๐จ BYU Wraps Up Most Important Recruiting Weekend of the Modern Era โ 16 Elite Prospects Visit Provo, 10 Poised to Commit
By Mason Leavitt | Mountain West Recruiting Insider | June 23, 2025
PROVO, UT โ In a bold, meticulously orchestrated weekend that insiders are calling the โrecruiting crescendoโ of BYUโs modern football era, the Cougars welcomed 16 elite prospects to campusโten of whom are reportedly on the verge of committing, sending shockwaves through the national recruiting landscape.
From Friday to Sunday, BYUโs LaVell Edwards Stadium and the state-of-the-art Student Athlete Building were the backdrop for a transformational three days. Head coach Kalani Sitake, entering his 10th season at the helm, and newly appointed recruiting director Chaz Ah You pulled out all the stops to showcase a program on the rise in the Big 12.
> โThis wasnโt just about footballโit was about vision, culture, and family,โ Sitake said in a statement late Sunday. โWeโre building something eternal here in Provo.โ
A Class for the Ages?
Among the 16 visitors were seven 4-star recruits and two national top-100 players, including:
Kaimana Tuinei, a 6โ5โ edge rusher from Hawaii with offers from Oregon, USC, and Alabama.
Brady Carson, a dual-threat QB from Mesquite, Texas, ranked No. 6 among 2025 quarterbacks.
Tremaine Ward, a 4-star cornerback from Georgia who reportedly โfell in love with the cultureโ during his visit.Sources close to the program confirmed that ten of the visitors gave verbal indications of committing, with some expected to make announcements as early as this week. Carson, whose weekend itinerary included film study with offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and one-on-one time with QB legend Zach Wilson, is rumored to be BYUโs top quarterback target in years.
> โI didnโt know what to expect, but Provo blew me away,โ Carson told reporters. โIt felt different hereโauthentic, focused, and driven. I could see myself winning championships in this system.โ
More Than Just Facilities
Beyond the football pitch, BYU emphasized its holistic approachโfaith, academics, and development. Recruits toured the College of Life Sciences, met with leadership from the Marriott School of Business, and even attended a fireside with current players and alumni, underscoring BYUโs unique blend of spiritual and athletic development.
> โItโs not just about getting to the leagueโitโs about who you become getting there,โ Ah You told the group.
The visit culminated Saturday night with a private dinner atop Y Mountain, overlooking the lights of Provo, followed by a commitment ceremony simulationโwhere players placed symbolic helmets at the foot of the Cougar statue.
Big 12, Bigger Ambitions
Now fully acclimated to the Big 12, BYU is emerging as a serious player in the western recruiting corridor. This weekendโs success may mark a turning pointโfrom a program once reliant on overlooked gems to one now commanding attention from elite national talent.
> โIf even half of these commits land, this will be BYUโs highest-rated class in history,โ said 247Sports analyst Jake Rathbun.
For now, Cougar Nation waits, but one thing is clear: BYU just changed its recruiting ceilingโand maybe its football futureโforever.
