin preparations for the 2023 season when it kicks off Spring camp. Nearly 40 newcomers were listed on BYU's 2023 Spring roster. Below is a list of the newcomers on BYU's roster.

Author note: It's not uncommon for BYU to make a few roster edits after the first day, therefore this roster isn't final; this article will be updated if changes are made to the roster

Newcomers on BYU's Offense

BYU listed 17 newcomers on offense, most notably highly-touted transfers Aidan Robbins, Paul Maile and Kedon Slovis. In total, BYU added four quarterbacks to the roster that were not on the 2022 roster: Kedon Slovis, Jake Retzlaff, Cole Hagen, and Ryder Burton.

Jersey Number - Name (Position)

3 - Aidan Robbins (Running Back)

10 - Kedon Slovis (Quarterback)

12 - Jake Retzlaff (Quarterback)

16 - Cole Hagen (Quarterback)

18 - Ryder Burton (Quarterback)

20 - Nukuluve Helu (Running Back)

32 - Chase Hopkins (Running Back)

35 - Alex Anderson (Wide Receiver)

38 - Tanner Holden (Wide Receiver)

49 - Nason Coleman (Tight End)

54 - Paul Maile (Offensive Line)

61 - Weylin Lapuaho (Offensive Line)

65 - Ian Fitzgerald (Offensive Line)

77 - Jake Griffin (Offensive Line)

79 - Kaden Chidester (Offensive Line)

80 - Koa Eldredge (Wide Receiver)

88 - Devin Downing (Wide Receiver)

Newcomers on BYU's Defense

19 newcomers were listed on BYU's defense, most notably transfers Eddie Heckard, Isaiah Bagnah, and Jackson Cravens. Returned missionaries and former highly-coveted recruits like Marcus McKenzie, Raider Damuni, and Ace Kaufusi are part of the Spring roster as well.

Jersey Number - Name (Position)

5 - Eddie Heckard (Defensive Back)

13 - Isaiah Bagnah (Defensive Line)

19 - Ace Kaufusi (Linebacker)

27 - Marcus McKenzie (Defensive Back)

29 - Jayden Dunlap (Defensive Back)

32 - Ty Burke (Defensive Back)

33 - Raider Damuni (Defensive Back)

34 - Maika Kaufusi (Linebacker)

38 - Crew Wakley (Defensive Back)

41 - Lamese Patterson (Linebacker)

42 - Petey Tuipulotu (Defensive Back)

47 - Kyle Vassau (Linebacker)

49 - Lucky Finau (Linebacker)

50 - Kason Krebs (Linebacker)

56 - Nuuletau Sellesin (Defensive Line)

63 - Mac Aloisio (Defensive Line)

66 - Zoom Esplin (Defensive Line)

91 - Jackson Cravens (Defensive Line)

98 - Wyatt Dawe (Defensive Line)

Newcomers on BYU's Special Teams

Jersey Number - Name (Position)

39 - Landon Rehkow (Punter, Kicker)

44 - Will Ferrin (Kicker)

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