Aaron DeJong

[Peyton Higginson @PeytonHigginson]

Had a blast playing flag today with some NFL dudes and my guy @BYUfootball commit @Tytan_Dejong08 All for a great cause! @jarenhall3 💪

@hills_salem @TheRidgeFBLL

[Aaron DeJong @aarondejong]

Solid list here @ballersinutah !!!

[UtahBallers @ballersinutah]

COLLEGE PROSPECTS - WIDE RECEIVERS

Here are the 12 guys (not in order) who I feel have the highest ceiling at their position in our state. They will still need to prove it on the field, but here is who I’m rolling with RIGHT NOW.

I will also list a few guys who are just outside the top 12 in the comments.

• Bode Sparrow | Davis
@bode_sparrow

• Dennis Tua’one | Timpview
@Dennis_2a1

• Peyton Higginson | Salem
@PeytonHigginson

• Jaxton Itaaehau | Davis
@Jaxton_Itaaehau

• Tytan Dejong | Mt. Ridge
@Tytan_Dejong08

• Brooks Ross | Orem
@BrooksRoss2009

• Sam Coleman | Davis
@SamColemanUT

• Omarian Sanders | Skyridge
@OmarianSanders

• Jordan Claassen | Mt. Ridge
@JordanRClaassen

• DC Fonua | American Fork
@DCFonua1

• Malik Sika | Westlake
@Malik_Sika

• Cash Taiese.| American Fork
@CashTaiese

@DavisDartsFB @TheRidgeFBLL @T_BirdFootball @skyridgefb @WestlakeFootbal @cavemanfootball @OremFBOfficial @hills_salem @nick_robins10 @coachjhemm @CoachAAle @CoachAndyStokes @JeffHigginson @ScottPeery2

[Aaron DeJong @aarondejong]

Great weekend with @Tytan_Dejong08 at his OV at @BYUfootball !!
Thank you BYU Coaches and staff!! @BYUFBRecruiting @Coach_Popp @CoachTyusMoe @kalanifsitake @BYU_CoachJustin @lew_walk7

[Tytan DeJong @Tytan_Dejong08]

AMAZING time at BYU this weekend, love everything about this place!!!
GO COUGS!!🔵🤙

[Total Blue Sports @TotalBlueSports]

Tytan DeJong was on his official visit to BYU this weekend. DeJong committed to BYU over Cal, Michigan, Purdue, Stanford, Oregon State, Utah State, and Utah.

[Casey Lundquist @casey_lundquist]

BYU commit Tytan DeJong on his official visit. DeJong was the first 2027 commit. He picked the Cougars over Cal, Michigan, Purdue, Stanford, and Utah.

[Jaxon Hunt @JaxonHunt111]

After a great conversation with @CodyHawkins and @CoachRandall_ , I’m grateful and blessed to have received an offer from Idaho State University! Go Bengals!

#FindAWay #AFTS

@nick_robins10 @thedevenosborne @ParkerBlake60 @ParkerMorrill @BengalGridiron @Coach_JHughes @TheRidgeFBLL

[Tytan DeJong @Tytan_Dejong08]

Couple clips from Idaho State 7v7!! Love this team!! Getting better every week. Senior season loading…
@nick_robins10 @TheRidgeFBLL @thedevenosborne @BYUfootball @Coach_Popp @CoachTyusMoe

[Nick Robins @nick_robins10]

Tytan continues to improve, but most importantly is that this dude comes up big for his team time and time again! Senior season loading 🫡

[Tytan DeJong @Tytan_Dejong08]

Couple clips from the BYU elite camp!! Thankful for the coaching staff for the love and coaching. So blessed God has given me the body to perform and these opportunities.
No better place to be than BYU!! 🤙
@BYUfootball @kalanifsitake @Coach_Popp @CoachTyusMoe

[Tytan DeJong @Tytan_Dejong08]

Couple clips from the BYU 7’s last weekend!! I love being apart of this team!! @TheRidgeFBLL @nick_robins10 @thedevenosborne @BYUfootball

[Jaxon Hunt @JaxonHunt111]

After a great phone call with @CoachZachLarson , I’m grateful and blessed to say I’ve been Offered a scholarship at Weber State University!

#FindAWay #AFTS

@KjarEric @nick_robins10 @thedevenosborne @TheRidgeFBLL @BlairAngulo @rakoto10 @Andy_Pham1 @ballersinutah

[Aaron DeJong @aarondejong]

QB1!!!

[Jaxon Hunt @JaxonHunt111]

Finished up spring practice last week! Thank you momentumsports for the video.

#FindAWay

@nick_robins10 @thedevenosborne @TheRidgeFBLL

[Aaron DeJong @aarondejong]

Love everything about this. Way to go @CarsenRyan - Congrats!!
We’ll continue cheering you on.

[Tytan DeJong @Tytan_Dejong08]

Appreciate it @GregBiggins
Enjoyed the competition with Utahs best!
And thank you @UANextFootball

[Tytan DeJong @Tytan_Dejong08]

Had a great time competing today at the UA Next Camp in SLC! Thank you @TheUCReport @CraigHaubert @DemetricDWarren @TomLuginbill @UANextFootball @BrandonHuffman @BlairAngulo @SlingintheP @ballersinutah @MooseB90 @247Sports @on3 @rivals @chadsimmons_ @GregBiggins @adamgorney

[Mitch Harper @Mitch_Harper]

BYU commit Tytan Dejong participated in the UA Next Camp.

[Tytan DeJong @Tytan_Dejong08]

Best Coaches in the nation!!!

[Tytan DeJong @Tytan_Dejong08]

Lab work 🧪
@coachtrei
@TheRidgeFBLL @BYUfootball
@Coach_Popp @CoachTyusMoe
@nick_robins10

[UtahBallers @ballersinutah]

COLLEGE PROSPECTS - LB

These are the top 5 LB prospects in our state with the highest ceiling at this time.

I’ll include a list of players who are knocking on the door in the comments!

• Kingston Stroshine - Lone Peak

• 6’1 - 210

Only a 2029, but made a pivotal difference for the Knights on the defensive side of the ball a season ago. He has a rare combination and of speed, strength and athleticism that college coaches are already lining up for. He currently holds several P4 offers, but expect that list to blow up over the next 3 seasons. Special talent!

@KingStro5 @LPKnightsFB

• Tytan Dejong - Mountain Ridge

• 6’3 - 215

Tytan is one of best football players in the West, flat out. He was primarily implemented on offense last season, but made no mistake about it, he is one of the 5 best LB prospects in Utah. He recently committed to BYU where he will play LB. His size, speed, athletic ability and versatility are unmatched. Look for him to be a leader in the 6A ranks this coming season.

@Tytan_Dejong08 @TheRidgeFBLL @nick_robins10

• Fui Vakapuna - Timpview

• 6’2 - 220

Fui is a phenomenal talent and is a nightmare for the opposing ball carrier on any given night. His physical, punishing style is exactly what coaches like to see from their LB prospects. Vakapuna will be playing for Timpview after transferring over from Corner Canyon, and I fully expect him to dominate the 5A classification. He’s another player that already has P4 offers, but I anticipate him adding several more over the next few months.

@Fvakapuna @T_BirdFootball

• Sam Ngata - Olympus

• 6’4 - 215

Sam is a prospect that might have the highest ceiling out of anyone in the state. His frame and athleticism are next level, and I think he’s barely scratching the surface of what he can be. The Oregon commit is going to be exciting to watch because he can step on the field at multiple positions and be the best guy. This is rare, coveted ability. It would not surprise me to see Sam have a SPECIAL season.

@Ngata_Sam @OlyTitansFB @evanscasey

• Monson Tukuafu- Bingham

• 6’3 - 235

Monson is a player that showcases elite traits. I feel like he is the most physically ready player in the state to make the jump to college football. He also possesses 4.6 40 speed at 235lbs, which makes him very intriguing for a modern day backer. He will stop the run, but he also has the speed to cover in the passing game. He will be generating significant interest throughout the season.

@MonsonTukuafu @BinghamMinersFB

[Ben Criddle @CriddleBenjamin]

BYU commit Tytan DeJong joined @espnthefan to break down why he chose BYU over Utah:

Q: Let’s go! Was BYU always a favorite, or did it become one over time? Walk us through your recruitment process.

DeJong: What’s crazy is I’ve lived in Utah my entire life, and I actually grew up a Utah fan. For the longest time, I thought there was no way I’d ever be a Cougar—but obviously that changed. BYU offered me on January 8th, 2026. Coach Kalani Sitake was actually at my school when they offered, which made it really special. The love I felt from Coach Kalani, Coach Pop, and the rest of the staff—it hit me right away. I could see myself playing there.

Q: Had you built a relationship with the staff before that, or was that your first real interaction?

DeJong: I went to their camp in June of 2025, so I had been around them and saw the facilities. But my first real sit-down conversation with them was the day they offered.

Q: Who worked with you at that camp?

DeJong: I went in as a linebacker. Coach Ena was working with us, and Coach Pop was involved too. They were both hands-on.

Full interview: https://t.co/YVReC9QUUc

📸: @BYUfootball @BYUphoto