BREAKING: Five-Star WR Ja’Ryan Wallace Decommits from Houston Football and Flips Commitment to BYU Football – Welcome to the Cougars
Ja’Ryan Wallace stood in his Houston apartment, his phone glowing with a stream of texts, tweets, and calls. The five-star wide receiver had just dropped a bombshell on the college football world: he was decommitting from Houston and committing to BYU.
It wasn’t an easy decision. Houston had been his dream school since middle school, but something about the program didn’t feel right lately. Their struggles on the field and a lack of connection with the coaching staff made Ja’Ryan question his future. Meanwhile, BYU, a program that wasn’t even on his radar initially, had been quietly persistent.
The shift started two weeks ago when BYU’s offensive coordinator, Coach Erikson, flew down to watch Ja’Ryan’s high school playoff game. After an electrifying performance—three touchdowns, 200 receiving yards, and a game-winning catch—Coach Erikson approached Ja’Ryan’s family.
“Ja’Ryan,” the coach had said, “at BYU, you’ll be more than just another player. You’ll be part of something bigger, a culture built on trust, discipline, and family. And we’ll design an offense around your unique talents.”
That stuck with Ja’Ryan. Over the next week, he visited BYU’s campus in Provo. The mountains, the energy, and the welcoming teammates sold him. During a private conversation with Coach Kalani Sitake, Ja’Ryan felt a sense of belonging he hadn’t experienced elsewhere.
Now, with a carefully worded post on his social media, the decision was public.
“After much prayer and consideration, I’ve decided to decommit from the University of Houston and flip my commitment to Brigham Young University. I want to thank Houston for everything they’ve done for me, but it’s time to start a new chapter. Go Cougars!”
The reaction was immediate. Houston fans were devastated, while BYU fans flooded his mentions with excitement.
On signing day, Ja’Ryan stood in front of a crowd of reporters, proudly donning a navy blue BYU cap. His smile said it all—he knew he’d made the right choice.
As he looked ahead to his future, Ja’Ryan couldn’t wait to step onto the field in Provo and show the world why he was one of the most electrifying players in the country. BYU’s offense was about to get a whole lot more dangerous.