All-Big 12: Top commitments for each of the league's 16 programs

The Big 12 is not often featured atop the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, but the conference has made its presence felt to some extent in the 2026 cycle. Four five-stars in the Rivals300 are currently committed to Big 12 programs.

As of July 30, the 16 programs in the conference combine to hold 33 commitments from blue-chip prospects, per the Rivals Industry Ranking. West Virginia, Kansas State and Cincinnati are currently the only Big 12 programs that don’t have a blue-chip pledge to date.

BYU currently checks in atop the team rankings in the conference. The Cougars and Baylor each have four blue-chip commitments apiece, tied for the most in the Big 12.

Below are the top commitments for each of the 16 programs this cycle:

Arizona — QB Oscar Rios

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 177 NATL. (No. 13 QB)
School: Downey (Calif.)
About: Rios kept a lowkey recruitment upon coming back on the board with a decommitment from Purdue. He took his official visits, and while Kentucky set the bar high and UCLA made a splash, it was the Wildcats that made the best impression. As a junior for Downey, Rios hurled for more than 2,500 yards and 22 touchdowns to six interceptions. He also rushed for over 700 yards and an additional 11 scores. Rios has found the end zone 74 times across the last two seasons.

Arizona State — QB Jake Fette

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 79 NATL. (No. 7 QB)
School: Del Valle (Texas)
Elite 11 Review: “Fette was the most explosive mover among the Elite 11 Finalists. A twitched-up athlete, Fette showed eye-catching reactive quickness throughout the week. We came away from Day 1 thinking that Fette moved at a different speed than most others. We continued to see flashes of that explosive burst throughout the week. He also showed a live arm. While Fette had a bumpy 7-on-7 session on Day 3, the movement skills were evident.”

Baylor — EDGE Jamarion Carlton

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 62 NATL. (No. 11 EDGE)
School: Temple (Texas)
On the decision: “It’s family down there. They make you feel love. Everything about it is love,” he told Rivals about the Bears. “I love how they communicate. Every Monday morning I get a big text from the whole coaching staff. They have been consistent with contact a lot … I love how they practice. They’re gonna have a good year this year … they’re gonna be up there in the Big 12.”

BYU — QB Ryder Lyons

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 32 NATL. (No. 5 QB)
School: Folsom (Calif.)
Coach’s Take: “I just think he’s a phenomenal athlete. You take a look at a kid who, he has a basketball background. It’s not that he’s a superstar in the basketball court or anything, but you do see a guy that’s very athletic. So he’s able to just create. He’s one that, yes, he could use his legs to end up, having a 50 yard run out there, but he’s also going to do a real good job using his legs just to create space and buy just a little bit more time to end up making a big play down field. That’s something that is pretty common that you’d see on him. If there was a Heisman Trophy that would go out to high school football, you would imagine that Ryder would definitely be in the mix for that just with his style of play. He’s just a big-time play maker, and it comes very natural to him too. So that’s that’s the awesome part.” — Quarterback trainer Danny Hernandez

Cincinnati — S Markell Taylor

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 656 NATL. (No. 54 S)
School: North Paulding (Ga.)
On Cincinnati: “The main things I love about Cincinnati is the strong communication between me and the coach’s since February,” Taylor told Rivals’ Chad Simmons this month. “They have shown me how I’m a great fit and how they could develop me in the future. I also like the program and the players are amazing, so main thing that keeps me committed is the communication and strong connection.”

Colorado — CB Preston Ashley

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 234 NATL. (No. 23 CB)
School: Brandon (Miss.)
On the decision: “The visit is what did it,” Ashley told Rivals. “It was first time there, and everything was right. I fit like a glove there with the system they run. Coach (Robert) Livingston put Travis Hunter and other guys in position to make plays, and I think I can do that, too.”

Houston — QB Keisean Henderson

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 18 NATL. (No. 4 QB)
School: Legacy SSS (Texas)
Elite 11 Review: “Henderson owns one of the highest upsides among the Elite 11 Finalists. The Houston commit is a loose coordinated athlete with a strong arm. Henderson had highlight moments on each day of action, making some of the best throws we saw all week. His pass on a deep corner route during his pro day was the best throw we saw on Day 2. He was very aggressive during 7-on-7, finishing 14 of 25 with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Initially considered as an athlete prospect, Henderson has blossomed into a promising quarterback and has made nice strides with his mechanics over the past year. We’re eager to see if he can carry those improvements into the fall during his senior season.”

Iowa State — WR Milan Parris

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 299 NATL. (No. 50 WR)
School: Walsh Jesuit (Ohio)
About: The 6-foot-5, 200-pound pass catcher Parris shut his recruitment down early with a verbal to the Cyclones in late January. He had Power-4 offers from Cincinnati, Kentucky, Purdue and Wisconsin at the time. Maryland and Michigan State offered post-commitment, but Parris remained solid to head coach Matt Campbell and staff. As a junior in 2024, Parris caught 28 passes for 597 yards and nine touchdowns. He averaged better than 21.3 yards per reception.” — Bill Seals, Cyclone Report

Kansas — S James Dunnigan Jr.

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 133 NATL. (No. 12 S)
School: Manhattan (Kan.)
On the decision: “They are investing a lot into the program at Kansas,” Dunnigan told Rivals’ Chad Simmons. “They are building a new stadium, they are building a new city around the stadium and they are hungry. It is about change at Kansas and I can be a big part of that. There is a new life in the program and they are preparing to do big things.”

Kansas State — EDGE Tucker Ashford

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 423 NATL. (No. 46 EDGE)
School: Fort Worth Christian (Texas)
On the decision: “The biggest reason I chose Kansas State is because of the love within the program — between not only players, but coaches. They all showed crazy love,” Ashford told Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman. “I knew it was gonna be Kansas State after the last official visit I took. I took a lot of time and really thought about what would be best for me and I decided on Kansas State.”

Oklahoma State — DL Danny Beale

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 193 NATL. (No. 20 DL)
School: Cross County (Ark.)
About: Beale joined the Oklahoma State class on June 25, choosing head coach Mike Gundy and Co. over the likes of North Carolina, Ole Miss and Missouri. Ahead of his decision, he spoke with Rivals’ Chad Simmons about what was going to factor into his pledge: “Player development is important when I commit. I want to go somewhere that needs me too. I want to get on the field, so I am looking for a school that is not heavy at my position.” He’s also the top-ranked player in Arkansas.

TCU — EDGE Jesse Ford

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 192 NATL. (No. 24 EDGE)
School: Martin (Texas)
On the decision: “The coaches treat me so well and this is somewhere I would want to be for the rest of my college career,” Ford told Rivals. “We are building something no one’s ever going to expect … I just wanted to stay home and put on for my city.”

Texas Tech — OT Felix Ojo

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 12 NATL. (No. 3 OT)
School: Lake Ridge (Texas)
Scouting Summary: “Developmental offensive tackle with the frame, length, and physicality to develop into a top prospect at the position. Measured in at around 6-foot-6, 275 pounds with plus length before his senior season. Has a lean, long frame and should be able to add considerable mass once in a college strength program. Pairs his long arms with outstanding hand strength to stun defenders on contact. Punch is palpable, both on film and in the camp setting. Latches onto defensive linemen and manipulates them to his will. Plays with a nasty edge, working to finish blocks. Flashes dominance as a run blocker. Play strength, length, and solid athleticism point to upside in pass protection. Showed considerable growth in his game from his sophomore to junior seasons. Will need to improve his lower body flexibility as he can play high and displays some hip stiffness. The youngest top offensive tackle prospect in the cycle, turning 18 years old in July prior to his freshman season of college football. Rapid rate of improvement and notable strengths give him one of the higher upsides among 2026 offensive tackles.”

UCF — EDGE Alhassan Iddrissu

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 320 NATL. (No. 30 EDGE)
School: St. Thomas More (Conn.)
About: Originally hailing from Modesto, Calif., Iddrissu plays for the premier high school program in Connecticut and is currently set to head to Orlando at the next level. His stock is rising ahead of his senior campaign and currently headlines the pledge list for returning head coach Scott Frost and the UCF staff. He committed on June 12 and also holds offers from the likes of Michigan, USC, Florida State and Washington.

Utah — OT Kelvin Obot

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 50 NATL. (No. 6 OT)
School: Fruitland (Idaho)
Scouting Summary: “A hyper-athletic offensive tackle who has one of the highest upsides at the position in the 2026 cycle. One of the top prospects from the state of Idaho in recent memory. Measured at over 6-foot-5.5, 300 pounds with arms over 34 inches before his senior season. Lines up at both offensive tackle spots for his high school team. Truly dominates the level of competition. A fantastic functional athlete who is an effortless mover. Shows outstanding reactive quickness in pass protection, quickly resetting his feet. An effortless mover to the second level. Drives undersized defensive linemen off the ball at will. Plays with strong leverage, sinking his hips and firing up through the defensive linemen. Plants the opposition in the dirt at a high rate. Also lines up at defensive line, racking up 52 tackles and six sacks. Plays for former first-rounder and All-Pro offensive tackle Jordan Gross at Fruitland High School. Also a top thrower in track and field, winning state titles in the shot put (54-3 feet) and discus (155 feet) as a junior. Unproven in a neutral setting, and plays a lower level of competition in rural Idaho. May need some time to adjust to the speed of the game at the college level, but has the upside to develop into a top college offensive tackle and eventual early-round NFL Draft pick.”

West Virginia — ATH Jyron Hughley

Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 443 NATL. (No. 19 ATH)
School: Cardinal Newman (Fla.)
On the decision: “What made WVU right for me was how it has always been a home for me it always held a special place and my heart since I was a baby,” Hughley told Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong. “I have a lot of history there. I have three uncles that played there Ja’Juan, Travis and Jashaun. I also have family that still lives there till this day.”