More over half of BYU football roster gained weight in preparation for 2024 season

The BYU football program has focused on developing a new and enhanced strength and conditioning program.

Players all throughout the roster have reshaped their bodies to meet the physical demands of Power Four football. Last year’s Big 12 league schedule was physically demanding on BYU. The Cougars struggled in the trenches on both sides of the ball, particularly during the run game. Kalani Sitake and his staff have spoken publicly about the Big 12’s physicality and how much BYU needs to improve in that area. Strength, fitness, and nutrition regimens are critical components in addressing that shortfall.

BYU has made significant investments in strength and nutrition since accepting an invitation to join the Big 12 in 2021.

The BYU football roster features 73 returning players, 40 of whom have gained at least five pounds since the end of last season. Here’s a list of 40 players who’ve gained at least five pounds since 2023.

𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖: Dan Wilcox

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) April 24, 2024

1. Keanu Hill up +25 lbs. vs 2023
2. Ace Kaufusi up +25 lbs. vs 2023
3. Miles Hall up +25 lbs. vs 2023
4. Weston Jones up +25 lbs. vs 2023
5. LJ Martin up +20 lbs. vs 2023
6. Maika Kaufusi up +20 lbs. vs 2023
7. Landon Rehkow up +20 lbs. vs 2023
8. Kaden Chidester up +20 lbs. vs 2023
9. Jojo Phillips up +15 lbs. vs 2023
10. Isaiah Glasker up +15 lbs. vs 2023
11. Mory Bamba up +15 lbs. vs 2023
12. Kevin Doe up +15 lbs. vs 2023
13. John Nelson up +15 lbs. vs 2023
14. Marcus McKenzie up +13 lbs. vs 2023
15. Nuuletau Sellesin up +13 lbs. vs 2023
16. Isaiah Bagnah up +10 lbs. vs 2023
17. Chika Ebunoha up +10 lbs. vs 2023
18. Malae Tanuvasa up +10 lbs. vs 2023
19. Petey Tuipulotu up +10 lbs. vs 2023
20. Bodie Schoonover up +10 lbs. vs 2023
21. Anthony Olsen up +10 lbs. vs 2023
22. Blake Mangelson up +10 lbs. vs 2023
23. Joshua Singh up +10 lbs. vs 2023
24. Jayden Dunlap up +7 lbs. vs 2023
25. Jake Griffin up +6 lbs. vs 2023
26. Miles Davis up +5 lbs. vs 2023
27. Darius Lassiter up +5 lbs. vs 2023
28. Hinckley Ropati up +5 lbs. vs 2023
29. Parker Kingston up +5 lbs. vs 2023
30. Cole Hagen up +5 lbs. vs 2023
31. Koa Eldredge up +5 lbs. vs 2023
32. Evan Johnson up +5 lbs. vs 2023
33. Mason Fakahua up +5 lbs. vs 2023
34. Ethan Slade up +5 lbs. vs 2023
35. Dalton Riggs up +5 lbs. vs 2023
36. Siale Esera up +5 lbs. vs 2023
37. Jake Eichorn up +5 lbs. vs 2023
38. Brayden Keim up +5 lbs. vs 2023
39. Sam Dawe up +5 lbs. vs 2023
40. David Latu up +5 lbs. vs 2023