NEW YORK — BYU wide receiver Legend Glasker and offensive lineman Bott Mulitalo were today named to The Athletic Midseason Freshman All-America Team.
Glasker leads the Cougars with 24 catches for 444 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 92 rushing yards and two scores on 13 carries. He has recorded at least five receptions in three games, tied for fourth nationally for all FBS true freshman this season. Glasker has also been named Big 12 Freshman of the Week twice following BYU’s wins over Utah Tech and Colorado State.
Mulitalo has played in all six games for BYU, with two starts in the last three games. In BYU’s 28-24 win over then-No. 2 Notre Dame, he started and played 68 snaps at right tackle. Through six games he has allowed just one pressure and no sacks on 83 pass-blocking snaps. Mulitalo was a crucial part of an offensive line that was named Big 12 Offensive Line of the Week folowing BYU's win over the Irish. The Cougar offensive line was also named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for its outstanding play as an overall unit in 2026.
The Athletic Midseason Freshman All-America Team selections reflect production through seven weeks of the 2026 season with playing time, level of competition, overall role and stats provided by Pro Football Focus factoring into the selection process. Only true freshmen participating in their first season of college football are eligible for the 25-man Midseason Freshman All-America Team.
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