BYU Football Lands Commitment From Lehi’s Devaughn Eka
Sep 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
BYU football picked up a commitment from Devaughn Eka out of Lehi High School. (Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)
(Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)
LEHI, Utah – BYU football picked up a commitment from an in-state running back in Devaughn Eka.
Eka announced his commitment on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday night.
Lehi running back Devaughn Eka commits to BYU
“It’s official! I have committed to @BYUfootball,” Eka wrote on X.
“I want to thank everyone that has made this journey possible. Family, friends, coaches, and fans. Thanks [Kalani Sitake], [Harvey Unga], and [BYU Football Recruiting].”
🚨 Breaking News🚨
It’s official! I have committed to @BYUfootball 🙏🏽 🏈
I want to thank everyone that has made this journey possible. Family, friends, coaches and fans.
Thanks @kalanifsitake @unga45 @BYUFBRecruiting #GoCougs@Andy_Pham1 @BlairAngulo @GregBiggins… pic.twitter.com/mAVXQxlSIM
— Devaughn Eka (@Devaughn_Eka) September 23, 2025
A three-star prospect in the class of 2026, Eka picked BYU over offers from San Diego State, Sacramento State, UNLV, and others.
So far in his senior season at Lehi, Eka has rushed for 480 yards and eight touchdowns in five games. Last week at Skyridge, Eka had a season-high 20 carries for 137 yards and two touchdowns.
Eka joins Lehi teammate Legend Glasker in BYU’s 2026 recruiting class. The Cougars have secured 20 commitments and rank 23rd in the country for their class.
Eka participated in the Under Armour Next camp at West High School in Salt Lake City in May and spoke to KSL Sports.
“They’re gonna get a hard worker. I’m just going to be there; I’ve proven myself at the high school level. So, I’m just going to try to prove myself at the college level,” Eka said to KSL Sports in May, on what the college of his choice will be getting in him. “I’m going to work hard, I’ve got good speed.”
I met the Legend RB Jamal Williams @jswaggdaddy at the first @BYUfootball home game. Thanks for the experience 🙏🏽🙏🏽🏈#GoCougs@BYUFBRecruiting #WeAreLehi pic.twitter.com/LWNPUXml2K
— Devaughn Eka (@Devaughn_Eka) August 31, 2025
Earlier this season, Eka was in attendance for BYU football’s season-opener against the Portland State Vikings. Eka shared a picture on X of him with BYU’s all-time leading rusher and NFL player, Jamaal Williams.
Devaughn Eka and Lehi High School are back in action this Friday night as they host 6-0 Herriman.
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for sports.ksl.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.
Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.
