July 21, 2025
By Dick Harmon, Deseret News: With the commitment of Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year Jax Tanner from Meridian, the Cougars added another layer of highly-rated offensive line talent for the future.
The son of former BYU linebacker Mike Tanner, Jax received offers from most of the major names in college football, including nearby Oregon. Couple this with last year’s addition of Andrew Gentry from Michigan and previously committed Oregon flip Alai Kalaniuvalu as well as the addition of four-star Bott Mulitalo, both in the class of 2026, and there’s a major trend going on with offensive line play.
On the defensive side, Kalani Sitake made huge gains this past winter with the addition of giant inside tackles Justin Kirkland from Oklahoma State and Utah transfer Keanu Tanuvasa. Both are more than 300-pound block eaters who demand attention from opposing offensive coordinators.
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