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Kenny Cox
| Posted: 31 Jan 2023 | Updated: 17 Mar 2023
BYU Football 2023 Signing Day Central
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National Signing Day for college football takes place this Wednesday, Feb. 1 when recruits can sign their National Letters of Intent.
The first Wednesday in February marks the regular signing day that follows the football early signing period in December. BYU recruits who sign on Wednesday will join the 13 high school prospects and 10 transfer players who have previously signed with the Cougars since the early signing period began on Dec. 21.
In addition to the signees in the 2023 class, BYU welcomes 13 players from previous signing classes that have returned from missions or are joining the program for the first time in 2023.
Use this page and BYU football’s official social media accounts @BYUFootball on Twitter and Instagram for updates on members of 2023 recruiting class as they sign with the Cougars. Use the hashtags #NSD23 and #BYUFootball to be part of the conversation.
Tune in to BYU Sports Nation at 10 a.m. MST (12 p.m. EST) on BYUtv to learn more about the newest members of the BYU football program, including the perspective of BYU coaches. Select the bio names below and the following links to learn more about recruits who have already signed with BYU.
- BYU welcomes 16 recruits on first day of early signing period
- BYU football early signing day press conference
New signees on Wednesday will be added to the roster below once he signs. Select the signee's name as they are announced to see his bio information and video highlights.
February Signees
| NAME | POS. | HT. | WT. | HOMETOWN | PREVIOUS SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATU, David | DL | 6-4 | 295 | Bountiful, Utah | Snow College/Bingham HS |
| MARTIN, LJ | RB | 6-2 | 205 | El Paso, Texas | Canutillo HS |
| MO'UNGA, Motekiai | DL | 6-3 | 250 | Provo, Utah | Timpview HS |
Incoming players from previous signing classes
| NAME | POS. | HT. | WT. | HOMETOWN | PREVIOUS SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURKE, Ty | DB | 6-1 | 175 | Syracuse, Utah | Syracuse HS |
| CHIDESTER, Kaden | OL | 6-8 | 290 | Richfield, Utah | Richfield HS |
| DAMUNI, Raider | DB | 6-2 | 190 | Provo, Utah | Timpview HS |
| DALEY, John Henry | DL | 6-5 | 225 | Alpine, Utah | Lone Peak HS |
| DOWNING, Devin | WR | 6-2 | 175 | American Fork, Utah | American Fork HS |
| ELDREDGE, Koa | WR | 6-0 | 190 | Honolulu, Hawaii | Punahou HS |
| ESPLIN, Zoom | DL | 6-8 | 250 | Encinitas, California | LaCosta Canyon |
| GRIFFIN, Jake | OL | 6-8 | 280 | Mesa, Arizona | Red Mountain HS |
| HELU, Nukuluve | RB | 6-1 | 200 | Tooele, Utah | Tooele HS |
| KAUFUSI, Ace | LB | 6-3 | 205 | Kahuku, Hawaii | Kahuku HS |
| KAUFUSI, Maika | LB | 6-4 | 205 | Cottonwood Heights, Utah | Alta HS |
| McKENZIE, Marcus | DB/WR | 6-0 | 165 | St. George, Utah | Pine View HS |
| TUIPULOTU, Petey | DB | 6-3 | 190 | Fort Mill, South Carolina | Nation Ford HS |
December High School Signees
| NAME | POS. | HT. | WT. | HOMETOWN | PREVIOUS SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWERS, Jackson | TE | 6-5 | 245 | Mesa, Arizona | Mountain View HS |
| BORG, Owen | LB | 6-2 | 200 | Draper, Utah | Corner Canyon HS |
| BURTON, Ryder | QB | 6-2 | 185 | Springville, Utah | Springville HS |
| WATSON, Pierson | LB | 6-3 | 210 | Flagstaff, Arizona | Coconino HS |
| TANGILANU, David | DL | 6-5 | 255 | East Palo Alto, California | Menlo-Atherton HS |
| PHILLIPS, Jojo | WR | 6-5 | 190 | Lancaster, California | Sierra Canyon HS |
| HALL, Miles | ATH | 6-2 | 205 | St. George, Utah | Skyline HS |
| ESERA, Siale | LB | 6-3 | 250 | Provo, Utah | Timpview HS |
| DAVIS, Saimone | DL | 6-5 | 220 | Hauula, Hawaii | Colleyville Heritage HS |
| FREDRICK, Matthew | TE | 6-5 | 230 | Salt Lake City, Utah | East HS |
| HAUNGA, Pokaiaua | RB/WR | 5-11 | 200 | Orem, Utah | Timpview HS |
| PUTUTAU, Talitu'i | DL | 6-5 | 260 | Salt Lake City, Utah | West HS |
| THOMASON, Ethan | OL | 6-8 | 320 | Fort Collins, Colorado | Rocky Mountain HS |
Transfers
| NAME | POS. | HT. | WT. | HOMETOWN | PREVIOUS SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNLAP, Jayden | DB | 6-1 | 180 | Carson, California | Cerritos College |
| ROBBINS, Aidan | RB | 6-3 | 230 | Louisville, Kentucky | UNLV/Louisville |
| BAGNAH, Isaiah | DL | 6-4 | 225 | Lethbridge, Alberta | Boise State |
| SLOVIS, Kedon | QB | 6-3 | 215 | Scottsdale, Arizona | Pittsburgh/USC |
| CRAVENS, Jackson | DL | 6-2 | 305 | Provo, Utah | Boise State |
| LAPUAHO, Weylin | OL | 6-4 | 310 | South Jordan, Utah | Utah State |
| RETZLAFF, Jake | QB | 6-2 | 200 | Corona, California | Riverside City College |
| FITZGERALD, Ian | OL | 6-5 | 299 | Hawthorn Woods, Illinois | Missouri State |
| MAILE, Paul | OL | 6-2 | 304 | Salt Lake City, Utah | Utah |
| HECKARD, Eddie | DB | 5-10 | 190 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Weber State |
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