The big-visit weekend for BYU recruiting is past. The recruits went snowmobiling, attended a packed Smith Fieldhouse for a men's volleyball match Friday, then were treated to an energetic crowd at the Marriott Center to see men's basketball dispatch Santa Clara.
Here's some of the reaction from the players who spent time in Provo this weekend, starting with three players who made their decision:
Jacob Jimenez, offensive lineman (Pflugerville, TX) and former Oregon State commit:
Jimenez makes it official. Ute fans should celebrate this one with BYU fans... we all are against Oregon State now. pic.twitter.com/ugMbcdu8Pu
— Jeff Hansen (@rakoto10) February 2, 2015
Trevor Brent, cornerback (Mesquite, TX). Had an offer from Boise State:
So blessed to say I am committed to BYU. Go Cougars! #BYU pic.twitter.com/zZR6sDJuWB
— Trevor Brent (@TBreezyy19) February 1, 2015
And a surprise: Air Force commit Brady Christensen, offensive lineman (Bountiful, UT) made a change:
Sometimes in life you change your mind, as I have. I de-committed from Air Force and committed to BYU! #GoCougs couldn't be more excited!!
— Brady J. (@BradyBraves64) February 1, 2015
Aside from those who verbally committed, the highest-rated uncommitted target on the trip was cornerback Dayan Lake (Layton, UT):
Had the best time on my Official visit with some good people, thanks to the BYU coaches and players #2015 #prOVO pic.twitter.com/YtV8uDPGPf
— Dayan Lake (@still_flexin6) February 1, 2015
Another higher-rated target, JC safety recruit Khari Vanderbilt, had some snowmobiling fun. He was okay.
Went snowmobiling I went to fast around the corner, hit a tree then flip over the snowmobile & broke the snowmobile... #LIFE
— Khari Vanderbilt (@Khari2Smoove) January 31, 2015
BYU got last word in on DE target Mufi Hunt, who is last on record as saying he is split equally 4 ways between BYU, Michigan State, Oregon State, and Washington State:
Thank you BYU and Cougar Nation for taking care of my family and I! Wonderful time with everyone! #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/JBCqLubDOV
— Mufi Hunt (@YaBoiMuf21) February 1, 2015
ESPN's Merril Hoge was in Provo with his son, QB commit Beau, and snapped this picture of some of the big nasties that were on visit:
Ended my day with with @BYUCougars commits/families took a pic of a few of the big fellas @BHoge22 @ESPNNFL pic.twitter.com/Pns1pNbigI
— Merril Hoge (@merrilhoge) January 31, 2015
(L-R: OL Zach Hoyt, OL Jacob Jimenez, OL J.J. Nwigwe, DL David Lui, DL Tevita Mounga)
Coppell teammates and BYU commits Scott Huntsman and Charles West were on the scene:
We here!! @charles_1_west pic.twitter.com/xTyEcvM7mi
— Scott Huntsman (@Scott_Huntsman) January 30, 2015
The big visit weekend had BYU running back Squally Canada (5 below) reminiscing about official visits from his past:
A little throwback. Check out my boy @STakitaki to the far right rocking that 16 happy we on the same team now tho pic.twitter.com/UPdnb6GFGi
— Cudi (@Squally_Canada) January 31, 2015
Dallas athlete and BYU commit Micah Simon was pumped about fellow Texan Jimenez pledging to BYU and spent time with some Cougars from the metroplex:
Coolin' with Tejan and Trey! DFW boys brah! pic.twitter.com/YHL8MkhhCb
— Micah Simon (@MicahSavage7) February 1, 2015
S/O to my boy @JacobJimenez321 ! #TexasBoys
— Micah Simon (@MicahSavage7) February 2, 2015
BYU's top-rated commit Kieffer Longson was spotted near that crystal ball:
One of the top gets for BYU in this class is Kieffer Longson. Here is by the National Championship trophy this weeken pic.twitter.com/SX126Yrkf3
— CougarNation.com (@kaceyrobbins) February 2, 2015
Two guys who looked like they had a lot of fun were David Lui and Tevita Mounga:
2015 DE David Lui on official visit at BYU! Go David! #pittfamily #piratetradition #pittsburgfootball #byufootball pic.twitter.com/7i5donO8NT
— Pittsburg HS, FB (@PittFootball1) January 30, 2015
Twas a GREAT WEEKEND...Can't wait to be a COUGAR... #BYU
— Tevita Mounga (@mounga50) February 1, 2015
All I feel is blessed... ✊ #Rahrahrahrahrah #GoCougars #tclan pic.twitter.com/0VxojNtrsO
— Tevita Mounga (@mounga50) January 31, 2015
They said i looked like BIG FOOT... #BYU #snowmobiling #tclan pic.twitter.com/klATiBENpO
— Tevita Mounga (@mounga50) January 31, 2015
These dudes were all spotted:
After the #BYU bball game. BYU commits Zayne Anderson, Beau Hoge, Matt Foley, Will Sedgewick & Kody Wilstead. pic.twitter.com/2ZkE612dGz
— CougarNation.com (@kaceyrobbins) February 1, 2015
Finally, long snapper commit Matt Foley was like a kid in a candy shop. He's excited to be a Cougar.
Had to get a selfie with my dude @fred_warner! Can't wait to be up in provo with him in a few months #BandOfBrothers pic.twitter.com/08QgH0MyPt
— Matt Foley (@THE_LongSnapper) February 1, 2015
Had an amazing time snowmobiling with some of my teammates in Sundance today! #BYUFOOTBALL #2015ChosenOnes pic.twitter.com/5A4Wz6ChNC
— Matt Foley (@THE_LongSnapper) February 1, 2015
Had to get a pic with my man Va'a Niumatalolo. Definitely one of my favorite BYU teammates! #BandOfBrothers pic.twitter.com/IgdGkVPelT
— Matt Foley (@THE_LongSnapper) February 1, 2015
Got an action shot of the one and only @gabbyheroux last night. So glad I got to meet her this weekend pic.twitter.com/Q6r1KiYS73
— Matt Foley (@THE_LongSnapper) February 1, 2015
Had to get a selfie with the one and only @jswaggdaddy on my official pic.twitter.com/Ch8eSXqEIz
— Matt Foley (@THE_LongSnapper) January 31, 2015
Already reppin' that BYU jersey #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/FnFFOpwuaI
— Matt Foley (@THE_LongSnapper) January 30, 2015
Seeing these made me realize I made the best decision of my life when I committed to BYU #2015ChosenOnes #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/9Txwr3Sb2U
— Matt Foley (@THE_LongSnapper) February 1, 2015
Can't thank BYU enough for an amazing weekend. Definitely made the right decision in choosing BYU #2015ChosenOnes pic.twitter.com/rjdyjMf4oI
— Matt Foley (@THE_LongSnapper) February 1, 2015
Signing day is Wednesday. Make sure to bookmark our Signing Day Central stream and join us Feb. 4 for the extravaganza.