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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Five-star QB Ryder Lyons commits to BYU, will take LDS mission before playing for Cougars
Five-star Folsom High School (Calif.) quarterback Ryder Lyons was receiving offers as early as eighth grade. BYU was the first school to extend him a scholarship opportunity, and now Lyons is giving the early bird the worm. Lyons, Rivals' No. 3 overall prospect in the 2026 class, announced his commitment to BYU Tuesday afternoon on "The Pat McAfee Show." Advertisement "They pulled the trigger on me," Lyons said. "They believed in me early. And it's just crazy how it all comes full circle." Lyons chose BYU over Oregon. He had a laundry list of offers, though, and was also interested in USC, Michigan, Ole Miss and Ohio State during his recruiting process. BYU is coming off a strong second year in the Big 12. In 2024, the Cougars went 11-2 under head coach Kalani Sitake, winning the Alamo Bowl and finishing No. 13 in the final AP Poll. Last season, as a high school junior, Lyons posted a completion rate just north of 68% and threw for 3,011 yards while posting a 46:6 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He tacked on an additional 585 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. Advertisement Although Lyons is entering his senior year at Folsom, he's a couple years away from playing football at BYU. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound signal-caller told McAfee Tuesday that, following graduation, he will be taking his mission with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Lyons shared that he doesn't know yet where he'll be going for his mission. He explained that he'll submit his paperwork in August and then get a call to anywhere in the world two to three weeks later. McAfee asked Lyons about the pressures of NIL throughout his recruitment as a coveted prospect. "Yeah, it's hard. It's hard, for sure," Lyons said. Advertisement "I do have someone who handles it for me. I have an agent. I have a whole team. But it definitely makes it just confusing. I mean, you're thrown a lot of money from a lot of different places. But I think it's just, you got to obviously stay humble." Lyons added: "Money's not the biggest part. I mean, the biggest part is making it to the NFL because that's where the serious money is. That's where the long-term money is." Lyons is remaining patient: both for the start of his college career and for his ultimate goal, reaching the NFL.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
From Folsom to the pros: NFL players pay It forward
From Folsom to the pros: NFL players pay It forward FOLSOM, Calif. (KTXL) — Three former Folsom High School standouts returned home Saturday to host their third annual 'Bulldogs Back Home' youth football camp, giving back to the community that helped launch their football careers. Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), Jonah Williams (Arizona Cardinals), and Josiah Deguara (Arizona Cardinals) welcomed local kids to Vista Del Lago High School for a free, half-day camp filled with drills, games, and mentorship. Advertisement 'What I like about this camp is I get to be around some of the up-and-coming younger kids for Folsom and also catch up with old friends,' said Browning. 'We bring the past, present, and future of Folsom football together in one camp.' The camp drew kids from third through eighth grade. While Browning and Deguara worked alongside participants on general skill development, Williams led an offensive line station that became an unexpected hit. 'We do some O-line drills, and it kind of takes a lot of kids out of their comfort zone,' Williams said. 'Not a lot of kids want to play O-line, but they always end up having fun. We get some good competition with the races at the end.' Deguara brought the energy, joking about a young camper who challenged him to a footrace. 'I was like, I don't know about that today,' he said with a laugh. 'And the kid goes, 'Yeah, you're too slow for me anyway.' These kids are pretty cocky nowadays, I respect that confidence.' Advertisement For the pros, the camp was less about fine-tuning technique and more about creating lasting memories. 'Just throwing the ball around with the kids that's what they want,' Deguara said. 'Teach them when you can, but the main thing is having fun.' Browning, who quarterbacked Folsom to a state title before starring at Washington and later reaching the AFC Championship Game with the Bengals, marveled at the talent in attendance. 'I'm always surprised,' he said. 'You ask a kid how old they are, they say nine, and I'm thinking, 'I don't think I was that good at nine.' These kids are really advanced.' Even some sideline banter reminded the players of how quickly time moves. Advertisement 'We were talking about touchdown celebrations,' Williams said. 'I tried to get them to do the gritty, and they told me that's not cool anymore. That's when I realized, I'm officially a grandpa.' The NFL trio plans to continue the annual tradition and keep inspiring the next wave of local athletes in Folsom. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX40 News.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Offensive Lineman Vlad Dyakonov Accepts Navy All-American Bowl Invitation
Offensive lineman Vlad Dyakonov (Folsom, CA/ Folsom High School), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, Dyakonov will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. Dyakonov was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Advertisement Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 631 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
NBC Sports
12-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Offensive Lineman Vlad Dyakonov Accepts Navy All-American Bowl Invitation
Offensive lineman Vlad Dyakonov (Folsom, CA/ Folsom High School), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, Dyakonov will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. Extremely thankful for the opportunity to be named to the @AABonNBC Game i want to thank everyone who has help me get to my goals I am Committed !!#NavyAllAmerican @AABonNBC @BrandonHuffman @GregBiggins @BlairAngulo @Andrew_Ivins @ErikRichardsUSA @ryderly0ns Dyakonov was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 631 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
