I am getting more excited about the class of 2023 even though we are 9 months away from the early signing period. BYU has a chance to get its top class ever. Will it happen? Only time will tell. Here are some guys to keep a close eye on.
Committed: Our class currently ranks 24th based on the 4 recruits that we have committed (obviously way too early to worry about rankings, but I found that interesting)
Emmanuel Waller: (high 3 star...or 4 star on Rivals) I have said since day 1 that I really like his tape. He has a chance to grow and get even better imo.
Pokaiaua Haunga: (mid 3 star that is being underranked because he committed so early) This guy is a stud WR/ATH who could easily be a 4 star guy
Stanley Raass: (low 3 star but had early offers from Oregon St and Washington St) Stanley is a big boy listed at 6'1" 290 that should be able to plug holes.
Hezekiah Anahu-Ambrosio: (low 3 star) ATH with some quick twitch in him
Potential Commitments:
Cormani McClain: (5 star CB) I hesitate to put him on here as I don't think he is coming to Provo
Jaden Rashada: (5 star QB) The 5th rated QB in the country is still a bit of a long shot to come to BYU, but his brother is coming so who knows.
Tausili Akana: (high 4 star DE) Recruiting buzz is that he is likely heading out of state, but would be a huge get for the BYU defense
Walker Lyons: (high 4 star TE) Lyons has been crystal balled to BYU by Jeff Hansen. It is only a 3, but BYU appears to have the inside shot
Spencer Fano: (mid 4 star OL) Fano certainly isn't tipping his hand early that BYU is in front despite his highly rated brother attending the school. The type of kid we would love to get as he has NFL potential.
Siale Esera: (4 star LB) Esera is another Crystal Balled with a score of 3 by Jeff Hansen. He plays at Timpview and would be a great get!
Liona Lefau: (4 star LB) Lefau is a 4 star LB out of Hawaii that has a top list of BYU, Oregon, Texas, Utah and USC
Hunter Clegg: (4 star DE) Clegg has been Crystal Balled to Utah which would be a bit of a coup for Utah to get the American Fork star
Jackson Bowers: (4 star TE) This 4 star TE out of Arizona has been Crystal Balled to the Cougars. Another great TE athlete at 6'5" 225.
Isaiah Kema (4 star OL) We are listed here, although I don't know much about him nor his interest in BYU
Smith Snowden (4 star CB) Snowden is a bit of an enigma. Has been Crystal Balled to BYU and Utah. Happy to see his dad participating in the Alumni game. He is extremely fast.
Elijah Page: (3 star OL) I don't know much about Page other than he is out of Arizona and is pretty highly ranked.
Javance Tupouata-Johnson (3 star QB) Has been a high priority target for BYU.
Ethan Thomason (3 star OL) Thomason has been Crystal Balled by two different people to BYU. He is a massive 6'8" 315 lbs.
Chris Snyder Jr (3 star ATH) Could be a future BYU RB
Caleb Lomu (3 star OL) Another big prospect who actually has an 89 score from 247 out of Gilbert AZ
Israel Carter (3 star QB) Another QB option for the Cougars out of CA
There are many others on the radar.