SURPRISE VISITOR: 5-Star QB Ryder Lyons Spotted in Provo — BYU Pulls Off Massive Recruiting Coup That Has Fans Dreaming Big
The recruiting world stood still this weekend when Ryder Lyons, the nation’s No. 2 overall quarterback in the 2026 class, was spotted stepping off a private jet in Provo, Utah.
Yes, that Ryder Lyons.
Long presumed to be leaning toward SEC powerhouses like Georgia and LSU, Lyons’ surprise official visit to BYU sent shockwaves across the college football landscape. Fans rushed to message boards. Coaches around the country hit the panic button. And in Provo? The air suddenly felt electric.
The 6-foot-4 gunslinger from Texas is everything a program dreams of—arm strength, poise, leadership, and elite mobility. But what’s even more intriguing is why Lyons chose to visit BYU now.
Insiders say BYU’s coaching staff, led by Kalani Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, have been quietly building a connection with Lyons and his family over the past year. The pitch? A chance to become the face of a rising Big 12 power, not just another name in a crowded quarterback room.
One source close to the Lyons camp described the visit as “intense, focused, and meaningful.” And by the end of the day, whispers started surfacing that Ryder called BYU’s campus environment “different… in a good way.”
Could BYU actually land him?
It’s still early, but this visit wasn’t just symbolic. It was strategic. And it’s clear BYU believes they’re right in the thick of it.
For a program that’s been craving a superstar under center since Zach Wilson lit up draft boards, Ryder Lyons might just be the answer.
And if he commits? Forget sleeper talk — BYU could be on a collision course with national relevance all over again.
