Thomas Prescott, a 6‑foot‑5, 220‑pound tight end from Batavia High School in Illinois, has verbally committed to the University of Wyoming’s football program.
A standout prospect in the 2027 class
At 6‑5 and 220 pounds, Prescott combines size and athleticism that have drawn attention from programs across the country. During his junior season he recorded 19 receptions for 373 yards and five touchdowns, numbers that helped him earn 14 scholarship offers.
The list of suitors reads like a who’s who of college football. In addition to the Mountain West foes Air Force, New Mexico and Northern Illinois, Prescott also received consideration from Ivy League institutions Yale, Cornell and Penn, as well as a national recruiting analyst from CBS Sports.
Tom Lemming, a longtime high‑school recruiting guru, labeled Prescott as one of the premier tight end prospects in Illinois for the 2027 cycle, underscoring the high regard in which he is held.
Impact on Wyoming’s recruiting class
Prescott’s verbal pledge marks the seventh known commitment to head coach Jay Sawvel, pushing the Cowboys’ 2027 class to a national ranking of 96th out of 138 Football Bowl Subdivision programs. The early influx of talent suggests the staff could finish the cycle with as many as 15 signees by summer, a milestone that would represent the most commitments this early in the Sawvel era.
The commitment not only bolsters the on‑field outlook for Wyoming but also signals the program’s growing appeal among top‑tier prep athletes seeking a blend of competitive play and academic opportunity.