Oklahoma lands No. 1 center of the 2022 class on Tuesday

The No. 1 center in the 2022 recruiting class, Demetrius Hunter made his pledge to play football for the Oklahoma Sooners on Tuesday.

The Oklahoma Sooners can now add another commit on the offensive side of the ball. On Monday, the No. 1 center in the country Demetrius Hunter committed to play in Norman. The four-star center held offers from Arizona State, Colorado, Oklahoma State, Southern Methodist, and Texas A&M. This is Bill Bedenbaugh’s first commit of the 2022 cycle.

“They had a good season,” Hunter said. “They won, what is that, six straight Big 12 Championships? So, I like that. Coach Bedenbaugh is a good coach, I got a good relationship with him. I talk to him every day, call him every day. I also like talking to the head coach as well, coach Lincoln Riley. We talk a lot, he calls me and says he wants me up there so we got a real good relationship.” – Demetrius Hunter to 247Sports

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 3 89 1
Rivals 4 44 2
ESPN
247 Composite 3 417 56 1

Vitals

Hometown Orange, Texas
Projected Position Center
Height 6-3
Weight 290

Recruitment

  • Offered on Jun. 26, 2020
  • Committed on Mar. 2, 2021

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