but because of of a lack of P5 affiliation decided to not come. I don't blame those kids at all. When that much potential money is on the line you want to try to maximize your potential for getting to the NFL and you simply get more noticed and a P5 bump from scouts.
How many more kids who are on missions or are wrapping up their first year that are now looking at BYU with a hope that they can come home? It also helps that the Nacua boys who came before the Big12 are out there talking about how much they love being there.