Wednesday marked the beginning of the early signing period for college football, a crucial time as programs finalize their recruiting classes. The signing window runs from December 3rd to December 5th, and all of BYU’s commitments signed their letters of intent on the opening day, with the exception of highly sought-after quarterback Ryder Lyons. Although Lyons chose not to sign on Wednesday morning, he still has time in the early signing period to finalize his decision.
During a press conference, BYU’s offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick was asked about the possibility of more players signing in the coming days. While he could not comment on individual prospects, Roderick expressed optimism, stating he anticipates “a few more players to sign” in the 2026 recruiting class. He assured fans that there are several candidates who have yet to put pen to paper.
The attention now turns to Ryder Lyons, who has been a commitment to BYU since June, and his potential decision could significantly impact the team’s recruiting class. Roderick hinted at the idea that some recruits might flip from other programs, and two noteworthy prospects the Cougars are pursuing are four-star twins Jaron and Kennan Pula, currently committed to Utah but yet to sign with the Utes as of Wednesday morning. Their situation opens the possibility for BYU to attract these talented local players.
BYU has already established itself with an impressive recruiting class, currently ranked 20th nationally and second in the Big 12, trailing only Texas Tech. If this ranking holds, it would mark the highest placement for BYU in recruiting history. The Red Raiders rank 19th in the nation, making them the only two Big 12 programs in the top 30, while West Virginia follows at 31st.
Additionally, a new deal signed by head coach Kalani Sitake this week allocates more resources for name, image, and likeness (NIL) efforts, underscoring BYU’s commitment to maintaining its position at the forefront of Big 12 recruiting in the future. The Cougars’ proactive approach and successful recruiting could herald a bright chapter for the program as they continue to attract top talent.