Back in December, BYU signed its best recruiting class of the start ratings era, and that group is already leaving fingerprints on the season in Provo. Only half of those players enrolled right away, but the early returns have been strong: true freshman Legend Glasker leads the Cougars in receiving, true freshman Bott Mulitalo is BYU’s highest-graded player, and the Cougars have gotten quality production from a pair of freshman running backs too.
With the bye week here, it makes sense to look ahead at the next wave - especially the 2027 class and the prospects who could arrive ready to contribute. One note before getting into the names: stats for Lakepa Satuala and Demichael Burks have not been published, so they are not included.
The biggest uncommitted name on the list is Filisi Filipe, and he has been piling up numbers at Herriman High School. In six games, the senior has rushed for 1,122 yards, which works out to 187 per game, and he sits second in Utah in rushing yards.
He’s the kind of player defenses have to circle on the scouting report every week, and he keeps producing anyway. Since BYU offered him last month, Washington State has also jumped in with a competing offer.
On the defensive side, Uhila Wolfgramm has backed up the hype as the highest-rated defensive end in Utah. He has 10.5 sacks in six games, good for second in the state, along with 15.5 tackles for loss. The physical edge he brings at the high school level jumps off the page, and he looks like a player who could step into BYU and make noise quickly.
BYU also has a trio of commits who are already showing up near the top of the national sack charts on MaxPreps: Wolfgramm with 10.5, Jeremiah Williams with 7, and Jag Ioane with 7. Wolfgramm stands out as the prize in that group, with a 6030, 250 frame, a 4.31 shuttle in March and a rugby background to go with 100-meter speed.
Blake Wong got his senior season rolling fast. In the opener, the four-star receiver caught 5 passes for 138 yards and 3 touchdowns, including three scoring grabs of 20 yards or more.
He has only posted stats in two games so far, though, which suggests he may be dealing with an injury. When he’s healthy, the ceiling is obvious, and BYU could have a receiver ready to help the rotation early.
Jeremiah Williams has been just as disruptive as advertised. The big defensive tackle commit has 10 tackles for loss and 7 sacks in four games, and his athleticism at that size is a major part of the appeal. He has the kind of ability that could get him on the field quickly once he gets to campus.
Ryan Wooten Jr. has flown a little under the radar because he preps in New Jersey, but he has still made his presence felt. In the games where stats have been recorded, he has picked off two passes.
Kyle Nabrotzky has put together a senior season that looks built for the next level. The offensive tackle commit didn’t even move to the line until before his junior year, and now he looks more polished and refined as a senior. BYU appears to have landed a strong one there.
Kamoni Adams is putting together a standout season in Georgia as well. The BYU cornerback commit has multiple interceptions and has also shown off as a return man, with multiple return touchdowns to his name.
Moa Havili has produced one of the more entertaining highlights of the high school season with a touchdown run that showed off more than just power. The BYU defensive tackle commit can also run, stiff-arm, and finish the play in style, even though Granger High School’s defensive line stats haven’t been updated yet.
Peyton Higginson has been productive on both sides of the ball for Salem Hills High School. The BYU commit has four interceptions, tied for second in the state, and he has also made an impact as a receiver.
Ezra Sanelivi has been quieter statistically than some of the others, but the BYU running back still has 291 yards on 54 carries and 8 touchdowns. The flashes are there, and so is the reason he was such a coveted recruit.
Jag Ioane has been one of the most productive defenders on the list. The Orem standout has 7 sacks in four games, including 5 in a single game against Springville. He also had a strip sack against Mater Dei that was returned for a touchdown.
Jaxson Rex has been a surprise in the best way. He has shown more physicality than expected, with 8-10 clips on film this season where he came downhill and delivered a shot to the ball carrier.
The comparison that comes to mind is current BYU nickel Cannon DeVries. Rex has also contributed at receiver, where he has 21 catches for 226 yards.
At linebacker, Owen Leishman has actually spent more time at tight end this season. He has 22 receptions for 456 yards, giving BYU another commit who is showing value on offense while listed on the defensive side.
Tytan Dejong is doing something similar for Mountain Ridge High School. The linebacker commit has played both ways and has 39 catches for 463 yards.
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