{"id":3808,"date":"2026-07-18T18:35:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T18:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanmovershub.com\/?p=3808"},"modified":"2026-07-18T18:35:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T18:35:52","slug":"3-star-edge-rusher-jag-ioane-commits-to-byu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanmovershub.com\/?p=3808","title":{"rendered":"3-star edge rusher Jag Ioane commits to BYU"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BYU\u2019s recruiting efforts this summer paid off again Saturday, as another recruit from the state of Utah committed to the Cougars.<\/p>\n

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This time, it was Orem High edge Jag Ioane, who took his official visit to BYU a little over a month ago.<\/p>\n

Ioane is the sixth player from the Beehive State to commit to the Cougars in this recruiting cycle.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Jag Ioane (@jagioane_) July 18, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Who is Jag Ioane?<\/h3>\n

Ioane is a 6-3, 185-pound edge rushing talent who is rated a three-star recruit with an 0.86 composite ranking and is the No. 22 prospect from the state of Utah in 247 Sports\u2019 composite rankings. 247 composite also has him as the No. 103 edge rusher on a national level.<\/p>\n

Ioane helped Orem wins its first state title since 2020 last season, when the Tigers beat Springville 42-7 in the 5A state championship game.<\/p>\n

He ended his junior year with 30 tackles and six sacks, as well as a defensive touchdown. In Orem\u2019s 5A semifinal win over West, Ioane had six tackles and a sack to help the Tigers advance to the championship game.<\/p>\n

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BYU beat out several other prominent schools for Ioane\u2019s commitment. This summer, he also took official visits to Michigan, Washington, Utah and Boise State, as well as an official visit to BYU mid-June. <\/p>\n

Ioane, who projects as a hybrid edge\/linebacker at the college level, told On3\u2019s Greg Biggins why he chose BYU over his other finalists that included two Big Ten schools, rival Utah and Group of 6 darling Boise State.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest reasons I chose BYU is the player development, the coaching staff and the vision they have for me to ultimately make it to the next level,\u201d Ioane told Biggins. \u201cThe coaching staff at BYU showed me time and time again how they will utilize me and develop me into the player I want to become. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy family gave me their input as well but left it up to me completely. I\u2019ve been to BYU a ton over the last year and really like the direction the program is going in and I\u2019m really excited to be a part of what they\u2019re building right now.\u201d<\/p>\n