The BYU football program kicks off Fall Camp next week. As training camp inches closer, we will preview the BYU position groups for the 2026 season. To start the series, we will examine the BYU running backs, headlined by star running back and reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year LJ Martin.Roster BreakdownBYU returns one of the best running backs in college football. LJ Martin will not only be the focal point of BYU's offense, he also has a chance to make BYU history in 2026. Martin is under 1,400 yards away from breaking BYU's all-time rushing record. As long as Martin is healthy, he will get a steady dose of 20-25 carries per game.Behind LJ Martin, BYU returns Sione Moa who missed most of the 2025 season due to injury. Assuming Moa returns to full strength, he gives BYU a dynamic 1-2 punch at running back. He will shoulder a few of the carries that Bear Bachmeier had last season. When Moa suffered an injury in September of 2025, Bachmeier's carries increased.Behind Moa and Martin, it looks like a two-man race for the third spot between Preston Rex and true freshman Devaughn Eka. Rex played in 2025 when Moa and Martin were banged up. Aaron Roderick said Eka is "going to play" at the conclusion of Spring Camp.Jovesa Damuni did not participate in the back half of Spring Camp after suffering an injury. His status for 2026 has not been announced. If Damuni is unable to play, BYU's depth will have already taken a hit.It wouldn't hurt if one of the other running backs on the roster emerged as a potential contributor. In 2024, Sione Moa was the fifth-string running back during Fall Camp. He flashed a lot of potential in reps with the third-string offense. It was only a few games into the season when the Cougars needed to start Sione Moa after four other running backs suffered injuries.That's where someone like Logan Payne, Lucky Finau, or Micah Beckstead could fit in. Beckstead signed with Utah State out of high school, then he enrolled at BYU after his mission.4 - LJ Martin12 - Preston Rex25 - Devaughn Eka28 - Jovesa Damuni30 - Sione Moa34 - Charlie Miska38 - Logan Payne41 - Lucky Finau42 - Micah Beckstead