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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-04T17:51:39.000Z",
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  "textContent": "BYU’s fourth commitment from its 2027 recruiting class can be found a long way from Provo.\n\nNew Jersey cornerback Ryan Wooten was committed to the Cougars, he announced Sunday via social media.\n\n> 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\n>\n> — Ryan Wooten, Jr. (@RyanWooten_27) May 3, 2026\n\nWooten, 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.\n\nAs a junior for St. Peter’s Prep this past season, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound Wooten logged 46 total tackles with an interception.\n\n> #gocougs🐾 pic.twitter.com/YYxq9OOVZw\n>\n> — Ryan Wooten, Jr. (@RyanWooten_27) May 3, 2026\n\nAside 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.",
  "title": "BYU has added a coveted cornerback recruit from the East Coast"
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