10 BYU Athletes That Could Benefit From New Eligibility Rules

On Tuesday, the Division 1 Cabinet approved new eligibility rules. Student-athletes will have five years to play five seasons (with a few exceptions that impact BYU). The new rules can benefit a few notable BYU athletes.

For those athletes that have not used their redshirt seasons, the new rules would grant them an extra year of eligibility. Many top athletes will forego their fifth seasons of eligibility to enter the professional ranks of their respective sports. However, this new rules opens the door for some of them to play one more year in college. In this article, we will recap 10 notable BYU athletes that could extend their college careers under these new rules.

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10. Walker Lyons

BYU tight end Walker Lyons at Spring Camp | BYU Photo

Walker Lyons transferred from USC to BYU with two years of eligibility remaining. Under the new rules, Lyons would have three years of eligibility remaining should he choose to play all five years.

9. Therrian Alexander III

BYU CB Therrian Alexander III against WVU | BYU Photo

Therrian Alexander III arrived at BYU prior to the 2024 season. The Georgia native made an instant impact as a true freshman. Alexander III was entering his true junior season in 2026. He now has three years of eligibility remaining.

8. Raider Damuni

BYU safety Raider Damuni against Arizona | BYU Photo

Raider Damuni came off his mission prior to the 2023 season. Damuni saw the field as a true freshman and has played every season since 2023. Damuni is heading into his senior season. Now, he has two years of eligibility remaining.

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7. Delaney Gibb

Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; BYU Cougars guard Delaney Gibb (11) looks to drive the ball against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images | Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

BYU women’s basketball star Delany Gibb made an immediate impact at BYU. Gibb is going into her true senior season in 2026-2027, so the new rules give her an extra year of…

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