USC Tight End Transfer Walker Lyons Commits to BYU

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BYU added its likely starting tight end to next season’s team as USC transfer Walker Lyons has signed with BYU, according to multiple reports. Lyons is listed as a 4-star transfer by 247 Sports.

BREAKING: USC transfer TE Walker Lyons has signed with BYU, @Hayesfawcett3 and @PeteNakos reporthttps://t.co/dfiddkSs5ypic.twitter.com/0QmMsaqC0A

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 9, 2026

BYU has signed USC tight end transfer Walker Lyons, @chris_hummer and I have learned.

Was a Class of 2023 top-115 overall recruit. Had 20 catches and two touchdowns for the Trojans this season. pic.twitter.com/6dSUDVnhoT

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 9, 2026

Walker is the older brother of BYU QB commit Ryder Lyons. He heavily considered BYU before his mission but ultimately committed to the Trojans. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, Walker was USC’s fifth leading receiver. He finished the season with 20 receptions, 223 receiving yards, and 2 TDs. He had 4 catches for 39 yards at Illinois and 2 catches for 42 yards versus Michigan.

BYU must replace starting tight end Carsen Ryan and Lyons will likely fill that role. He is a big body who has good receiving skills and should see his production see a big uptick now that he has a clear path to be tight end #1. Aaron Roderick has proven that he will use skilled tight ends. Carsen Ryan was BYU’s third leading receiver this season, finishing with 45 receptions, 620 yards, and 3 TDs. Lyons has the same ability to make a similar impact.

Lyons will be a junior this upcoming season and should make a big impact both of his seasons in Provo.

You can watch some highlights below.

I see you Walker Lyons!

Initial contact at the 15-yard line. Disengagement not until out of bounds at the 2-yard line. pic.twitter.com/2cZ6gtUljW

— Shotgun Spratling (@ShotgunSpr) September 3, 2025

Walker Lyons gets his first career touchdown @uscfb up, 31-13.

: FS1 pic.twitter.com/0iGmmDNWG1

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 7, 2025

We’ve talked a lot about Lake McRee and Walker Lyons as a pass catchers this season but the two tight ends were phenomenal blockers vs. Nebraska.

Lyons delivers a big block to help pave a lane for King Miller and McRee buries a defender. #USCpic.twitter.com/TFUCYLTIZ5

— Kendell Hollowell (@KHollowell_) November 2, 2025

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