BYU football transfer Alai Kalaniuvalu from Oregon

PROVO, Utah – BYU football is winning on and off the field these days.

Just hours after signing Austin Pay, BYU further bolstered its offensive line with a commitment from Bishop Gorman High star Alai Kalaniuvalu.

Alai Kalaniuvalu is committed to BYU football

“Come home,” Kalaniuvalu wrote on X.

Coming home 🏠 #JURY @KalaniuvaluAlai @BGOLcoach @kalanifsitake @BYUfootball @BishopGormanFB @CoachTyusMoe pic.twitter.com/ZYbtxLrbo1

— Alai Kalaniuvalu (@AKalaniuvalu) November 2, 2024

Kalaniuvalu is a four-star interior offensive lineman (center) who is the 210th overall prospect in the country according to 247Sports Composite Ratings.

From July he was initially hired by the Oregon Ducks and remained with Oregon until his announced move on Saturday.

Oregon is currently the No. 1 team in the country this season, while BYU isn't far behind at No. 9 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.

Kalaniuvalu is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 300 pounds. He began his prep career at Timpview High in nearby Provo, where he starred as an offensive tackle, before moving to Las Vegas to play at powerhouse Bishop Gorman High.

Kalaniuvalu chose BYU over offers from programs such as Oregon, Nebraska, USC, Utah and Michigan. He also received offers from Alabama, Auburn, Arizona State, Colorado, Florida, Miami, Ohio State, Michigan State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Washington, among others.

BYU was one of the first schools to offer the four-star education. He received an offer from BYU's coaching staff in the spring of 2022, prior to his second season at Timpview.

The addition of Kalaniuvalu gives BYU Football 18 commitments to the 2025 class, with one month until signing day.

Kalaniuvalu is the highest-rated recruit in BYU's class. He is the only four-star player in his class so far.

Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (12-3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch's coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on X: @Mitch_Harper.

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