Four-Star TE Walker Lyons commits to USC

Four-star tight end Walker Lyons of Folsom (CA) High announced his commitment to USC Wednesday afternoon.

The 6-foot-5, 230 pounder was previously committed to Stanford.

Walker on why he chose USC

“What stood out was the ability to be able to play top tier football while getting a top tier education from a prestigious university.”

Relationship with coaching staff stood out

“Coach Riley recruited me harder than any other coach in the country, he is one of the best minds in college football and I trust him to involve me in the offense and in the pass game.”

Walker Lyons Scouting Summary

“One of the more polished pass catchers at the tight end position in the 2023 recruiting cycle. Lines up with his hand in the dirt as a true in-line Y, splits out wide and lines up in the slot as a flex option. Excellent body control and ability to contort his frame to be in the best position to catch the football. Measured in at 6-foot-5, just under 230 pounds. Had 44 receptions for 746 yards and 9 touchdowns as a junior. Helped lead NorCal powerhouse Folsom High to a state championship final as a junior. Twitchy off the line of scrimmage and has tremendous wiggle for his size as a route runner. Shows some explosiveness as a hooper on the hardwood. Needs to be more violent in the run game as a blocker but does have willingness. May not have the length or pure catch radius of some other top tight end prospects. Expected to take a two-year LDS mission.”

Lyons ranks as the No. 119 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 7 quarterback and the No. 10 player in the state of California.