The early college football signing period for the Class of 2025 recently concluded, yet the BYU Cougars have already made a remarkable start on their 2026 recruiting class through a legacy recruit. This showcases the Cougars' ability to build a strong foundation for the future. On Tuesday evening, cornerback Justice Brathwaite from Higley High in Gilbert, Arizona, declared his commitment to the Cougars, becoming the first prospect in the Class of 2026 to do so. His father, Reynaldo, was a running back at BYU in the early 2000s. In 2003, Reynaldo achieved remarkable feats, finishing with a team-high 812 rushing yards and two touchdowns, along with 100 receiving yards. He even set a school record that still stands by taking a carry 95 yards for a touchdown against San Diego State, the longest run from scrimmage in program history.

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Details of the 2025 Signing Period

The recent early college football signing period for the Class of 2025 was a crucial time for many teams. It marked the beginning of the recruitment process for the upcoming class. For the BYU Cougars, it was a time to showcase their potential and start building for the future. The fact that they were able to make a strong start with a legacy recruit like Justice Brathwaite is a testament to their recruiting efforts.In this period, teams were vying for the best prospects, and the Cougars managed to secure the commitment of one of the top recruits in the Class of 2026. This gives them a head start in building a competitive team for the future.

Justice Brathwaite's Background and Offer List

Justice Brathwaite is listed at 6 feet and 160 pounds and holds scholarship offers from several prominent universities in addition to BYU. According to 247 Sports, he has offers from Arizona State, Iowa State, Kansas, San Diego State, UNLV, and UTEP. This shows his potential and the interest he has generated from other schools.Two months ago, he posted on X that he was in attendance at LaVell Edwards Stadium as BYU beat Arizona on Oct. 12. This shows his connection to the team and his passion for playing college football at BYU. His commitment to the Cougars is a significant boost for the team and their recruiting efforts.