Is Walker Lyons starting?
Walker Lyons is the projected starter at TE for BYU Cougars.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of Folsom, ranked #126 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 20 catches, 223 yards, 2 TD. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #7
- Class
- JR/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Transfer
- USC
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 20 | 223 | 2 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9444
- National Rank
- #126
- High School
- Folsom
- Hometown
- Folsom, CA
Why this rating?
On a 86-rated offense; 68th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.97 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 91.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at TE · BYU Cougars
- 1791Walker LyonsStarter
- 2281Roger Saleapaga II
- 34566Keayen Nead
- 48265Noah Moeaki
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.