PROVO -- BYU head football coach Bronco Mendenhall today announced running back recruit Harvey Unga has requested to delay his enrollment at BYU.
"We feel this decision is best for both Harvey and our program," Mendenhall said. "Through the process of making this decision, Harvey has expressed his strong commitment to our program. We are equally committed to Harvey and look forward to him joining our program."
Mendenhall said Unga is expected to enroll in January and join the team at that time.
Mendenhall also announced he has released offensive line recruit Peter Vailahi from his commitment to play football for the Cougars.
"This was a mutual decision made in the best interest of Peter, as well as our football program," Mendenhall said.
Vailahi, a 6-foot-4, 290-pound offensive lineman signed with the Cougars in February and is expected to pursue other playing opportunities closer to his home in North Carolina.