Players Who Experienced the Greatest Weight Changes on the 2025 BYU Football Spring Roster

BYU’s defensive line at the start of 2025 Spring camp / BYU Photo

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BYU began its Spring camp on Thursday with an outdoor practice session. Thanks to the new and enhanced strength and conditioning program, players are able to get their bodies ready for the demands of the college football season faster than ever. In this article, we will highlight the players who saw the biggest changes in weight since the 2024 season.

The defensive line, in particular, saw significant weight increases. Redshirt freshman Kinilau Fonohema gained 30 pounds since his true freshman year. Ten BYU defensive linemen gained five or more pounds compared to the 2024 season. Additionally, transfer defensive end Tausili Akana from Texas came in at 235 pounds, up from 209 pounds at Texas in 2023. Akana was already working with the first and second-string defensive line during day one of Spring camp.

Players Who Gained Weight

Here are the 37 players who gained five or more pounds compared to the 2024 season.

Carson Tujague: +45 lbs. vs 2024

Jackson Nelson: +30 lbs. vs 2024

Kinilau Fonohema: +30 lbs. vs 2024

Petey Tuipulotu: +25 lbs. vs 2024

Nuuletau Sellesin: +25 lbs. vs 2024

Iosefa Letuli: +25 lbs. vs 2024

John Taumoepeau: +15 lbs. vs 2024

Faletau Satuala: +10 lbs. vs 2024

Marquis Taliulu: +10 lbs. vs 2024

Matthias Leach: +10 lbs. vs 2024

Bodie Schoonover: +10 lbs. vs 2024

Bruce Mitchell: +10 lbs. vs 2024

Trevin Ostler: +10 lbs. vs 2024

Sani Tuala: +10 lbs. vs 2024

Jake Griffin: +9 lbs. vs 2024

Ace Kaufusi: +7 lbs. vs 2024

Evan Johnson: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Tei Nacua: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Raider Damuni: +5 lbs. vs 2024

McCae Hillstead: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Pokaiaua Haunga: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Tommy Prassas: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Tanner Wall: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Jayden Dunlap: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Sione Moa: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Maika Kaufusi: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Jarinn Kalama: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Lucky Finau: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Viliami Po’uha: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Nathan Hoke: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Orion Maile-Kaufusi: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Trevor Pay: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Ikinasio Tupou: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Noah Moeaki: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Anthony Olsen: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Ethan Erickson: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Dominique McKenzie: +5 lbs. vs 2024

Players Who Lost Weight

A few players, including starting running back LJ Martin, dropped weight. Martin, in particular, came in five pounds lighter.

West Jones: -10 lbs. vs 2024

Mory Bamba: -5 lbs. vs 2024

LJ Martin: -5 lbs. vs 2024

Treyson Bourguet: -5 lbs. vs 2024

Siale Esera: -5 lbs. vs 2024

Isaiah Jatta: -5 lbs. vs 2024

Weston Covey: -5 lbs. vs 2024