Even if Lyons doesn’t pan out, his signing with BYU in December will make a big statement for Sitake and his staff. BYU is far from being a blue blood in the college football world, but the landing of Lyons means it is certainly on the right track.

Before Lyons’ commitment, Sitake had already signed several four-star recruits. Tight end Brock Harris, a four-star out of St. George, committed to BYU over Alabama and others. And four-star offensive lineman Bott Mulitalo from Lone Peak signed with BYU over Utah, Auburn and others.