PROVO — Of the 107 student-athletes listed on BYU football’s spring roster, eight are quarterbacks. That crew includes familiar names like Tanner Mangum, Beau Hoge and Joe Critchlow. There’s also sophomore newcomer Hayden Griffitts and four freshmen: Kody Wilstead, Zach Wilson, Baylor Romney and Stacy Conner.
It’s no wonder why new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes smiled after being asked a question about his signal callers after the Cougars’ first practice of spring football.
“We have a lot of guys there,” Grimes answered, simply, when asked about QB depth.
In comparison, BYU has 11 wide receivers, eight running backs and two kickers.