Cowboy Football in Fourth Week of Spring Drills
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Spring game set for April 25
LARAMIE, Wyo. (APRIL 14, 2026) – The Wyoming Cowboys entered the fourth week of spring drills on Tuesday inside the Indoor Practice Facility. It marked the 10th practice of the spring with the Pokes as UW will prepare for the annual Spring Game on April 25.
What Head Coach Jay Sawvel Said
"I thought the intent was good today coming off a scrimmage. I thought we had a really good practice overall and there was a lot of guys that showed up and made plays offensively which was a good thing and I think defensively we got a lot of really good work in the secondary. We need to and are looking forward to playing in front of people during the spring game.”
The Safety and Nickel Group is Strong
The Cowboys return two of the top defensive backs in the Mountain West this season in nickel Desman Hearns and safety Jones Thomas. The Pokes also welcome back some talented players at the position and brought in some new talent in the transfer portal.
Hearns recorded 35 total tackles a season ago along with two interceptions and five pass breakups, which both tied for the team lead. He also forced two fumbles on the season. Thomas is Wyoming’s leading returning tackler with 57 a season ago. He also tied for the team lead with two interceptions along with four pass breakups.
Brooklyn Cheek started one game for the Pokes and has been impressive in spring drills, as he recorded eight tackles last season. Jaden DaCosta also has experience Other returners include Kaiden Kimble-Turner and Elvin Ampofo along with Lafai Purcell and Drew Jackson.
Newcomers include Jett Vincent, who comes to UW from Colorado State along with Travis Franklin, Jr. a talented player from Jacksonville State, who is also playing at the nickel position. Da’Marion Brownlee played at Missouri Southern and brings depth to the room.
Season Tickets
Renewals for your 2026 football season tickets are now available. You may renew online by visiting www.gowyo.com/tickets and logging into your account or by visiting this link.