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BYU gets massive commitment from former Oregon recruit

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated Apr 25, 2025 12:15 AM ET

With in-state recruiting becoming more important for every program across the nation, it sometimes feels crucial for a school like BYU.

Utah is a highly underrated state when it comes to skilled football recruits, and many schools compete with BYU for top talent. The Cougars do sometimes have a "religious advantage," similar to Notre Dame's, but usually, they find themselves in tough recruiting battles.

On Thursday, BYU secured a major victory that will bolster head coach Kalani Sitake's 2025 class. Bott Mulitalo from American Fork, Utah, committed to the Cougars.

BREAKING: Four-Star IOL Bott Mulitalo has Committed to BYU, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’5 295 IOL from Highland, UT was previously Committed to Oregon

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— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 24, 2025

Mulitalo is listed at 6-foot-4, 275 pounds, and is ranked as the No. 8 offensive tackle recruit in the country, according to 247Sports. He immediately became one of BYU's top 2026 commitments alongside 4-star tight end Brock Harris from St. George, Utah.

Again, especially with the Utah Utes nearby, in-state recruiting is vital for Sitake and his team. With the addition of Mulitalo, BYU now has the second and third-ranked players in the state, and that's a significant deal for the Cougars.

Sitake's 2026 class is now ranked No. 33 in the country.

Andrew Kulha

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