It is game week for the BYU football program. Nothing signals the start of another football season quite like the release of a fresh depth chart. The Cougars unveiled the first depth chart of the 2026 season on Monday. Below is the official depth chart, along with our commentary for what it means for BYU this season.WEEK ONE DEPTH CHART pic.twitter.com/FaOIsCeBQv— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) August 31, 2026QuarterbackBear BachmeierTreyson BourguetEnoch WatsonThe quarterback depth chart arrived exactly as we expected. Treyson Bourguet had a productive Fall Camp and won the backup job behind Bear Bachmeier. Bourguet turned down starting opportunities to stay at BYU and be the backup to Bachmeier.Running BackLJ MartinSione MoaPreston RexWe knew LJ Martin and Sione Moa would be at the top of the running back depth chart. It remained to be seen who would win the spot behind those two. Preston Rex was named the third-string running back.Wide ReceiverJojo PhillipsTei NacuaJaron PulaKyler KasperReggie FrischknechtLegend GlaskerTiger BachmeierTerrance SaryonTrue freshman wide receiver Legend Glasker has officially been named as a starter. Glasker had been a standout throughout camp. Jojo Phillips and Kyler Kasper, as expected, are the other two starters.Fesi Sitake told BYU On SI that Reggie Frischknecht and Tiger Bachmeier will also play in every game.Two other true freshmen, including Jaron Pula and Terrance Saryon, are also listed on the depth chart.Tight EndWalker Lyons OR Roger SaleapagaKeayen NeadNoah MoeakiRoger Saleapaga and Walker Lyons are going to be two of the most important players for BYU. Those two will play a lot, and they will be on the field at the same time often. They could be the best tight end duo at BYU since Dennis Pitta and Andrew George in 2009.As we projected earlier, both Lyons and Saleapaga will start.Offensive LineLeft TacklePaki FinauSiosiua Latu-FinauPaki Finau has officially locked down the starting left tackle job. Redshirt freshman Siosiua Latu-Finau also played some first-team reps at that spot in camp.Left GuardSonny MakasiniTrevin OstlerSonny Makasini earned most of the first-team reps in Fall Camp. However, BYU rotated multiple players at that position, including Trevin Ostler and Zak Yamauchi. Trevin Ostler was named the official backup at that spot.CenterBruce MitchellTrevor PayNo surprises at center, Bruce Mitchell will start with Trevor Pay as the backup.Right GuardKyle SfarciocJoe Brown OR Zak YamauchiKyle Sfarcioc got most of the first-team reps at right guard. Sfarcioc, who played a lot for BYU last year, is entering his final year of eligibility. Joe Brown and Zak Yamauchi round out the depth at guard.Right TackleAndrew GentryBott MulitaloAndrew Gentry will start for BYU at right tackle. True freshman Bott Mulitalo will be the backup to Gentry.Defensive LineDefensive EndsHunter CleggKendall WallVincent TautuaTausili AkanaAce KaufusiOrion Maile-KaufusiViliami Po'uha OR Bodie SchoonoverKini FonohemaBYU has named Hunter Clegg and Tausili Akana as starting edge rushers. Both Akana and Clegg will play an outside linebacker/edge rusher role. BYU will also play a bigger defensive end. Viliami Po'uha and Bodie Schoonover are listed as co-starters at that spot.Interior Defensive LineKeanu TanuvasaAnisi PurcellDavid TangilanuJustin Kirkland OR Anisi PurcellUlavai FetuliRegardless of who starts, all four of Keanu Tanuvasa, Viliami Po'uha, Justin Kirkland, and Anisi Purcell will play a lot.Inside LinebackerCade UluaveMiles HallPierson WatsonIsaiah GlaskerNusi TaumoepeauBraxton LindseySiale Esera OR Jake CliftonAce KaufusiBYU's top four linebackers are Cade Uluave, Isaiah Glasker, Siale Esera, and Jake Clifton. Those four will play a lot.SafetyRaider DamuniTommy PrassasJarinn KalamaFaletau SatualaKennan PulaPayton VanSteenkisteRaider Damuni and Faletau Satuala will be the duo of starting safeties for BYU in 2026. As expected, Tommy Prassas will slide back to his natural position after spending time at nickel in 2025. True freshman Kennan Pula was a standout in Fall Camp. Pula is physically gifted, and he was also really physical in camp. He looks like a future star in the BYU defense. He has cemented himself as a backup.CornerbackEvan JohnsonKevin DoeMatthias LeachTre AlexanderJayven WilliamsJordyn CrissEvan Johnson and Tre Alexander are two returning starters at cornerback. Mississippi State transfer Jayven Williams will play a big role for BYU as well. Kevin Doe earned the fourth cornerback spot and will play in 2026.NickelCannon DeVriesTommy PrassasCrew ClarkCannon DeVries has locked down the starting spot at nickel as we projected after Fall Camp.Special TeamsKicker: Matthias DunnPunter: Fuller ShurtzPunt Returner: Cannon DeVriesKick Returner: Legend Glasker OR Evan JohnsonTrue freshman Legend Glasker will return kickoffs for BYU while Cannon DeVries will handle punt return duties.Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on X and Facebook for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow