Oklahoma picks up 3-star, 2020 linebacker Shane Whitter

Alex Grinch’s ‘Speed D’ gets a new addition.

Three-star linebacker, Shane Whitter announced his commitment to Oklahoma Wednesday morning…

Alex Grinch’s ‘Speed D’ gets a new addition.

Three-star linebacker, Shane Whitter announced his commitment to Oklahoma Wednesday morning via Twitter.

Whitter was previously committed to Wake Forrest since March.

The Burlington, North Carolina (Williams High School) native stands six-foot-two and 236 pounds. The three-star linebacker is the No. 32 overall ranked recruit in the state of North Carolina and holds a 5.6 rating according to Rivals.

Whitter makes the eighteenth commitment to the Sooners in the class of 2020 and joins Bishop McGuinness’ (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), Brynden Walker as one of two linebackers committed to play for Grinch and Brian Odom.

Oklahoma’s 2020 recruiting class currently ranks No. 13 in the Rival’s rankings. The Sooners are now just five spots behind No. 8 Texas for the best class in the Big 12 for 2020. Outside of Oklahoma and the Longhorns, Kansas is the next highest ranked 2020 recruiting class coming in at No. 30. Iowa State is No. 36 and Oklahoma State are No. 40.

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