BYU lands 4-star edge rusher Uhila Wolfgramm from Utah, beating Oklahoma in final two

BYU added another high-impact piece to its 2027 recruiting class on Thursday when 4-star edge rusher Uhila Wolfgramm announced his commitment to the Cougars. Wolfgramm, a Utah prep standout from Maple Mountain High in Spanish Fork, had BYU and Oklahoma as his final two, with the Sooners among the teams pushing hardest for his pledge.

Recruiting analysts and local coverage framed the decision as a meaningful win for BYU’s defensive recruiting, particularly after Oklahoma was able to attract other in-state targets earlier in the cycle. Several reports emphasized that Wolfgramm’s commitment helped BYU keep pace in a recruiting battle that felt more competitive than a typical in-state run for a single program.

Wolfgramm is listed at about 6-foot-3 and roughly 245 to 255 pounds, depending on the recruiting outlet, and is described as a power-focused defender with the balance to potentially grow into multiple roles along the front. Vanquish The Foe described him as a versatile piece who projects to be part of BYU’s future defensive line core, with an emphasis on his ability to affect both the run and the quarterback.

On the recruiting profile side, Deseret News reported that Wolfgramm is rated a four-star prospect with a 0.9241 overall rating in 247 Sports’ composite rankings. That same report placed him as the No. 105 prospect nationally in the 2027 class and No. 13 at his position, while also noting his standing among Utah prospects in the cycle.

The commitment also capped what appeared to be a deliberate closing stretch for BYU. Deseret News said Wolfgramm made his final official visit to BYU on June 19 and previously took an official visit to Oklahoma at the end of May, with additional summer visits to Utah, California and UCLA included in his recruitment. Wolfgramm is coming off a junior season in which MaxPreps numbers cited by Deseret News included 36 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, nine sacks and six quarterback hurries.

For BYU, Wolfgramm’s pledge matters because it gives the program another blue-chip edge option for a defensive build that usually depends on adding immediate athleticism and long-term development. The Cougars have been able to bring in multiple four-star prospects in this class so far, and Wolfgramm was characterized in reporting as BYU’s highest-rated commitment in the 2027 cycle.

For Oklahoma, the result is a setback in a recruitment it appeared to be trending toward late, especially since Wolfgramm remained in the final decision window even after BYU invested time on official visits. The next question is how this shapes both programs’ remaining recruiting priorities at edge and defensive front positions as they continue filling out their 2027 rosters.