BYU Cougars football: 2022 recruiting class (+live updates, video)

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Brigham Young Cougars coach Kalani Sitake celebrates a field goal in a game against the Utah State Aggies.
Brigham Younger Cougars coach Kalani Sitake celebrates a discipline objective in a sport in opposition to the Utah State Aggies in Logan on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.
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Right here is the listing of official letter of intent signings for the Cougars. Come again all through the day as extra are introduced.

Evan Johnson

DB — Stevenson (Monterey, California)

6-1, 175

A late add to BYU’s class, Johnson was provided a scholarship in late January after which formally signed on Nationwide Signing Day.

Zion Allen

DB — Manteca (Stockton, California)

6-1, 150

A late add to BYU’s class, Allen was provided a scholarship on Jan. 29 after which formally signed on Nationwide Signing Day.

Korbyn Inexperienced

DB — Owasso (Tulsa, Oklahoma)

6-0, 175

Inexperienced was a late add to this recruiting class for BYU, as he introduced his dedication to this system the day earlier than Signing Day.

Nate Gillis

DB — Steele Canyon (San Diego, California)

6-1, 174

Gillis got here into the image for BYU late within the recruiting course of, as he visited the campus and was provided a scholarship the weekend earlier than Signing Day and dedicated the day earlier than.

Lisala Tai

OL — Snow Faculty (Ephraim)

6-7, 336

Touchdown Tai on Signing Day was a really large get for the Cougars each actually and figuratively.

Tai had signed with BYU all the best way again as a part of the 2016 recruiting class, however then after serving a church mission, he went to Snow Faculty, the place he turned a extremely sought-after prospect across the nation.

Zoom Esplin

DE — La Costa Canyon (Encinitas, California)

6-8, 250

Esplin is the definition of an under-the-radar prospect, as neither 247 Sports activities nor Rivals have info on him.

That mentioned, certainly the Cougars are playing that together with his sheer measurement, he can flip right into a productive participant.

December early signees

Micah Wilson

ILB — Nook Canyon (Draper)

6-2, 195

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

Ranked the No. Twenty third-best prospect in Utah, Wilson has picked up the place his brothers Zach and Josh Wilson left off. As a junior final season, Wilson racked up 133 tackles and a half sack for the 6A state champion Chargers. Wilson’s tackles have been the second-most recorded by any Nook Canyon participant, behind solely Harrison Taggart.

As a senior, Wilson was much less prolific for the 6A runner-ups, recording 47 tackles, a sack, an interception and a defensive landing.

Talin Togiai

DL — Rigby (Rigby, Idaho)

6-6, 290

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

Ranked the 4th-best prospect in Idaho and 194th-best defensive lineman within the nation, Togiai selected the Cougars over affords from Nebraska and Utah.

Per 247 Sports activities, Togiai is being recruited to play offensive line — he has performed each on sides of the ball in highschool — regardless of taking part in totally on protection for Rigby. Togiai was the fourth lineman to decide to BYU for the 2022 class.

Jarinn Kalama

ATH — Wasatch (Heber Metropolis)

6-3, 200

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

Thought-about the 14th-best total recruit within the state of Utah and the 81st-best athlete within the nation, Kalama has performed each vast receiver and security for Wasatch. In his two years in Heber Metropolis, Kalama was one of many Wasps’ most necessary and explosive offensive playmakers and as a senior he tallied 62 receptions for 779 yards and 9 touchdowns. On protection, the place he is perhaps even higher, Kalama racked up 42 tackles and two sacks.

Maika Kaufusi

S — Alta (Sandy)

6-3, 170

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

The youthful brother of two Cougar defenders, Jackson and Isaiah (who simply completed his BYU profession), Maika has been a key participant for the Alta Hawks since he stepped foot on campus. As a junior final season — regardless of struggling a damaged collarbone that compelled him to overlook the vast majority of the season — Kaufusi totaled seven receptions for 135 yards and a landing whereas taking part in vast receiver and added eight tackles as a security. As a senior, he had 25 receptions for 622 yards and 10 touchdowns, whereas additionally racking up 29 tackles and a sack.

Liutai Kinikini

ATH — West (Salt Lake Metropolis)

6-3, 195

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

Rated the Forty seventh-best participant within the state of Utah, Kinikini selected the Cougars over a proposal from Weber State. As a junior final season, Kinikini performed on each side of the ball. On offense, he had one reception for 39 yards and a landing and likewise recorded one carry for 10 yards. Defensively, Kinikini tallied three tackles, two in opposition to Woods Cross and one other in opposition to American Fork.

This season, Kinikini performed totally on protection and recorded 27 tackles, one among 11 Panthers to interrupt the 20-tackle barrier.

Vae Soifua

OL — Orem (Orem)

6-4, 285

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

The Twenty sixth-best participant in Utah, per 247 Sports activities Composite ranking, and the 84th-best offensive line prospect within the nation, Soifua selected the Cougars over affords from Hawaii, Louisiana Tech, North Texas and Florida Atlantic, amongst others.

Soifua was an integral a part of the Tigers’ 8-2 marketing campaign that led to a 5A state championship in 2020 and as a senior, he had seven tackles and two sacks.

Cannon DeVries

ATH — Weber (Nice View)

6-0, 160

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

The Twenty ninth-highest rated prospect in Utah — he's rated the 124th-best athlete within the nation — DeVries selected the Cougars over affords from Colorado and Weber State (he has additionally obtained curiosity from UCLA and Nevada).

DeVries was a do the whole lot type of participant for the Warriors.

As a junior, he hauled in 25 passes for 538 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 59.8 yards per sport, whereas speeding for a further 162 yards and a landing. Defensively, DeVries proved a ballhawk. recording 32 tackles and 7 interceptions.

As a senior, DeVries was even higher. He led the Warriors in receiving, with 66 catches for 947 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 14.35 yards per reception. He additionally rushed for 408 yards and 6 touchdowns, averaging 9.95 yards a carry. He additionally tallied the second-highest deal with complete on the group — 85 — and added 5 interceptions.

Marcus McKenzie

ATH — Pine View (St. George)

6-0, 170

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★★ — Rivals

Rated the Eleventh-best prospect in Utah and the 59th-best athlete within the nation, McKenzie was initially dedicated to Virginia, however decommited after Bronco Mendenhall resigned as this system’s head coach.

McKenzie holds affords from Cal, Air Drive, Pittsburgh and Arizona, in addition to Princeton.

Taking part in each side of the ball, however identified extra for his protection at cornerback, McKenzie was one among Pine View’s key gamers. As a senior, he racked up 16 tackles and an interception on protection, whereas chipping in 253 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns on offense.

For his profession, McKenzie tallied 84 tackles and two interceptions, to go together with 298 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.

Aisea Moa

DE — Weber (Ogden)

6-3, 220

★★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★★★ — Rivals

Among the best recruits within the state of Utah — Moa is at present rated No. 4 behind solely Devin Brown (USC commit), Lander Barton (Utah commit) and Carsen Ryan (UCLA commit) — Moa initially dedicated to Utah over affords from BYU and Utah State, to not point out a bunch of Energy 5 faculties.

He introduced on Sept. 29, nonetheless, that he was reopening in recruitment and dedicated to BYU within the wake of the Cougars’ loss to Boise State on Oct. 9.

Rated the Fortieth-best defensive finish within the nation, Moa contributed on each side of the ball for Weber as a junior. On offense, he recorded seven receptions for 84 yards and a landing. On protection, he contributed 17 tackles and a team-high three sacks.

As a senior, Moa racked up 73 tackles, 10 sacks, two interceptions and scored a defensive landing.

Cody Hagen

WR — Nook Canyon (Draper)

6-1, 175

★★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★★ — Rivals

One of many premier playmakers on the top-ranked highschool group in Utah, Hagen selected the Cougars over affords from greater than 20 groups, together with Energy 5 faculties like Utah, Oregon, Michigan, USC and Stanford, to say nothing of Ivy League faculties like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown and Dartmouth.

At present BYU’s prime rated commit, Hagen hauled in 89 catches for 1,804 yards and 23 touchdowns this season. In his prep profession, Hagen has recorded 201 receptions for 3,926 yards and 51 touchdowns.

Rated the fourth-best total prospect in Utah and the Forty eighth-best vast receiver within the nation, Hagen dedicated to BYU on Sept. 30.

Trevin Ostler

ATH — Bountiful (Bountiful)

6-5, 240

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

Ostler selected the Cougars over a proposal from UNLV and reported curiosity from Oregon State. He was provided on June 1 and dedicated on July 21.

As a junior final season, Ostler recorded eight tackles for the Redhawks, who went 7-5 total and superior to the second spherical of the 5A state match. This season, Ostler was even higher, tallying 23 tackles and a sack.

Ostler was the ninth participant from the state of Utah to decide to BYU as a part of the 2022 class.

Cooper Ross

TE — Heritage Academy (Mesa, Arizona)

6-5, 245

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

The seventh participant to decide to BYU for 2022, Ross was provided by the Cougars on June 15 and dedicated on the identical day.

Rated the One hundred and tenth-best tight finish within the nation and Thirty fifth-best total recruit out of Arizona, Ross was really provided a scholarship by BYU defensive coaches, particularly defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki, elevating the potential for a place change as soon as he arrives in Provo. Along with taking part in tight finish, Ross additionally performed defensive finish.

Dominique McKenzie

WR — Pine View (St. George)

6-0, 170

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★★ — Rivals

Initially dedicated to Virginia, McKenzie decommited after the resignation of Cavaliers’ head coach Bronco Mendenhall. Along with BYU and Virginia, McKenzie had affords from Oregon, Pittsburgh, Duke, Arizona and San Diego State, amongst others.

Rated the Tenth-best prospect in Utah and 79th-best vast receiver prospect within the nation, McKenzie was a distinction maker for Pine View.

As a senior this previous season, he led the Panthers with 34 receptions for 814 yards and 7 touchdowns, averaging 23.94 yards per catch. In his profession, McKenzie had 3,208 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns.

Kaden Chidester

TE — Richfield (Richfield)

6-8, 240

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

Supplied by BYU on June 16, Chidester dedicated to this system the next day. Chidester has been a standout basketball participant for the Wildcats, however after speaking to BYU defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki and offensive line coach Darrell Funk, he elected to pursue a future in soccer, with all indications being that he may play within the trenches on both line or at tight finish.

Kingsley Suamataia

OL — Orem (Orem)

6-5, 317

★★★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★★★★ — Rivals

The highest rated recruit in Utah and the sixth highest rated offensive lineman within the nation within the class of 2020, Suamataia signed with the Oregon Geese and performed in a single sport this season, Week 3 in opposition to Stony Brook. He was a four-year starter and four-time Utah 5A state champion and entered the switch portal in late October earlier than committing to the Cougars on Nov. 5.

Brooks Jones

ATH — American Management Academy (Queen Creek, Arizona)

6-6, 200

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

A dual-sport athlete — he additionally performs basketball — Jones was provided by BYU on Could 17 and dedicated just below a month later, on June 16. Rated the Thirty fourth-best recruit in Arizona by 247 Sports activities — he's additionally rated the 199th-best athlete within the nation — Jones’ solely provide, to this point, is courtesy of the Cougars.

Jones’ HUDL lists him as a defensive finish, tight finish and vast receiver.

At American Management Academy, Jones performs for former BYU quarterback Max Corridor (offensive coordinator) and Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer (head coach).

Peter Falaniko

OL — Pine View (St. George)

6-3, 305

★★★ – 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

Rated the Twenty fifth-best prospect in Utah and the 82nd-best inside offensive lineman within the nation, Falaniko selected the Cougars over affords from Colorado State, Fresno State and Hawaii, amongst others. BYU provided him on June 16 and he dedicated July 5. As a junior, Falaniko helped Pine View to a 12-2 document and a berth within the 4A state championship sport, the place the Panthers fell to Sky View 39-33. This season, Pine View completed 7-5 and misplaced to Dixie within the 4A semifinals.

Parker Kingston

ATH — Roy (Roy)

5-11, 175

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★ — Rivals

Rated the Fortieth-best prospect in Utah and the 158th-best athlete within the nation, Kingston selected BYU over a proposal from Air Drive. Kingston was initially dedicated to the Falcons, however decommitted on Sept. 6, the identical day he introduced he’d chosen the Cougars.

Kingston has performed vast receiver, working again, defensive again and quarterback for the Royals and as a senior he accomplished 77 of 131 go makes an attempt for 946 yards and 10 touchdowns, whereas additionally speeding for a team-high 1,129 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Noah Moeaki

OLB — American Fork (American Fork)

6-3, 205

★★★ — 247 Sports activities

★★★ — Rivals

A longtime Cougar commit — Moeaki pledged to BYU in April of 2019 — Moeaki selected BYU over Utah, Utah State, Air Drive and San Diego State. Rated the eighth-best recruit within the state of Utah and the Forty ninth-best exterior linebacker within the nation, Moeaki was a key contributor on the American Fork protection as a junior final season.

He completed the 12 months with 36 tackles, sixth-most by any Caveman, and added a sack and an interception, as American Fork superior to the quarterfinals of the 6A state match.

As a senior, Moeaki was an impression participant on each side of the ball. On offense, he had 28 receptions for 422 yards six touchdowns. On protection, he recorded 44 tackles, a sack and an interception.

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