Texas DB Jonathan Kabeya Signs with BYU

Kabeya could contribute early in his BYU career

On Wednesday, BYU commit Jonathan Kabeya officially joined the program when he signed his national letter of intent. Kabeya, a defensive back, prepped at Byron High School in Trophy Club, Texas. Kabeya committed to BYU back in August over competing offers from Texas Tech, Arizona State, Indiana, Liberty, Utah State, and Texas State.

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Kabeya is one of the best athletes in this recruiting class. Kabeya is coming off a successful senior campaign where he was a lockdown cornerback and a dangerous kick returner. He finished with four interceptions including one pick-six, one kick return touchdown, one punt return touchdown, 20 tackles, and no touchdowns allowed in coverage. He also had several long kickoff returns.

Kabeya has good ball skills and great closing speed - he will immediately elevate the talent in the cornerback room when he arrives in Provo. BYU is putting together a great recruiting class on the defensive side of the ball. Of all the players that BYU has in the 2024 class, don't be surprised if Kabeya is one that makes an early impact for the Cougars. Kabeya is one of the better cornerback prospects that BYU has picked up in over the last several years. Between Kabeya and Georgia native Tre Alexander, this class has the potential to be a great one for the BYU cornerback room.

Elite cornerback play has never been a calling card for the BYU football program. It's clear that membership in the Big 12 allows BYU to recruit an elevated level of defensive back.

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