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Roger Saleapaga stats, 2026

BYU (6–1, Big 12). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Roger Saleapaga is a tight end for BYU (6–1). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 297th in yards per catch (13.3), 524th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2), 562nd in receiving yards (120), in 6 games. This week: Arizona State at BYU.

Receiving yards120562nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches9594th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch13.3297th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)2524th of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Roger Saleapaga?

Position
Tight end
Class
Junior
Height
6-4
Weight
235 pounds
Number
No. 2
Hometown
Orem, UT
High school
Orem (Orem, UT)
Recruiting
4-star, No. 459 in the 2024 class, signed with Oregon
Transfers
Oregon to BYU (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Roger Saleapaga's receiving stats

He's 297th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (13.3) and 562nd of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (120).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards120562nd of 682
Catches9594th of 682
Yards per catch13.3297th of 675

The season

Roger Saleapaga's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 524th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)2524th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Roger Saleapaga's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Oregon3268.710
2026BYU912013.300
Career1214612.210

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Roger Saleapaga do at Oregon and BYU?

Receiving yards by season
2025, Oregon: 262620252026, BYU: 1201202026*
SchoolSeasonsCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush ydsExplosive catches
Oregon20253268.710—
BYU2026 (so far)912013.30022.2%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

Roger Saleapaga's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Oregon-0.26-0.09-0.75—-1.02%
2026BYU+0.01+0.01—22.2%0.35%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Roger Saleapaga's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. Utah TechW 63–723201
2vs. ArizonaW 28–175100
5at TCUW 17–108100
6vs. Iowa StateW 24–1072201
7vs. Notre DameW 28–242100
8at UCFL 31–3910200

FAQ

Questions about Roger Saleapaga

What position does Roger Saleapaga play?

Roger Saleapaga plays tight end for BYU, which is 6–1 this season.

Where has Roger Saleapaga played?

Oregon (2025) and BYU (2026).

Where is Roger Saleapaga from, and what year is he?

Roger Saleapaga is a junior tight end for BYU, listed at 6-4 and 235 pounds, from Orem, UT.

How tall is Roger Saleapaga, and how much does he weigh?

Roger Saleapaga is listed at 6-4 and 235 pounds on BYU's 2026 roster.

What year is Roger Saleapaga?

Roger Saleapaga is a junior, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Roger Saleapaga's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Roger Saleapaga has 12 catches for 146 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does Roger Saleapaga play for?

BYU (6–1, Big 12), where he plays tight end and wears No. 2.

Is Roger Saleapaga eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Roger Saleapaga was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Roger Saleapaga play in his last game?

Week 8 at UCF: 10 receiving yards, 2 catches. BYU lost 31–39.

Where did Roger Saleapaga go to high school?

Orem (Orem, UT). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 459 in the 2024 class, signed with Oregon.

Is Roger Saleapaga a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Oregon to BYU (2026).

What are Roger Saleapaga's stats this season?

120 receiving yards, 9 catches, 13.3 yards per catch, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Roger Saleapaga rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 297th of 675 in yards per catch, 524th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 562nd of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Roger Saleapaga play next?

BYU hosts Arizona State Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on Fox. The numbers' pick: BYU.

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