BYU has added a coveted cornerback recruit from the East Coast

BYU’s fourth commitment from its 2027 recruiting class can be found a long way from Provo.

New Jersey cornerback Ryan Wooten was committed to the Cougars, he announced Sunday via social media.

1000% Comitted!! @BYUfootball #gocougs🐾 @kalanifsitake @lew_walk7 @Coach_Popp @Bbradley_BYU @BYU_CoachJustin @BYUFBRecruiting @anniebarham_ @KinslerLatish @CoachTyusMoe @247Sports @On3 @SPPFootball @CoachRichHansen pic.twitter.com/Y9umzCO3Zu

— Ryan Wooten, Jr. (@RyanWooten_27) May 3, 2026

Wooten, rated as a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports, chose BYU over the likes of Florida, Florida State, Boston College and a number of other notable programs. He ranks as the No. 16 overall player in New Jersey and the No. 61 cornerback nationally.

As a junior for St. Peter’s Prep this past season, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound Wooten logged 46 total tackles with an interception.

#gocougs🐾 pic.twitter.com/YYxq9OOVZw

— Ryan Wooten, Jr. (@RyanWooten_27) May 3, 2026

Aside from Wooten, California defensive lineman Jeremiah Williams, Las Vegas running back Ezra Sanelivi and Herriman athlete Tytan DeJong comprise the rest of BYU’s 2027 recruiting class.