Flushed With NIL Resources, Five-Star QB Ryder Lyons Makes Interesting Visit To Small School

Lyons is a five-star recruit in the 2026 class, ranked as the No. 4 quarterback and No. 10 overall prospect by On3. With numerous offers from top programs, including Alabama, Michigan, Oregon, USC, and BYU, Lyons, who is set to do a one year mission next year, took a recent visit to Sacramento State:

While USC was initially considered a frontrunner, there are rumblings Michigan and Oregon have become strong contenders. Lyons has an official visit to Michigan scheduled for April 12-13, 2025.

This visit to Sacramento State is notable in the new NIL landscape. Sacramento State has reportedly secured substantial NIL funding, with figures ranging from $35 million to $50 million