Defensive Lineman Danny Saili Could Make an Instant Impact for BYU

Danny Saili recently flipped his commitment from Texas Tech to BYU

On Monday, defensive tackle Danny Saili flipped his commitment from Texas Tech to BYU. Saili, a three-star recruit from Hutchinson Community College, committed to the Red Raiders back in November over competing offers from Oklahoma, Miami, Arizona, Maryland, NC State, and a handful of Group of Five schools. He is a top-20 JUCO player in the country according to the recruiting services like 247Sports and Rivals. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Saili has great size and 6'2 and 355 pounds. Even at 355 pounds, he moves very well. He can get off blocks with his strength or he can use his quickness to avoid blocks and get in running lanes. He has the talent to compete for a starting spot right away.

Saili's commitment to Texas Tech didn't keep the BYU coaching staff from reaching out and forming a relationship with him. BYU invited Saili on an official visit on the last weekend before signing day, and ultimately BYU showed enough on the official visit to get him to flip his commitment.

When Kalani Sitake was hired as BYU's head coach, the expectations of the defensive line were elevated. During his tenure, the defensive line has never been able to live up to those lofty expectations. This is the kind of recruiting class that could turn things around in the defensive trenches. Saili is one of the better defensive line recruiting wins in the Sitake era. He is exactly the type of player that BYU fans hoped would come to Provo when Sitake was hired.

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