DRAFT MOMENTUM? BYU Football Eyeing NFL Draft SHAKEUP | Will Kalani Sitake’s Stars BREAKOUT in 2027?

The BYU Cougars’ NFL Draft prospects are heating up, fueling hopes for a transformative year that could put Provo on the professional football map. With top-tier talent like running back LJ Martin poised for a potential mid-round selection and ultra-productive defenders Isaiah Glasker and Evan Johnson attracting significant NFL attention, the Cougars’ strategy appears ready to pay off. Kalani Sitake’s program has long chased a large draft class, and now, with the continued rise of NIL keeping core players in school and a roster packed with high-upside prospects, BYU's ambitions are clear: send a record number of Cougars to the NFL. Jake Hatch spotlights the critical roles of players like Bruce Mitchell and Andrew Gentry on the offensive line, both draft-eligible and seen as strong athletic fits for the next level. Defensive linemen Keanu Tanuvasa and Justin Kirkland, who have set ambitious goals of being the Big 12’s most dominant duo, stand out as players to watch as they anchor ...