Boise State bolsters defensive line with trio of transfers, JUCO safety also commits

Amidst the Boise State’s men’s basketball four-game win streak, some football news may have been missed over the weekend. That’s OK – we’ve got you covered.

The Broncos received three commitments on the defensive line via the transfer portal, two of which came from Power 5 programs. Linked at the bottom of this story is our Bronco Nation News transfer portal tracker, which will continue to be updated as new announcements are made.

The three additions are…

Kivon Wright – EDGE transfer from Boston College (Manvel, TX)

According to 247Sports, the 6-foot-4 220-pound EDGE rusher was offered by Boise State in May of 2021 before ultimately choosing Boston College. Nearly a year and a half later the Broncos were able to get their guy – and with four years of eligibility remaining. Something notable about this pickup within the Mountain West is that Wright had Boise State and Fresno State listed as his top two schools remaining before announcing his commitment to the Broncos on social media Jan. 11.

my momma would never lie, bleed blue💙! #committed pic.twitter.com/RpJPe7cLy0

— Cheese ✞ (@iam_kdw) January 11, 2023

Tyler Wegis – EDGE transfer from Utah (San Juan Capristrano, Calif.)

Wegis was a highly-touted recruit out of high school, tallying 92 total tackles and 10.5 sacks as a senior for San Juan Hills High School. The former three-star recruit did not see action in 2020 and 2021 but according to the Utah Athletics statistics page Wegis did register a tackle for the Utes in 2022 against the University of Arizona. The 6-foot-6 240-pound EDGE rusher will enter Boise State as a redshirt sophomore.

Blessed to announce my commitment to Boise State University!!! #BleedBlue @showtime_jaye @Coach_SD @JasonCvercko @BroncoSportsFB pic.twitter.com/gHTrUiv31t

— Tyler Wegis (@TWegis) January 11, 2023

Sheldon Newton – Defensive Line transfer from Northern Arizona (San Jacinto, Calif.)

Newton brings FCS experience to the defensive line, appearing in games throughout three seasons with Northern Arizona and registering five sacks along the way for the Lumberjacks. Newton was also offered by Texas State and New Mexico State during his time in the portal and will leave Flagstaff with 65 career tackles including two forced fumbles. The 6-foot-4 316-pound defensive lineman also recorded 10 sacks in his senior season of high school at San Jacinto.

Committed 🔵🟠⏳#BleedBlue #GoBroncos pic.twitter.com/XP6N1bUy2S

— Sheldon Newton (@SheldonNewton7) January 11, 2023

Extra addition in Boise State’s secondary:

Milo Lopez – Safety from Cerritos College (Norwalk, Calif.)

According to the Cerritos College football website Lopez appeared in 11 games while recording 33 tackles and two interceptions. The 6-foot-3 200-pound JUCO product was also offered by Old Dominion and Troy according to 247Sports. Lopez was also awarded the Del Rio League Defensive Player of the Year award his senior year of high school.