5-star QB Ryder Lyons commits to BYU over Oregon

Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons committed to BYU on Tuesday, choosing the Cougars over his other finalist, Oregon.
The 247Sports composite ranks him as the No. 5 quarterback in the 2026 class and No. 19 overall in the nation.
For Oregon, landing a 5-star prospect isn't unusual, but it is for the Cougars. Per 247Sports, he is the highest-ranked commitment for BYU since offensive lineman Ofa Mohetau pledged in 2003 and also the third-highest recruit of the rankings era.
He made official visits to both BYU and Oregon this month.
Lyons, who plays at Folsom High School in Northern California, made his announcement Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show."
"To be honest, I'm just so blessed," he told McAfee. "I'm so blessed, but I'm just appreciative. It's been incredible. It's been a long journey. I got my first scholarship in eighth grade, so we've been at this for a while."
That offer came from BYU, he told McAfee.
BYU will not have him available until the 2027 season, however. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lyons plans to take a one-year Mormon mission after graduation next spring.
In his junior season, Lyons tallied 3,011 yards, 46 touchdowns and six interceptions. He gained 585 on 118 carries and scored 14 more touchdowns.
He was the top uncommitted quarterback in the 2026 class.
--Field Level Media


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