#47Bear Bachmeier
The first true freshman to start a season opener at QB for BYU, Bachmeier threw for 3,033 yards and rushed for 527 yards with a BYU-record 11 rushing TDs in 2025. Named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, leading the Cougars as the returning starting signal-caller in 2026.
Team
BYU Cougars
Height / Weight
6'2" • 225 lbs
Hometown
Murrieta, CA
Years Active
2025-present
NIL Deals, Valuation & Contract Intelligence
Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) breakdown, collective backing, and market profile for Bear Bachmeier.
Official BYU Collectives & Partners
Notable Endorsement Programs
- Custom CougarCorner NIL Ambassador Program
- BYU Fanatics Apparel & Jersey Licensing
- Regional Automotive & Utah Business Partnerships
Recruitment Backstory & Path to BYU
A consensus 4-star recruit from Murrieta Valley High School (Murrieta, CA). Threw for 2,613 yards and 21 touchdowns while rushing for 644 yards as a high school senior. Part of a famed football family: brother Hank Bachmeier was a multi-year starting FBS QB (Boise State/Louisiana Tech/Wake Forest) and brother Tiger Bachmeier is a standout wide receiver at Stanford. Committed to BYU and enrolled early to claim the starting QB role as a true freshman.
Career Highlights & Accolades
2025 Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year
First true freshman to start a season opener at QB in BYU history
Passed for 3,033 yards and 22 TDs in 2025
Set BYU single-season QB rushing record with 11 rushing touchdowns in 2025
Led BYU to a Top 25 national ranking and bowl victory in 2025
CougarCorner Discussions
5 ThreadsBear Bachmeier named AP Player of the Week
Bear Bachmeier - Big 12 offensive player of the week
BYU's Bachmeier and Akana earn Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week awards
MIC'D UP with Quarterback Bear Bachmeier | FALL CAMP | BYU FOOTBALL
Bear Bachmeier turns down massive NIL deal to return to BYU