Kaden Chidester
Sophomore offensive lineman on BYU's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′8″ · 325 lb · Richfield, UT
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 2124 nationally · Signed with BYU
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on BYU's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to BYU in 2022.
Kaden Chidester
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2022
- Signed with BYU3-star out of Richfield
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kalani Sitake
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for BYU -- now projected as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
BYU has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Brady Christensen was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
BYU
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · BYU
Returning around him
- 78% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 2 BYU players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -5 net (9 in / 14 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
BYU · Last season: 12-2 (AP #12) · Talent rank #59 · 2026 recruiting class #21