Siale Esera to carry a lighter load but a weightier role for Cougars
Esera started 10 games in 2025 and finished with 48 tackles, including a sack and four quarterback hurries.
BYU linebacker Siale Esera, weighing 240 pounds and 10 pounds lighter than last season, is set to carry a lighter load but a weightier role for the Cougars. The redshirt-junior demonstrated his speed and athleticism on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a game against the Utah Utes at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. Esera, who started 10 games in 2025, finished with 48 tackles, including a sack and four quarterback hurries.
Defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga believes Esera's improved speed will help him "hurry" more often and be more productive out of the box. Esera, along with fellow linebackers Isaiah Glasker and Cade Uluave, will compete for starting positions, as BYU's linebacker depth is strong, including transfers Jake Clifton and Nusi Taumoepeau.
Esera aims to help the team win the Big 12 championship, reach the playoffs, and go far, while also focusing on improving his play.
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