52 days until BYU Football: 4-star Bott Mulitalo (No. 52) may be one of the best athletes ever on BYU's O-line

The BYU Cougars will kick off the 2026 season in 52 days against Utah Tech. As we count down the days until kickoff, today we will profile the player who wears No. 52 - true freshman offensive tackle Bott Mulitalo.

Bott Mulitalo's background

Landing Bott Mulitalo in the class of 2026 was a big, big deal for coach Kalani Sitake, offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, offensive line coach TJ Woods, and BYU's entire program.

Coming out of Lone Peak High School in American Fork, Utah, he grew up right in BYU's backyard. But beyond that, he's one of the most talented prospects the Beehive State has produced in recent years. He was a four-star talent with a 94 grade at 247 Sports, making him the No. 3 prospect in Utah and the No. 136 prospect in the nation.

Mulitalo's rating at 247 Sports makes him the 10th highest rated prospect to ever sign with BYU in the program's vaunted history.

At American Fork he played on the defensive side of the ball his sophomore and junior season. He then strategically switched positions as a senior by moving to left tackle. At 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds, he has the frame, strength, and the athleticism to excel on the offensive line. He did just that last year as illustrated by his recruiting profile after one season in his new position.

Not surprisingly, Bott essentially had his pick of schools to pursue his college football career. Offers flooded in from big time programs like Oregon, Tennessee, Auburn, Texas A&M, USC, and a host of others. He originally committed to Oregon, but then decommitted in order to pledge to BYU.

Mulitalo's present and future with BYU

Up to this point in his limited time with the Cougars, Mulitalo has been seen playing right tackle. Senior Andrew Gentry is the incumbent starter on the right side after a solid campaign a year ago, so Bott will likely begin his BYU career by backing up Gentry, getting some special teams work, and playing some mop-up snaps in blowouts. It's a perfect way for a high-profile, high-potential recruit to begin his Power Four career.

Speaking of Gentry, he was recently quoted by Casey Lundquist as saying that Mulitalo is, "One of the best athletes I've seen as an offensive lineman, so he's going to be a phenomenal player." That's high praise coming from a grizzled veteran like Gentry who won a national championship at Michigan.

Then the sky's the limit for Bott Mulitalo. He will likely learn lessons this season in a limited capacity that will serve him well in the future as a likely multi-year starter in Provo.

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