BREAKING: 4-Star Quarterback Ryder Lyons Tells BYU “I’m All In” During Explosive Visit — Nation’s No. 1 Dual-Threat Prospect Stuns Experts
The recruiting world has been rocked — and BYU fans are buzzing with excitement — after 4-star dual-threat quarterback Ryder Lyons told BYU coaches, “I’m all in,” during his official visit over the weekend. Considered the No. 1 dual-threat QB in the West and a top-10 national recruit for the 2026 class, Lyons’ declaration sent shockwaves through major Power Five programs that had been aggressively pursuing him.
What makes this more explosive is the setting. Lyons was expected to take official visits to Oregon and Oklahoma next, and many analysts believed he was leaning toward USC. But something about Provo — and Kalani Sitake’s family-first culture — turned the tide.
Sources within the BYU program say Lyons was “visibly moved” after attending a closed practice and meeting with several Cougar legends. The moment that sealed it? A one-on-one chalk talk with offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, where Lyons reportedly called the BYU system “a perfect fit” for his mobility and vision.
“He looked around and said, ‘This is where I want to win,’” one staff member shared.
Lyons, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound rocket-armed field general, accounted for 42 total touchdowns last season and has been praised for his poise, escapability, and high football IQ. If his verbal commitment sticks, BYU could land its most significant quarterback since Zach Wilson.
Recruiting experts are scrambling to update projections, and fans are already imagining Lyons in blue and white under the LaVell Edwards Stadium lights.
“This changes everything,” one national scout said. “BYU just entered the playoff conversation for the future.”
One thing’s for certain — Cougar Nation just found its future leader. And he’s ready to shock the world.
