BYU Cougars
· 2026-06-29
BYU Cougars received a major recruiting boost as four-star receiver Blake Wong committed to play for the team.
Wong, the No. 3 rated receiver in California, chose BYU over Ohio State, UCLA, Oregon, and Utah.
He announced his decision on a live stream from his high school in Norco, California.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound rising senior is expected to sign with BYU in December.
Wong's commitment is a significant win for BYU coach Kalani Sitake's recruiting efforts.
He becomes the ninth member of the 2027 recruiting class to commit to BYU.
Wong caught 84 passes for 1,470 yards and 20 touchdowns in 10 games last fall.
BYU's recruiting class is likely to jump in the national team rankings after Wong's commitment.
Recruiting expert Casey Lundquist said this could jumpstart a BYU run over the next two weeks.
The Cougars' next game is against Utah Tech Trailblazers on 2026-09-06.
Wong visited five different colleges, including Utah, UCLA, BYU, Oregon, and Ohio State.
He said he really wanted to see the full culture and how he fit in with the players.
Wong is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which supports BYU.
He thanked his high school coaches and teammates, his family, and Heavenly Father for their support.
Wong's commitment is a major boost to BYU's recruiting efforts, and he is expected to make an impact on the field.
The Cougars are getting a great person overall, according to Wong.
He said BYU made him their No. 1 receiver priority, which played into his decision.
Wong is one of the top 50 receivers nationally in the class of 2027.
He is expected to sign with BYU in December and will join the team for the 2027 season.