5-Star QB Ryder Lyons Headlines Massive Official Visit Weekend for BYU…
PROVO, UT — The football world has its eyes firmly on Provo this weekend as five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons—the nation’s top uncommitted QB—takes center stage during a pivotal official visit to BYU . Rated as high as No. 13 overall and No. 4 among QBs in the 2026 class, Lyons adds national spotlight to one of the most critical recruiting weekends in Cougar history .
Why it matters:
Elite talent on campus: Lyons boasts a stellar résumé—over 3,000 passing yards and 46 TDs in his junior year at Folsom High, plus 14 rushing scores .
Two-horse race: He’s reportedly down to sharp choices: BYU vs. Oregon, with an announcement expected Tuesday, June 24 .
Cultural fit: A devout Latter-day Saint who will serve a mission before playing, Lyons’s values align closely with BYU’s program and campus community .
The visit schedule includes more than Lyons. A host of other top prospects—including four-star tight end Brock Harris, offensive lineman Jax Tanner, and edge rusher Prince Williams—are on campus . This presents BYU with a chance to ride Lyons’s momentum and lock down a wave of talent.
Inside BYU circles, the sentiment is clear: landing a QB of Lyons’s caliber could trigger a ripple effect, drawing other high-profile recruits to Provo . If he chooses the Cougars, he’ll become BYU’s first five-star QB signee since 2002.
The bottom line: This weekend isn’t just another visit—it’s the moment that could redefine BYU’s future. With national attention, a clear cultural connection, and a stacked supporting cast, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Check back Tuesday, June 24—BYU’s entire trajectory may hinge on this decision.
