BYU secures commitment from 3-star athlete Peyton Higginson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:59 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Three-star athlete Peyton Higginson from Salem Hills High has committed to play football for BYU, opting for the Cougars over offers from Michigan and Utah State. Higginson, who plans to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints beginning next February, expressed excitement about joining BYU's program, which he believes will aid his development on and off the field. He had over 20 scholarship offers before choosing BYU, marking the Cougars' ongoing momentum in recruiting. Higginson is the 13th commitment for BYU's 2027 class and is listed as the No. 22 athlete by Rivals.com.
- •Higginson plays as a receiver and safety for Salem Hills High.
- •He had 81 tackles and three interceptions last season.
- •Higginson is 6-foot-3 and weighs 185 pounds.
- •BYU's recruiting momentum includes commitments from other four-star prospects.
- •He is related to former BYU players John Nelson and Porter Gustin.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — BYU stays hot on football recruiting trail, gets commitment from 3-star athlete Peyton Higginson of Salem Hills
"Another top in-state recruit, three-star athlete Peyton Higginson of Salem Hills High, has chosen to play college football for BYU.
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