PROVO — Perhaps overshadowed somewhat with the inclusion of Ty'Son Williams as a fellow graduate transfer, BYU coaches are excited with the prospects of Emmanuel Esukpa as an immediate contributor at running back this coming season.
Esukpa comes to BYU as a 5-foot-11, 232-pound battering ram from Rice who was developed in part by current Cougar running backs coach AJ Steward for three seasons before Steward made his way to BYU. Already convinced of Esukpa's abilities, it didn't take long for Steward to convince other coaches on BYU's staff of the former Owl running back's abilities, particularly offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes.