BYU loses four-star recruit Bode Sparrow to Oklahoma in 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Bode Sparrow, a four-star recruit and top athlete from Utah, committed to Oklahoma on June 26, 2026, after being a target for BYU and Utah. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound safety and receiver had narrowed his choices to BYU, Utah, Oregon, and Oklahoma but ultimately chose the Sooners, seeking what he described as a chance to play at the highest level. BYU had made Sparrow its primary recruiting focus, particularly painful given his local ties and the school's connection to his faith. As recruiting continues, attention now turns to receiver Blake Wong, who will announce his decision on June 27.
- •Sparrow was rated the best player in Utah for the 2027 recruiting class.
- •BYU was the first school to offer Sparrow a scholarship.
- •Sparrow's commitment sparked disappointment among BYU fans.
- •Recruiting efforts now focus on Blake Wong's upcoming announcement.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Analysis: BYU whiffs on Bode Sparrow, is last in Big 12 recruiting for 2027. Time to panic in Provo?
"Four-star recruit Bode Sparrow picking Oklahoma on Friday is a huge loss for BYU and Utah, but a local recruiting expert says it is not time to panic -- yet
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