Tag: 2023 Recruiting Cycle

LOOK: Oklahoma Sooners past and future launch CHO23N recruiting campaign

Oklahoma Sooners of the past and future took to Twitter to launch OU’s #CHO23N recruiting campaign with personalized player cards and videos.

It’s been a pretty great summer already on the 2023 recruiting trail. Early in the cycle, the Oklahoma Sooners have landed three five-star commitments, two four-star commitments, and one from a quickly rising interior offensive lineman.

As August gives way to September and the opening of the latest contact period, the Oklahoma Sooners began their 2023 recruiting push with a social media launch.

Using the hashtag #CHO23N, the OU athletics media department launched a social media push for the class of 2023. With Sooners in the NFL and 2023 commits like Malachi Nelson and Luke Hasz on board, Annie Hanson and her team created a multimedia campaign to assist with the Sooners recruiting efforts.

Not only is the “23” in #CHO23N a reference to the 2023 recruiting cycle, but a reference to their deal with Michael Jordan and his brand of apparel. Jordan highlights can be seen in short videos produced for Malachi Nelson and Luke Hasz’s Twitter accounts.

The videos take on a late 80s hip-hop music video flair aimed at targets from Oklahoma, California, and Florida and shared by their high-level commits from each of those states.

Though much of the focus in college football is on the week one slate of games, the OU athletic department captured the attention of the college football world with its launch. It was a fun and exciting look at the past and future of Oklahoma Sooners football.

Take a look at the player cards and videos the OU athletics media department created for such former greats like CeeDee Lamb, Lane Johnson, and Samaje Perine.

What are the Oklahoma Sooners getting in 5-star wide receiver Brandon Inniss?

The Oklahoma Sooners landed another big-time commitment for the 2023 recruiting cycle, but what are they getting in 5-star WR Brandon Inniss

After a relatively tumultuous few months with wide receiver recruiting for the 2022 class, Lincoln Riley and the Oklahoma staff have not let it affect their efforts in recruiting receivers for the 2023 class.

Brandon Inniss, a wide receiver out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, announced Sunday he would be joining the Sooners 2023 recruiting class as he verbally committed with friends and family looking on.

Rated as the number one wide receiver in the country on 247Sports and a top 20 prospect per ESPN, Inniss is a major get for the Sooners.

What exactly are the Sooners getting in their newest commit?

When looking at Inniss’ high school performance, the first thing that stands out is his physicality. He’s hard to bring down on first contact and is constantly fighting for the extra yards. Multiple three to five-yard hitches became 15-yard gains because of how physical and shifty Inniss is after the catch.

He shows the ability to get behind the defense with ease and has sure hands at such a young age. The young receiver will go up and over defenders in traffic to make a play.

In Riley’s offense, that’s a plus as Riley loves calling goal-line and slot fades to smaller but still athletic guys.

Inniss will get better at blocking the older and more physically mature he gets. He wants to block, and he puts effort into it, which is a coach’s dream.

The rest will come with more repetitions and more physical maturity. He catches screens and slants from the slot and can take the top off of a defense from the outside via vertical routes and deep crossing patterns.

Lincoln Riley covets versatility from his receivers, and Inniss’ ability to play inside and outside should serve him well as he looks to get on the field early for playing time.  Inniss can threaten teams vertically, attack the ball in the air, and is a threat to take a slant or screen and turn it into big yards after the catch. He’s a threat to score from anywhere on the field.

Simply put, he’s a dynamic wide receiver, and he knows it.

5-Star, number 1 wide receiver in 2023 commits to the Oklahoma Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners landed another big-time prospect to the 2023 recruiting class with the commitment from top wide receiver Brandon Inniss.

The Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver group has taken a hit this Summer with Jordan Hudson (SMU) and Talyn Shetron (Oklahoma State) already finding new homes and Luther Burden looking for a new landing spot. While the losses are significant for the 2022 recruiting cycle, the Sooners have had an incredible run with the 2023 class.

They’ve already landed five recruits for 2023 and today got another big-time commitment from 5-star wide receiver Brandon Inniss.

Inniss chose the Oklahoma Sooners over Alabama, Florida, Ohio State, and Miami and adds to a 2023 recruiting class that’s already the number one group with a year and a half until national signing day.

Joining a group that already includes Malachi Nelson, Treyaun Webb, Makai Lemon, Luke Hasz, and Joshua Bates, the offensive side of the ball continues to pick up steam for 2023 with the commitment of Inniss.

With the commitment, the Sooners continue to bolster their class for the 2023 recruiting cycle.

Andrew Ivins, a Southeast Recruiting Analyst for 247Sports, had this to say about Inniss:

Promising build for a young receiver. A two-year contributor at the varsity level that is known for his big-play ability. Understands the importance of setting up and selling routes. Mixes gears well. Attacks the ball in the air and often times becomes a bigger target for quarterbacks than his size would initially suggest. Might lack a true top gear, but plays fast in pads and can get behind a defense. Has run in the 4.6s on the lasers in the 40-yard dash. Fluid when it comes to changing directions. Good in the open field after a catch. Getting better at breaking tackles. Willing blocker, although that’s an area of his game he can also keep improving. The type of prospect that many college coaches have already circled as a priority for them in South Florida. Should develop into a multi-year starter at a Top 25 program level given skillset and athletic profile. Has a chance to eventually play on Sundays. – Ivins

Inniss announced via his Twitter account today that he plans to make his commitment decision known on Aug. 22 on CBS.

Brandon Inniss’ Recruiting Profile

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 5 16 4 1
Rivals 5 4 1 1
ESPN – – – –
247 Composite 5 9 3 1

Vitals

Hometown Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Projected Position Wide Receiver
Height 6-1
Weight 190

Recruitment

  • Offered on March 6, 2020
  • Unofficial visit on June 18, 2021
  • Committed August 22, 2021

Offers

  • Oklahoma
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Ohio State
  • Miami (Fla.)

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How to watch Sooners commits Malachi Nelson and Makai Lemon in Los Alamitos vs Bakersfield

How to watch Oklahoma Sooners commits Malachi Nelson and Makai Lemon, and target DeAndre Moore in their 2023 season debut.

The Oklahoma Sooners have had quite the Summer on the recruiting trail. Though 2022 has taken some hits in recent weeks, the 2023 class is off to an amazing start with the number one recruiting class in the nation early in the cycle.

After Treyaun Webb got the party started as the first commitment of the cycle, Makai Lemon and Malachi Nelson followed to blow the roof off. With several more top-flight recruits set to make decisions this summer, 2023 has the makings to be the best recruiting class in Lincoln Riley’s tenure as head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners.

Though they won’t make it to Norman for a couple more years, you can get a first hand look tonight at Nelson, Lemon, and another Los Alamitos High target of the Oklahoma Sooners, DeAndre Moore, tonight on YouTube.

Los Alamitos will take on Bakersfield tonight at 6:00 pm CDT central time. It will be the first game for DeAndre Moore with his new teammates after transferring in less than about a month ago.

Los Alamitos is the number six team in the state of California according to MaxPreps.com.

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Oklahoma Sooners 2023 Recruitment Tracker

The Oklahoma Sooners have gotten off to a fantastic start in the 2023 recruiting cycle.

The Oklahoma Sooners have gotten off to a fast start in the 2023 recruiting cycle. With five recruits committed to the Sooners, Lincoln Riley and company have the No. 1 recruiting class.

Oklahoma’s offense continues to get reinforcements to build upon its already stellar reputation with the ’23 class. Headlined by Malachi Nelson, the Sooners have picked up skill position players at wide receiver, tight end and running back. With two five-star commits and two four-stars, the class is shaping up nicely for Oklahoma.

The next big name on the docket is five-star wide receiver Brandon Inniss, who plans to make his commitment known on Aug. 22.

Sooners among top 5 for 2023’s No. 1 wide receiver, sets decision date

The top wide receiver in the 2023 recruiting cycle narrowed his list to five and set a commitment date for Aug. 22.

The Oklahoma Sooners have had a huge 2023 recruiting cycle, landing Malachi Nelson, Treyaun Webb, Makai Lemon and Luke Hasz.

They’re the favorites to get a commitment from 2023 athlete DeAndre Moore who just joined Nelson and Lemon at Los Alamitos High School in California. According to 247Sports crystal ball, the Sooners also have the inside track at landing 2023’s No. 1 wide receiver, Brandon Inniss, out of Florida.

Already with the No. 1 recruiting class early in the 2023 cycle, Lincoln Riley and the Sooners continue swinging for the fences to put a strong lineup around 2023’s No. 2 quarterback Malachi Nelson.

If the Sooners land Inniss, it would set the stage for an all-time recruiting class for the University of Oklahoma and easily be Riley’s best.

Andrew Ivins, a Southeast Recruiting Analyst for 247Sports, had this to say about Inniss:

Promising build for a young receiver. A two-year contributor at the varsity level that is known for his big-play ability. Understands the importance of setting up and selling routes. Mixes gears well. Attacks the ball in the air and often times becomes a bigger target for quarterbacks than his size would initially suggest. Might lack a true top gear, but plays fast in pads and can get behind a defense. Has run in the 4.6s on the lasers in the 40-yard dash. Fluid when it comes to changing directions. Good in the open field after a catch. Getting better at breaking tackles. Willing blocker, although that’s an area of his game he can also keep improving. The type of prospect that many college coaches have already circled as a priority for them in South Florida. Should develop into a multi-year starter at a Top 25 program level given skillset and athletic profile. Has a chance to eventually play on Sundays. – Ivins

Inniss announced via his Twitter account today that he plans to make his commitment decision known on Aug. 22 on CBS.

Brandon Inniss’ Recruiting Profile

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 5 16 4 1
Rivals 5 4 1 1
ESPN – – – –
247 Composite 5 9 3 1

Vitals

Hometown Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Projected Position Wide Receiver
Height 6-1
Weight 188

Recruitment

  • Offered on March 6, 2020
  • Unofficial visit on June 18, 2021

Offers

  • Oklahoma
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Ohio State
  • Miami (Fla.)

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Social media reactions to Makai Lemon’s commitment to the Sooners

Some of the best reactions from social media to Makai Lemon’s commitment to the Oklahoma Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners 2023 recruiting class continues to add top talent with the addition of Makai Lemon. With Malachi Nelson, Luke Hasz and Treyaun Webb already committed, Lemon joins a stacked group of skill position players that will assuredly grow over the next year and a half.

Lemon is an explosive athlete who can create big plays after the catch. His connection with Nelson from their time at Los Alamitos High School should help him hit the ground running when he arrives on campus in a couple of years.

Lincoln Riley continues to show why he’s one of the hottest recruiters in the country. His offense alone is a draw to high school and college players around the country. With DeAndre Moore’s crystal ball pointing to the Sooners, another five-star product from Los Alamitos may head to Norman as well.

As we did with Luke Hasz, let’s check out the best Twitter reactions to  Lemon’s commitment.

Oklahoma Sooners get commitment from 5-star Athlete Makai Lemon

The Sooners got another big-time commitment from 5-star athlete Makai Lemon to add to an already incredible 2023 recruiting class.

In what has become the ‘Summer of Sooners’ Lincoln Riley and the Oklahoma Sooners continue to put together a fantastic start to the 2023 recruiting class.

After getting commitments from Malachi Nelson, Treyaun Webb, and most recently Luke Hasz, the Sooners land another five-star athlete in Los Alamitos’ Makai Lemon.

Lemon, the high school teammate of Nelson and another Sooners’ target DeAndre Moore chose the Sooners over USC, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, and Texas.

With a year and a half until 2023’s national signing day, the Sooners are already setting the stage for an all-time recruiting class.

Greg Biggins of 247Sports provided this scouting report.

Lemon is a very good looking young player with a ton of upside. He has an athletic frame with some growth potential and should have no issues filling out and adding good weight down the road. He’s a twitchy two-way athlete who shows elite upside as a receiver or a cornerback. He has good short area quickness, change of direction, runs well after the catch and is a natural pass catcher. He has excellent body control and a smooth, natural feel for the position. As a corner, he’s a tough kid who can run, make plays down the field and is physical in run support. He works hard off the field and has all the tools to project as a Power 5 starter and future high round NFL draft pick. – Biggins

Makai Lemon’s Recruiting Profile

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 15 3 1
Rivals 4 46 – –
ESPN 4 61 6 14
247 Composite 5 33 3 4

Vitals

Hometown Los Alamitos, California
Projected Position Wide Receiver
Height 6-0
Weight 180

Recruitment

  • Offered on Feb. 16, 2021
  • No visits scheduled at the time of publication

Offers (Top Seven)

  • Oklahoma
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Michigan
  • Southern California
  • Texas

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Social media reactions to TE Luke Hasz commitment to Oklahoma

Social media reacts to the commitment of Luke Hasz, giving the Sooners another top target in the 2023 recruiting cycle.

The Oklahoma Sooners are already off to a great start in the 2023 recruiting class. With Malachi Nelson and Treyaun Webb in tow, the Sooners picked up a commitment from the four-star tight end from Bixby, Oklahoma, Luke Hasz.

When Hasz steps on campus in 2023, he’ll join a tight end group that will have the nation wondering if Oklahoma’s the new TE U. With Jason Llewellyn, Kaden Helms and Luke Hasz on the same roster, they may force offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley into more two- and three-tight end sets than he might be used to.

Early in the 2023 recruiting cycle, the Oklahoma Sooners continue to hit home runs at the top of the class. There’s still a year and a half until the early signing period for 2023 recruits, and with the Sooners’ future taking them to the Southeastern Conference, this is shaping up to be the top recruiting class in the country.

With all of the excitement surround Hasz’s commitment, let’s take a look at some of the best reactions on Twitter.

Crystal ball projection from 247Sports on 2023 Athlete Makai Lemon

With the 2023 recruiting cycle already off to a great start with Treyaun Webb and Malachi Nelson, more fireworks could be headed the Sooners’ way.

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The Oklahoma Sooners have already started off the 2023 recruiting cycle with a bang. A few weeks ago, they landed Treyaun Webb, a four-star athlete out of Florida, to kick off the 2023 recruiting class. Then 2023’s number two overall quarterback Malachi Nelson committed to the Oklahoma Sooners.

As the 2023 recruiting cycle continues, Lincoln Riley and the Oklahoma Sooners will continue to land big-time players for their recruiting class. 247Sports dropped their latest crystal ball projection for five-star athlete Makai Lemon out of Los Alamitos, California.

OU Insider recruiting analysts Brandon Drumm and Parker Thune both have Lemon headed to the Sooners with a high confidence level. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins also sees Lemon going to the Sooners with a high confidence level. What’s interesting is that USC recruiting analyst Gerard Martinez puts Lemon to the Sooners but only has a medium level of confidence that’s where the five-star recruit will land.

Overall, 247Sports projects Lemon to the Sooners with a confidence score of eight, which is pretty high. Lemon, a teammate of Malachi Nelson, could end up following his Los Alamitos brethren to Norman to continue the success they’ve had in high school.

Drawing a comparison to the NFL’s Robert Woods, Biggins of 247 Sports provided this scouting report.

Lemon is a very good looking young player with a ton of upside. He has an athletic frame with some growth potential and should have no issues filling out and adding good weight down the road. He’s a twitchy two-way athlete who shows elite upside as a receiver or a cornerback. He has good short area quickness, change of direction, runs well after the catch and is a natural pass catcher. He has excellent body control and a smooth, natural feel for the position. As a corner, he’s a tough kid who can run, make plays down the field and is physical in run support. He works hard off the field and has all the tools to project as a Power 5 starter and future high round NFL draft pick. – Biggins

Thus far, Makai Lemon has 100 receptions for 1,540 yards and 14 touchdowns over two seasons in his high school career. On the defensive side of the football, he has eight interceptions and two fumble recoveries.

Makai Lemon is expected to make his commitment known on August seventh, which could be another great day for the Oklahoma Sooners on the recruiting trail in the Summer of 2021.

Makai Lemon’s Recruiting Profile

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 12 2 1
Rivals 4 46 – –
ESPN – – – –
247 Composite 5 20 2 2

Vitals

Hometown Los Alamitos, California
Projected Position Wide Receiver
Height 6-0
Weight 180

Recruitment

  • Offered on Feb. 16, 2021
  • No visits scheduled at the time of publication

Offers (Top Seven)

  • Oklahoma
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Michigan
  • Southern California
  • Texas

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