Oklahoma DL prospect Nehemiah Kolone commits to BYU

BYU just picked up a commitment out of the backyard of another Big 12 school.

3-star defensive lineman Nehemiah Kolone has committed to the Cougars, he announced Monday via social media.

Kolone hails from Stillwater, Oklahoma, playing his high school ball less than a mile away from Oklahoma State’s campus.

Over the past two seasons at Stillwater High, Kolone has recorded 99 total tackles — 14 for loss — and five sacks in 21 games.

Based on 247 Sports composite score, the 6-foot-4, 255 pound Kolone is ranked as the No. 19 prospect from Oklahoma and the No. 104 defensive lineman in the country.

He chose BYU over other offers from Oklahoma State, Michigan State, Arizona, Baylor and Kansas State, among a number of other programs.

What BYU’s 2026 recruiting class currently looks like

• Ryder Lyons, quarterback (Folsom, California).
• Brock Harris, tight end (St. George, Utah).
• Bott Mulitalo, offensive line (American Fork, Utah).
• Kaue Akana, athlete (Orem, Utah).
• Terrance Saryon, wide receiver (Vancouver, Washington).
• Braxton Lindsey, linebacker (Rogers, Arkansas).
• PJ Takitaki, edge (Lehi, Utah).
• Lopeti Moala, defensive line (Orem, Utah).
• Ty Goettsche, tight end (Englewood, Colorado).
• Legend Glasker, wide receiver (Lehi, Utah).
• Matthew Mason, safety (Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Nehemiah Kolone, defensive line (Stillwater, Oklahoma).
• Sefanaia Alatini, athlete (Mountain View, California).
• Antonio Johnson, cornerback (Fort Worth, Texas).
• Parker Ord, tight end (Frisco, Texas).
• Justice Brathwaite, cornerback (Gilbert, Arizona).
• Kaneal Sweetwyne, quarterback (Lehi, Utah).
• Graham Livingston, wide receiver (Millville, Utah).