BYU Adds 4-Star Lineman Alai Kalaniuvalu to 2025 Recruiting Class

The 2025 and 2026 college football recruiting landscape is marked by notable shifts and commitments involving several high-profile prospects. LaGary Mitchell, a 6'3", 208-pound linebacker rated as Idaho's No. 3 player and a three-star recruit, is visiting Utah after previously committing to Boise State, with Utah aiming to flip the legacy player. BYU has bolstered its 2025 signing class with four-star offensive lineman Alai Kalaniuvalu, who initially committed to Oregon, signed with them, and then officially signed with BYU after returning from his mission service; he's considered a top-10 interior lineman nationally for 2025. Meanwhile, Oregon faces a setback as five-star EDGE Richard Wesley, a top-25 overall 2026 prospect and No. 4 EDGE nationally, decommitted after just 17 days and will take official visits to Oregon, Texas, Ohio State, and Texas A&M. BYU’s recruiting class also includes other four-star additions and transfer players strengthening their roster. These recruitment developments highlight intense competition among top programs in the western and midwestern United States to secure elite talent for upcoming seasons.