This local 3-star defensive lineman just committed to BYU

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Jackson Payne

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 ·

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BYU now has 15 committed members of its 2026 recruiting class.

Orem High defensive lineman Lopeti Moala has committed to the Cougars, he announced Monday via social media.

Moala is rated as a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports and ranks as the No. 12 recruit out of Utah. He chose BYU over fellow finalists Utah, UCLA and Stanford.

The 6-foot-4, 250 pound Moala began his high school career at Davis High — helping the Darts capture a 6A state title in basketball this past season — but has transferred to Orem for his senior campaign.

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).
Terrance Saryon , wide receiver (Vancouver, Washington).
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).
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).