BYU five-star quarterback commit Ryder Lyons has signed an NIL partnership with Under Armour on Thursday. He announced the news via his Instagram account.
Lyons is the latest football star to align himself with the brand, joining Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson, Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III and Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori.
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“Pumped to be part of the UAFootball team,” Lyons wrote on Instagram.
Lyons, who is currently a senior at Folsom (CA), committed to BYU during the June 24 edition of ‘The Pat McAfee Show.’ He is the No. 32-ranked player in the Class of 2026, per Rivals’ 2026 Industry Top Football Recruits.
“It’s been great,” Lyons told McAfee about getting to know more about BYU through the recruiting process. “We were just talking about the recruiting process and they were the first ones who (offered) in eighth grade. They pulled the trigger on me and believed in me early and that’s just crazy how it all comes full circle.”
Although he is BYU’s highest-ranked recruit in 23 years, he will not be starting his collegiate journey next season. He will indeed be serving an LDS mission, he told McAfee.
“I’ll be serving an LDS mission,” Lyons said. “It’s for sure a big deal. I do not know where I’m going and I actually put my papers in August and then I’ll get a call to anywhere in the world 2-3 weeks after.”
Charles Power provides scouting summary for Lyons
Director of Scouting and Rankings for On3, Charles Power, provided his scouting summary for Lyons just last week. Power is big on the potential of Lyons.
“Productive dual threat who makes outstanding high-level improvisational plays as a scramble artist. Measured at a shade under 6-foot-2 and around 220 pounds before his senior season. Hand measures at 9 inches. Added around 15 pounds during his junior year. At the helm of one of the top high school programs in Northern California. Highly productive over his high school career. Most comfortable when making improvisational plays. Lures defenders with his movements and keeps his eyes downfield to find open receivers.
“Never believes a play is dead. Stocky build and is tough to sack. Quality passer who can deliver with accuracy and touch. Shows the ability to step up in the pocket and deliver well-placed passes with timing when he wants to. Capable on designed runs in addition to scrambles. Shows the ability to break and avoid tackles at the second level. High usage player who will enter college football with a ton of meaningful reps in playmaking situations.
“Competitive temperament and plays with fire. Completed 68.1% of his passes for 3,011 yards (9.7 yards per attempt), while rushing for 585 yards (4.9 YPC) and 14 touchdowns as a junior. Can get into trouble against good defenses by bailing and looking to scramble too early in the play. A good, not overwhelming arm talent. Also plays varsity basketball. Can develop into one of the top quarterbacks in college football with continued improvements to his processing.”
Before he even sets foot on Brigham Young University, the young quarterback is already well on his way to racking up endorsements. We could see even more to come.
