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BYU gets its 1st commitment in the Class of 2027

Mountain Ridge’s Tytan DeJong announced his commitment to BYU on social media

Published: March 30, 2026, 3:31 p.m. MDT

Mountain Ridge’s Tytan DeJong dodges Herriman’s Macrae Parker as they play football at Herriman, on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. The game was delayed part way throught he third quarter, due to lightning. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

The BYU Cougars football program has landed its first commitment from the Class of 2027, and that pledge comes from a prospect in the state of Utah.

On Monday, Mountain Ridge athlete Tytan DeJong announced his commitment to the Cougars on social media.

First, I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and my family for giving me the opportunity to be the person and player that I am today. That being said after lots of thought and prayer I am excited to announce my commitment to BYU!!
GO COUGARS!!🔵⚪️
AGTG!!!@BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/kViFmtqw9U
— Tytan DeJong (@Tytan_Dejong08) March 30, 2026

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, DeJong plays tight end and outside linebacker for Mountain Ridge.

As a junior in 2025, he tallied 1,057 receiving yards with nine touchdowns on offense and 30 tackles and two interceptions on defense.

For his efforts, he received First Team All-State honors from the Deseret News.

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According to 247 Sports, DeJong also holds scholarship offers from Utah, Michigan, Stanford, Cal and Purdue, along with several other Group of Five schools in the West.

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