BYU Signing Day Live Tracker: Commitments, Analysis, Updates
Dec 20, 2023, 12:01 AM | Updated: Dec 21, 2023, 10:28 am
PROVO, Utah – BYU football is getting set for what should be an eventful Signing Day.
KSL Sports will have updates throughout the day with the latest commitments, news, analysis, and updates from all the movements for BYU’s 2024 recruiting class.
BYU Football Signing Day Updates
Keep checking back here for live updates throughout the day.
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake will address the media at 11:30 a.m. (MT). Tonight at 8 p.m. (MT), BYU Insider Mitch Harper will recap everything from Signing Day with a live broadcast on X (formerly Twitter) Spaces.
First Signing of the Day
Early in the 7 a.m. (MT) hour, the first official signing for BYU’s 2024 class is Georgia cornerback Therrian “Tre” Alexander.
#BYU’s first NLI of the day is cornerback Therrian Alexander. 🤙 https://t.co/ircWwmxZc1@therriannn #BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/zgXW4b0DGF
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
West High OL stays committed to Oklahoma State
BYU made a late push for West High offensive lineman Nuku Mafi. The three-star offensive lineman took an official visit to BYU last weekend. It wasn’t enough, as he ended up signing with Oklahoma State.
Officially official @NukuMafi68 😤#SaddleUp pic.twitter.com/vfvJ9Uww6g
— OSU Cowboy Football (@CowboyFB) December 20, 2023
Long Snapper signs with BYU
Cannon Skidmore, from Mesa, Arizona, was announced as a scholarship athlete for the Cougars.
Always need a good long snapper. Cannon Skidmore’s NLI is in.@cannon_skidmore #BYUFootball #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/MzE3CzIkEO
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 20, 2023
Adney Reid is a mysterious, yet intriguing athlete
Adney Reid is a legacy recruit. He’s the son of former BYU great Gabe Reid. For the past two years, Reid has lived in Australia while his parents a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Adney Reid is a legacy #BYU signee. ✍️
https://t.co/ircWwmxZc1@adney_reid #BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/iJ8us71kip
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
Before leaving for Australia, Reid prepped at Spanish Fork and showed enough early in his career to earn an offer from BYU.
Quarterback Noah Lugo is on the board
QB from Texas 🏈 @thenoahlugo’s NLI is in for #BYU. https://t.co/ircWwmxZc1#BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/VHJAHkhlV1
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
One hour into Signing Day
BYU has 13 letters of intent announced by 8 a.m. (MT). Those signees include Adney Reid, Devoux Tuataga, Tre Alexander, Matthias Leach, Cannon Skidmore, Tommy Prassas, Noah Lugo, Jett Nelson, Jonathan Kabeya, Sefa Brown, Enoch Watson, Ephraim Asiata, and Brody Laga.
They also announced Weber State transfer Jack Kelly.
Herriman ➡️ #BYU ✍️ @AsiataEphraim44 is a Coug 🤙 https://t.co/ircWwmxZc1#BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/x0vBoyV5ah
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
Mountain Ridge ➡️ #BYU ✍️ @Brodylagaaa is a Coug. 🤙 https://t.co/ircWwmxZc1#BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/02N8OEI0Qj
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
Springville ➡️ #BYU ✍️ @DallinJohnson73 is a Coug. 🤙 https://t.co/ircWwmxZc1#BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/nIYCJkOyeM
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
Highland ➡️ #BYU @SefaBrown is a Coug. 🤙 https://t.co/ircWwmxZc1#BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/fXehGsQ9fr
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
Cedar Valley ➡️ #BYU ✍️ @Devouxxx Tuataga is a Coug. 🤙 https://t.co/ircWwmxZc1#BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/AG81mnFd9O
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
Jonathan Kabeya signs with #BYU. ✍️ https://t.co/ircWwmyx1z@iamjonathann_2 #BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/ihaiV40MoV
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
Tommy Prassas signs with #BYU ✍️ https://t.co/ircWwmxZc1@PRASSAS22 #BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/3kpUVgDDhm
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
Jay Hill sharing his thoughts on the signees
BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill shared some of his thoughts on the newest signees that will be joining the program.
On Sefa Brown: “Love @SefaBrown this guy is nasty off the edge!”
For defensive back Matthias Leach: “Baller.”
He even weighed in on QB Enoch Watson: “Loved this guy the first time I saw him throw. Another great QB.”
@Enoch_Watson1 loved this guy the first time I saw him throw. Another great QB @BYUfootball https://t.co/wo47dx8YHJ
— Jay Hill (@CoachJayHill) December 20, 2023
On Ephraim Asiata: “Such a dynamic player. A terror off the edge!!! Let’s GO”
Hill on Adney Reid: “You want to know this guy! @adney_reid is big time!”
On Dallin Johnson: “Love the big dawgs. This is one of the strongest guys in this class!”
After Tommy Prassas signed: “this guy @PRASSAS22 is a play maker!”
On Therrian Alexander: “Ball hawk.”
@iamjonathann_2 lockdown corner, punt returner, kick returner. Baller! @BYUfootball https://t.co/Trfi5dMwhI
— Jay Hill (@CoachJayHill) December 20, 2023
After the addition of Jonathan Kabeya: “lockdown corner, punt returner, kick returner. Baller!”
On Devoux Tuataga: “Big, physical, and nasty. This guy is going to drive Big 12 offenses nuts.”
@Devouxxx big, physical, and nasty. This guy is going to drive big12 offenses nuts. @BYUfootball https://t.co/EESewNGHqO
— Jay Hill (@CoachJayHill) December 20, 2023
BYU adds former Utah signee Viliami Po’uha
Vili Po’uha is the son of BYU defensive tackles coach Sione Po’uha.
Viliami Po’uha signs with #BYU. ✍️ @VPouha 🤙 https://t.co/ircWwmyx1z#BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/VIOhXTFreF
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
Timpview’s Tei Nacua continues family legacy signing with BYU
Nacua announced his commitment to BYU on National Signing Day.
Timpview ➡️ #BYU@TeiNacua keeps the family legacy at BYU alive. 🤙 https://t.co/ircWwmyx1z#BYUFootball #GoCougs #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/MR4Ufod0rL
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 20, 2023
Springville EDGE rusher Kinilau Fonohema gets ready for Signing Day decision
Finally here 🙏🏽 stay tuned where I publicly announce my commitment at Springville high school https://t.co/CUBXMmtVBq
— Kinilau Fonohema (@KinilauFonohema) December 20, 2023
Lone Peak RM Joe Brown will be on a scholarship
Former preferred walk-on commit Joe Brown from Lone Peak High School is going to be placed on a scholarship, according to BYU OC Aaron Roderick.
#BYU OC Aaron Roderick announced that returned missionary OL Joe Brown is going to be on scholarship in 2024.#BYUFootball #NSD24
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 20, 2023
Biggest recruiting win for the offense: Retention
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick addressed the media and said the “most important thing we did in recruiting was retain our players.”
He added that Keanu Hill and Brayden Keim are both returning. Hill is going to switch from wide receiver to tight end. Keim is going to play offensive tackle.
#BYU OC Aaron Roderick: "The most important thing we did in recruiting was retain our players."#BYUFootball #NSD24
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 20, 2023
BYU Football Class of 2024 Commits
As of 11 a.m. (MT) on Wednesday, December 20, 2023
- Therrian Alexander III | CB | Southwest DeKalb High School (GA)
- Ephraim Asiata | LB | Herriman High School (UT)
- Siosefa Brown | ATH | Highland High School (UT)
- Dallin Johnson | DT | Springville High School (UT)
- Jonathan Kabeya | ATH | Byron Nelson High School (TX)
- Brody Laga | K | Mountain Ridge High School (UT)
- Matthias Leach | S | Chisholm Trail High School (TX)
- Blake Lowe | ATH | Chaparral High School (CA)
- Noah Lugo | QB | Eaton High School (TX)
- Tei Nacua | WR | Timpview High School (UT)
- Jett Nelson | ATH | American Fork High School (UT)
- Viliami Po’uha | DE | Bingham High School (UT)
- Thomas Prassas | S | Basha High School (AZ)
- Adney Reid | ATH | Spanish Fork/Australia
- Danny Saili | DT | Hutchinson C.C. (KS)
- Cannon Skidmore | LS | Mesa, Arizona
- Carson Su’esu’e | ATH | Granger High School (UT)
- Ryner Swanson | TE | Laguna Beach High School (CA)
- Luke Toomalatai | DT | Long Beach City College (CA)
- Sani Tuala | EDGE | Citrus College (CA)
- Devoux Tuataga | EDGE | Cedar Valley High School (UT)
- Ikinasio Tupou | OT | Palo Alto High School (CA)
- Enoch Watson | QB | American Leadership Academy (AZ)
Transfer Portal Commitments entering Signing Day
- Marque Collins | CB | Weber State
- Jack Kelly | EDGE | Weber State
- Sam Vander Haar | P | Pitt
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on X and Threads: @Mitch_Harper.
