Bott Mulitalo

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-5, 290 lbs. Taller than 74% and heavier than 36% of 2026 Interior Offensive Line prospects in the SEC Scouts database (207 with a listed size).

Play Style

His senior-year film looks like a converted defender. He sets quickly and patiently with a light, balanced kick-step, mirrors speed rushers well and recovers when beaten early because his feet stay alive. In the run game he is most effective on the move: reaching defenders, pulling and climbing to the second level to wall off linebackers. On straight drive blocks he sometimes pops up out of his stance and relies on his hands more than leverage. He plays with a defensive lineman's edge and finishes blocks. His own stated approach is to 'give 100% every play — and protect the quarterback with my life.' He is still inconsistent at timing his punch and resetting his hands against counter moves, which is typical for a first-year offensive lineman.

Strengths

• Pass-rusher background: he had 14.5 sacks and 27 TFL over 2023-24 (8.5 sacks in 6 games in 2023, then 45 tackles, 16 TFL and 6 sacks in 2024). He knows how edge rushers set up moves, which helps him anticipate counters and sets pass-protection instincts most young tackles need years to develop.
• Movement skills for his size: his quick first step and hip flexibility carry over into a smooth kick-slide and the range to reach and cut off defenders in outside-zone blocking. Biggins called him an athlete with 'a variety of pass rush moves' and said he could 'play for anyone in the country.'
• Early production on the offensive line: in his first full year there he was named OL MVP at the Under Armour Next camp in Utah, made first-team all-state (a two-time all-state pick overall) and won first-team reps at right tackle in BYU's final fall-camp practice.
• Strong hands: the grip and upper-body strength he built on defense help him lock onto and control defenders once he lands his punch.

Areas to Improve

• Technique repetitions: he has played only one full season on offense. His hand placement, keeping his pads low through drive blocks, combination blocks and picking up stunts and blitzes all need thousands more snaps. He can win now on athleticism, but Big 12 veterans will expose poor timing with his punch and a weak anchor against bull rushes.
• Adding weight and anchor strength: going from 275 to 310 lb in under two years means much of that mass still needs to be built into functional strength. Before he can start, he needs a lower center of gravity and a firmer anchor against 300+ lb interior rushers, especially if BYU eventually moves him to guard as Brooks projects.
• Settling on a position: 247 lists him as IOL while BYU and Deseret list him as OT. Moving between right tackle and guard helps the depth chart, but it could slow his technical growth until the staff picks one spot for him.

College Projection

He is on track to be a multi-year starter. As a true freshman in 2026 he is the backup right tackle behind senior Andrew Gentry on a veteran line (Gentry, Bruce Mitchell and Sonny Makasini are all seniors). That puts him in line for spot snaps and a possible redshirt year under the four-game rule. With several seniors leaving after 2026, he is a strong candidate to start at right tackle or guard in 2027. He could reach all-Big 12 level by 2028-29 if he adds strength to match his athleticism. BYU plays many Latter-day Saint recruits, but none of the sources mention a mission for him, so his timeline is not assumed to include one.

NFL Outlook

His NFL ceiling is real, but it depends on how much he develops. ESPN named him the 2026 offensive lineman with the most NFL upside, and 247's Gabe Brooks projects him as a Day 3 pick (rounds 4-7) with a long-term future at guard. His path to the draft looks like other converted defenders who became strong offensive linemen: the athletic tools are already there, and he needs to add strength and technique. If he reaches 315-320 lb, keeps his foot speed and puts together two or more years of starting tape, his range could move up to Day 2, most likely as a guard with the ability to play right tackle.

Best Fit

His best fit is a zone-heavy offense that asks linemen to move and block on the run: outside zone, pin-and-pull and screens. BYU's system under offensive line coach TJ Woods, with a veteran group around him so he can develop without being rushed, suits him well. In pass protection he fits a scheme that trusts tackles on an island against speed rushers and lets his defensive background show. A strength and conditioning staff that can build his anchor without costing him quickness is essential. Offenses that lean mostly on downhill gap and power runs would use his athleticism less and put more pressure on his still-developing leverage.