### 🏆 The Crown Jewels: Flipping the Pula Twins
The single biggest recruiting victory for BYU in this cycle came in early December 2025 with the flipping of twin brothers **Jaron and Kennan Pula** from their in-state rival, the Utah Utes .
The four-star prospects from Lone Peak High School were ranked as the **No. 1 and No. 2 wide receivers in the state of Utah**, respectively . Their decision to flip was a massive statement, signaling that BYU is now winning critical battles for top-tier local talent. According to BYU Athletics, Jaron Pula finished his prep career with more than **1,800 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns** . His brother Kennan, a versatile athlete who played both receiver and defense, is projected to play in the defensive backfield for the Cougars .
### 🌊 Building on a Foundation of Flips
The Pula twins were not the first significant flip for BYU in the 2026 cycle. Earlier, in May 2025, the Cougars secured a commitment from wide receiver **Terrance Saryon**, flipping him from the Washington Huskies .
Saryon, a native of Vancouver, Washington, chose BYU after an unofficial visit. He cited a better fit in the Cougars’ offensive scheme as a deciding factor. “I felt like I fit in BYU’s scheme better,” Saryon said. “I feel like I can come into coach Fesi’s (Sitake) receiver room and impact it early” . As a junior, Saryon tallied 51 receptions for 1,055 yards and 10 touchdowns .
### 📈 A Historic Recruiting Class
These flips contributed to a 2026 recruiting class that BYU defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga called “the best recruiting class in BYU history” . According to 247Sports, BYU’s 21-member high school class ranks **No. 21 nationally** and **No. 2 in the Big 12** .
The class includes 21 high school signees with an average composite rating of 89.00, the highest average score ever for a BYU recruiting class . Remarkably, all 21 recruits signed during the early signing period in December, demonstrating the strong relationships and trust built during the process .
Beyond the high school signees, BYU also added nine transfers and eight returned missionaries who enrolled in January . The transfer additions include highly-rated players like linebacker Cade Uluave (Cal) and tight end Walker Lyons (USC) . The returned missionaries, including quarterback Enoch Watson and several defensive players, are expected to provide immediate depth for the 2026 season .
