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PROVO — Commitments are a part of most junior days, and BYU received one from Austin Hoyt, a 6-foot-7, 240-pound offensive lineman from Argonaut High in Jackson, Calif.
"I love BYU, and knew that if they offered me, that I'd commit immediately," said Hoyt. "I love everything about their school. Just being there today, you could really feel a great spirit. BYU is the only place that has that feeling for me."
Hoyt had received offers from such schools as Air Force and Utah, and was receiving a lot of attention from Pac-12 programs. He was being recruited as both an offensive lineman and defensive end.
He'll be playing for offensive line coach Mark Weber at BYU, whom he's built a great rapport with.
"He's awesome with how he is and how he works with you," he said. "Today, at junior day, I was reminded of how great of a coach he is, and I really couldn't ask for a better one to learn from."
Following the workouts, Hoyt met with head coach Bronco Mendenhall, and they talked about all the things that make BYU a unique place.
"We talked about everything," he said. "He talked about the standards at BYU, and how it's important to become not only a great football player, but a great student and a great person, and I love that about him. I couldn't be happier than to be a part of BYU's great football program."
Hoyt plans to serve an LDS Church mission following his first season at BYU.
