5-star Oregon football QB target Ryder Lyons receives new prediction ahead of commitment
The Oregon Ducks have been working hard to land a 5-star passer in the class of 2026, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen at this point.
While Jared Curtis chose the Georgia Bulldogs over the Ducks earlier this spring, the focus shifted to 5-star QB Ryder Lyons for Dan Lanning and his staff. After being considered the favorites for quite a while, it appears that Lyons, the No. 14 player and No. 4 QB in the class, is likely to end up elsewhere.
According to new recruiting predictions from On3's Steve Wiltfong and Pete Nakos, Lyons is likely going to choose the BYU Cougars on Tuesday when he announces his commitment.
While Lyons is a member of the 2026 class, he is expected to take an LDS mission out of high school, which will delay his enrollment until 2027. Because of this, Oregon was also recruiting a couple of other QB prospects in the 2026 class, like Bryson Beaver and Matt Ponotoski.
Both players were on campus for their official visits this past weekend, and Oregon is projected to be right at the top of their lists when it comes to a commitment. We will see where the Ducks go with the 2026 QB spot down the road, but missing out on an elite player like Lyons is unfortunate.
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