Five true freshmen that could make an instant impact for BYU football

February 7, 2026

By Casey Lundquist, BYU Cougars on SI: Every year, there are a few true freshmen that contribute right away. Last year, it was Bear Bachmeier at quarterback that made headlines. The year before, it was Faletau Satuala at safety. Given that BYU is bringing in its highest-rated recruiting class in program history, it’s probably safe to assume that at least one or two true freshmen will emerge as contributors in 2026.

A lot of BYU’s 2026 signees will serve missions prior to enrolling, so they won’t be eligible to make an impact right away. In this article, we’ll focus on the signees that will be on the roster in 2026, and who we believe could carve out roles right away.

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Five True Freshmen That Could Make an Instant Impact for BYU

Every year, there are a few true freshmen that contribute right away. Last year, it was Bear Bachmeier at quarterback that made headlines. The year before, it w

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