Zak Yamauchi
Zak Yamauchi is a three-star recruit from Las Vegas, NV, out of Bishop Gorman (No. 634 in the 2023 class) who has not played in BYU's 8 games this season.
Where Yamauchi comes from
- Las Vegas, NV
- Bishop Gorman
- About 350 miles from LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Three-star, No. 634 in the 2023 class; signed with Stanford.
Where Yamauchi fits
BYU lists 24 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 59th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
BYU is 7-1, No. 7 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Utah, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Bishop Gorman
Also from Las Vegas, NV
Arrived at BYU from Stanford.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for BYU -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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The unit he anchors ranks 59th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
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.
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 BYU SitakeYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalStanford to BYU
- 2025 Stanford ReichYear 1 · Games –
- High school Bishop GormanLas Vegas, NV · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 634 in the 2023 class. Signed with Stanford.Also from Bishop Gorman: Zion Branch (Georgia), Douglas Utu (Oregon), Seuseu Alofaituli (Miami) and 33 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Stanford to BYU, Jan 12, 2026.
2023
- Signed with StanfordThree-star, out of Bishop Gorman
2026
- Transferred to BYUfrom Stanford
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Frank Reich and Kalani Sitake.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to BYU