Bodie Schoonover

Bodie Schoonover
No. 48 – BYU Cougars
PositionDefensive lineman
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High schoolAmerican Fork (American Fork, Utah)
College
  • BYU (2022–present)
Stats at ESPN

Bodie Schoonover is an American football defensive end for the BYU Cougars.

Early life

Schoonover attended American Fork High School in American Fork, Utah. He committed to play for the BYU Cougars over UCLA.[1][2]

College career

During his first three seasons from 2022 to 2024, Schoonover totaled six tackles with half a tackle for a loss in 22 games played.[3][4] In week 9 of the 2025 season, he recorded two sacks in a win over Iowa State.[5] Schoonover finished the 2025 season with 38 tackles with six and a half for a loss, and three sacks in ten starts,[6] after which he announced that he would return to BYU for his senior season in 2026.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Gurney, Brandon. "Does Bodie Schoonover have the 'highest ceiling of any recruit' BYU signed in its 2020 class?". Deseret News. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  2. ↑ Gurney, Brandon. "Bodie to BYU: Bodie Schoonover signs with the Cougars after strongly considering UCLA". Deseret News. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Bodie Schoonover". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ Walker, Sean. "After playing behind NFL pass rusher, Bodie Schoonover ready for his moment". KSL News. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ Drew, Jay. "Fifth-year senior Bodie Schoonover ready to lead BYU's experienced defensive line". Deseret News. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  6. ↑ Zemek, Matt. "Bodie Schoonover needs to improve for BYU football to win Big 12". BYU Cougars Wire. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ Gurney, Brandon. "Stout and Ready: BYU's Bodie Schoonover thriving after finding a new position". Herald Dextra. Retrieved August 16, 2026.