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Story summary
- BYU posted an 85.2% win rate in 2024-2025 but only two players were drafted in 2026.
- Analysts blame BYU’s 68th-national recruiting rank (2020-2022) and two-year missionary commitments for the shortfall.
- The 2026 draftees were linebacker Jack Kelly (sixth-round New York Giants) and tight end Carsen Ryan (seventh-round Cleveland Browns).
- Coach Kalani Sitake’s December signing of the best recruiting class should improve BYU’s 2027 draft outlook.
