Live Updates for BYU on 2025 Early Signing Day

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National signing day is officially underway. BYU is expecting to sign most, if not all, of its 19 commits on Wednesday. The Cougars kicked off the early signing day by announcing the signing of Georgia native and tight end prospect Tucker Kelleher. This article will have live signing day updates. It will be udpated as the day progresses.
1. Tucker Kelleher - TE
Welcome to the Family @KelleherTucker 🤙 pic.twitter.com/NUv11TXUkv
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Three-star right end Tucker Kelleher was the first signing of the morning. Kelleher, a Georgia native, was one of the first players to commit to new BYU tight ends coach Kevin Gilbride. Gilbride hopes Kelleher can be an all-around tight end in the BYU offense. Kelleher will join the program for the 2025 season.
2. Andrew Williams - OL
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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Missouri native Andrew Williams is the second player to sign with BYU on Wednesday. During his recruitment, Williams was catching the attention of seemingly every coach that saw him in person this Summer. He picked up his first Power Four offer from Kansas State in May after attending their camp. He went to Iowa State's camp a few days later and picked up an offer from the Cyclones. Then he picked up an offer from Kansas after attending their camp. Finally, he camped at BYU and picked up an offer from TJ Woods. Williams has the potential to be a future starter at offensive tackle. He will join the program in time for the 2025 season.
3. Tyler Payne - LB
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎 — @Tyler1Payne pic.twitter.com/0FpTNOe1TX
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Weber High School product Tyler Payne, the son of former BYU punter Matt Payne, is officially a BYU Cougar. Tyler Payne was an ultra productive linebacker at Weber, and he is projected to play linebacker at BYU. Payne's recruitment flew under the radar since he committed to BYU so early in the process. However, he has the potential to be one of the highest impact players from the 2025 class.
4. Austin Pay - OL
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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Legacy recruit Austin Pay is officially a BYU Cougar. Pay is a four-star recruit per Rivals.
5. Will Walker - K
Welcome to the Family @WillWalker84 🤙 pic.twitter.com/tM99K6Dvr0
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
On Wednesday, BYU announced the signing of kicker Will Walker.
6. Sale Fano - DL
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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Sale Fano is the next addition to the 2025 class. Fano is a three-star product out of Westlake High School.
7. Kendal Wall - DL
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎 — @wall_kendal45 pic.twitter.com/cPgnwcq0Y0
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Kendal Wall is the next addition to BYU's 2025 class. Kendal Wall is a defensive end that will look to make the transition to defensive tackle in Provo. He fits the mold of guys like John Nelson and Blake Mangelson who made that transition with great success in 2024.
8. Cale Breslin - RB
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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Cale Breslin is officially a BYU Cougar.
9. LaMason Waller - WR
Four-star wide receiver LaMason Waller committed to Fesi Sitake over a long list of suitors. He will enroll in January.
10. Kingston Keanaaina - RB
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎 — @KingKeanaaina
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
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California native Kingston Keanaaina was a ridiculously productive running back in high school. Keanaaina will join the program after serving his mission.
11. Ulavai Fetuli - DE
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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Ulavai Fetuli will boost BYU's pass rush. The La Habra High School product is one of the most underrated players in BYU's 2025 class.
12. Blake Bryce - TE
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎 — @BlakeGBryce pic.twitter.com/rHOj27ooJE
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Blake Bryce is officially signed. Bryce picked BYU early in the process over a handful of competing P4 offers.
13. Kelepi Vete - DL
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎 — Kelepi pic.twitter.com/ZuKur0aZMz
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Oakland native and defensive tackle prospect Kelepi Vete has signed with BYU. Kelepi will bring his twin brother, offensive tackle prospect Siosiua Vete, with him to Provo.
14. Nolan Keeney - QB
Nolan Keeney has an ability to make plays off script. He has the potential to be the future starting quarterback at BYU.
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎 — @NolanKeeney5
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
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15. Jackson Doman - TE
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎 — @DOMANjackson pic.twitter.com/CQO4TuC5qs
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Three-star right end Jackson Doman is a BYU Cougar. The Doman name is synonymous with BYU athletics. On his commitment announcement, Jackson listed 22 family members that have played for BYU starting with his great grandpa Juan Whiting. Most memorable on the list is his relative Brandon Doman. Brandon Doman was the quarterback for BYU in 2001 when the Cougars started the season 12-0.
16. Siosiua Vete - OL
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎 — Siosiua pic.twitter.com/5TSl0YzYE8
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 4, 2024
Siosiua Vete, the twin brother of Kelepi Vete, flipped from Stanford to BYU last month.
17. Taani Makasini - LB
Timpview linebacker Taani Makasini is officially a BYU Cougar. Makasini committed to the Cougars over competing offers from Tennessee, Utah, Cal, Oregon State, and Washington State. Makasini is a top 10 in-state prospect in the 2025 class.

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