Is Oregon transfer Kyler Kasper the key to keeping BYU’s offense humming in 2026?

BYU receiver Kyler Kasper keeps his eye on the ball during spring drills March 10, 2026, at the outdoor practice facility in Provo. | Nate Edwards, BYU Photo One of the most pressing concerns regarding the BYU football team in 2026 as the Cougars entered spring drills more than a month ago was at the receiver positions, as coaches began the process of finding adequate replacements for Chase Roberts and Parker Kingston. Consider that no longer a huge concern.

That’s because Oregon transfer Kyler Kasper and redshirt junior JoJo Phillips really stepped up during the 15 practices and showed they have what it takes to be WR1 and WR2 in offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick’s system, several teammates said Friday when selected Cougars spoke to reporters at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the fifth annual alumni game. The 6-foot-6, 210-pound Kasper was particularly impressive, said safety Faletau Satuala. “He’s the real deal,” said Satuala, a 6-4 junior who had his hands full in camp defending the likes of Kasper and new tight ends Walker Lyons and Roger Saleapaga .

“With (Kasper) and those other guys, our offense is going to be really hard to stop. ” “After I came here, every person in this whole university was telling me how great Kalani (Sitake) is, and then sitting down with him, talking with him for an hour or so, I kind of knew this was the place I wanted to be. With the strength staff, with Skyler (Mayne), I mean, they got everything that I need.

” BYU receiver Kyler Kasper Receivers coach and passing game coordinator Fesi Sitake told the Deseret News last week that Kasper has already emerged as a leader, along with Lyons and Saleapaga, Kasper’s former teammate with the Ducks. “Kyler’s been a great addition, man,” Sitake said. “We knew we needed a portal guy (with Roberts moving on to the NFL) and he’s been terrific.