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7 Takeaways from the Oklahoma Sooners 2024 signing class

The Oklahoma Sooners locked in all 27 commits to their 2024 signing class and here are seven takeaways.

The Oklahoma Sooners found success on the recruiting trail in each of the three cycles Brent Venables has been in Norman. Because they signed all 27 commitments on the first day of the early signing period, the Sooners locked up a third-consecutive top 10 recruiting class.

It was a great day for the Sooners on the recruiting trail. It also was a stress-free morning: The Sooners had their class locked up by 11:30 a.m. CT.

Now they turn their attention to their remaining targets on the recruiting trail, namely Dominick McKinley, who isn’t expected to sign until the February’s national signing day.

Even if they don’t pull off an improbable flip with McKinley, the Sooners have put together another really strong recruiting class on both sides of the ball.

Here are some takeaways from the Sooners 2024 signing class:

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In-state star athlete signs with the Oklahoma Sooners

One of the most productive players in the state of Oklahoma signs national letter of intent with the Sooners.

Andy Bass, one of the most productive players in Oklahoma, is joining the Sooners after submitting his national letter of intent during the early signing period. Bass will join the Sooners as a preferred walk on.

Bass is a three-star athlete and the No. 5 player in the state according to Rivals. The dynamic quarterback for Heritage Hall threw for 3,144 yards and 35 touchdowns, ran for 1,478 yards and 30 touchdowns and had one reception for 71 yards and a touchdown. He accounted for 65 touchdowns during his senior season.

The Sooners expect to use Bass in a variety of ways. He will spend time with the running backs but will also learn the wide receiver position as he gets acclimated to college football.

Along with Taylor Tatum and Xavier Robinson, Bass joins a great group of running backs at Oklahoma. It’s a deep position group that will have substantial competition for carries, but Bass will have a shot to carve out a role.

He’ll likely redshirt his freshman year after suffering an injury in the Oklahoma state playoffs. Whenever Bass does step foot on the field for the Sooners, he’ll provide the offense another dynamic weapon in both the run and pass game.

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Social media reacts to the Oklahoma Sooners’ 2024 signing class

The Oklahoma Sooners had a great day with the opening of the early signing period and here’s how social media reacted.

The Oklahoma Sooners had zero worries on the first day of the early signing period. They received national letters of intent from each of the 27 players who were committed to the program entering December.

While several big-time programs across the country were dealing with losses, it was all smiles in Norman as the program put the finishing touches on what Brent Venables called the best recruiting class in his first three cycles in Norman.

The signatures of five-star prospects [autotag]David Stone[/autotag] and [autotag]Taylor Tatum[/autotag] headlined the day, but the class as a whole will infuse a lot of talent into Norman.

With the Sooners heading to the SEC in 2024, it was imperative they improve their offensive and defensive lines. With blue-chip prospects on both sides of the ball, it’s fair to call 2024 a success.

As we revel in the Sooners’ success in the [autotag]2024 early signing period[/autotag], let’s check in to see how social media reacted.

Oklahoma Sooners 2024 Early Signing Period Tracker

Get to know the 2024 recruiting class with our Oklahoma Sooners 2024 early signing period tracker.

It’s Day 1 of the [autotag]2024 early signing period[/autotag], and the Oklahoma Sooners are already off to the races. A number of their prospects started the ball rolling first thing this morning, signing their national letters of intent to play ball at Oklahoma.

It’s expected that nearly all of Oklahoma’s committed players in the 2024 class will sign for the Sooners on Day 1 of the early signing period. However, as we saw in the Peyton Bowen recruitment a year ago, there could be a surprise or two during the early signing period.

As Oklahoma welcomes in its 2024 recruiting class, here are the players that officially became members of the Oklahoma Sooners.

The Sooners have officially signed each of their 2024 commitments.

Get to know the Sooners 2024 recruiting class with our early signing period tracker.

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4-star offensive lineman Eugene Brooks signs with the Oklahoma Sooners

Making his commitment official, four-star offensive lineman Eugene Brooks signs with the Oklahoma Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners have become well known for their player development along the offensive line. Led by Bill Bedenbaugh, Oklahoma has put a number of offensive linemen into the NFL in recent years.

Bedenbaugh has been effective in his recruiting efforts, helping the Sooners land a number of blue-chip prospects. In 2024, one of the more intriguing players is four-star Eugene Brooks. Brooks signed his national letter of intent with the Sooners.

Brooks, who hails from Chatsworth, California, could end up playing either guard or tackle for the Sooners. According to Greg Biggins at 247Sports, he’s been dominant on the camp circuit, earning several awards along the way.

He’s the No. 5 interior offensive lineman, according to 247Sports, and the No. 14 player in the state of California.

While the Sooners have relied on transfer portal additions in recent years, their 2024 recruiting class could reset the depth chart. Brooks has a chance to come in and make an impact in Year 1 with the departures of McKade Mettauer, Cayden Green and Savion Byrd at guard.

He’ll have a steep learning curve as all freshmen offensive linemen do, but as an early enrollee, will get a head start on preparing for his first year of college football in 2024.

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Underrated offensive tackle prospect Isaiah Autry signs with the Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners officially add Isaiah Autry, an underrated offensive tackle prospect out of Mississippi.

The world of recruiting can often be a roller coaster ride. There are ebbs and flows in recruitments. One of the more underrated additions the Oklahoma Sooners are making during the early signing period is offensive tackle [autotag]Isaiah Autry[/autotag].

Autry committed to the Sooners back in April and like nearly every one of the Sooners committed prospects, never wavered on his pledge. Despite receiving overtures from programs like Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, and in-state schools Ole Miss and Mississippi State, Autry stayed with his commitment to the Sooners.

The No. 1 offensive tackle in the state of Mississippi, Autry has good technique and displays great strength. Once he latches on to a rusher, he stops them in their tracks. His 6-foot-7 frame provides good reach to prevent rushers from getting in on his body, allowing Autry to maintain good leverage. He drives his feet as a run blocker, continuing his blocking assignment well after the ball carrier has broken through to the second level.

Autry was the first offensive lineman that Bill Bedenbaugh received a commitment from in the 2024 recruiting class. As they get ready to move into the SEC, the Mississippi native will one day be an important piece at tackle for the Sooners.

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4-Star Safety out of Texas officially signs with the Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma adds to their incredible safety depth as 4-star prospect Jaydan Hardy signs with the Sooners.

The safety position has become a position of strength in recent years under Brandon Hall. The emergence of [autotag]Billy Bowman[/autotag] as an All-American type talent has helped provide playmaking to the back end of the Sooners defense in 2023.

The Oklahoma Sooners are adding more talent to the position as four-star safety Jaydan Hardy signed his National Letter of Intent during the early signing period.

Hardy, out of Lewisville, Texas, is considered the No. 16 safety in the 247Sports composite rankings and the No. 31 player in the state of Texas. Hardy earned 22 Power Five offers and chose the Sooners over SMU, Oregon, Texas A&M, and Tennessee.

He’s a versatile safety who’s shown the ability to play cornerback, in the box, or as the deep safety. His athleticism landed him a two-way role for the Lewisville Farmers, where he’d also line up at wide receiver.

Hardy joins a safety room that includes Bowman, Robert Spears-Jennings, Peyton Bowen, Daeh McCullough, and Erik McCarty along with incoming freshmen Reggie Powers and Mykel Patterson-McDonald.

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4-star cornerback out of Arizona signs with the Oklahoma Sooners

During the early signing period, Jeremiah Newcombe signs national letter of intent with the Oklahoma Sooners.

The month of March was coming to an end, and the Oklahoma Sooners had not received a commitment in their 2024 recruiting class. All that changed after a visit to Norman led to the pledge of four-star cornerback Jeremiah Newcombe.

Newcombe shocked the world by becoming the first player committed in the 2024 class. After he broke the ice, a flood of commitments came through in April and in the summer months, but Newcombe will always be remembered as the first player to join the Sooners recruiting class.

A consensus four-star prospect, Newcombe is the No. 27 cornerback in the 2024 recruiting cycle. A two-way player for Casteel, Newcombe is a really good athlete that will only continue to improve as he matures physically.

At cornerback, he displays fantastic play recognition and comes downhill in a hurry on wide receiver screens and in run support. Playing a lot of off-corner, he showed fantastic discipline and awareness in zone coverage. He plays like the fastest player on the field.

Newcombe received 17 Power Five offers, which included Colorado, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Ole Miss, USC, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Now officially a member of the Oklahoma Sooners, Newcombe joins a young and hungry cornerback group led by Jay Valai.

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One of the best wide receivers in the 2024 class signs with the Sooners

Making his commitment official, four-star wide receiver Zion Kearney signs letter of intent with the Oklahoma Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver room is arguably the best position group on the team. After a productive 2023, the Sooners are bringing in even more talent to the depth chart in the 2024 signing class.

Joining the Sooners is Zion Kearney, who signed his national letter of intent for Oklahoma during the early signing period.

Kearney is a top 25 wide receiver in the 2024 recruiting class and ranks inside the top 75 in On3 and Rivals recruiting rankings.

The Sooners are getting a do-it-all wide receiver that can win in every area of the field. At 6 feet, 2 inches and 195 pounds, he already has good size to be a force on the outside. His track speed will allow Kearney to be a deep threat and victimize coverages in the short and intermediate passing game.

The Hightower, Texas, native chose the Oklahoma Sooners over Nebraska, LSU, Arkansas, Texas A&M and Houston.

Kearney is among four wide receivers the Oklahoma Sooners are adding in 2024. He joins Ivan Carreon, Zion Ragins and Kelly Daniels.

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2024 4-star edge from Minnesota officially signs with the Oklahoma Sooners

Wyatt Gilmore brings his high-motor to Norman after signing his National Letter of Intent.

It was another up-and-down season for [autotag]Miguel Chavis[/autotag]’ group. There were numerous bright spots, but also moments they hope to forget.

Still, the defensive end group has abundant promise with nice young prospects. Another officially signed his national letter of intent to join that group next season. [autotag]Wyatt Gilmore[/autotag] from Minnesota is a 6-foot-4, 240-pound four-star edge.

Oklahoma Sooners fans are going to love him. He plays with a high motor and is constantly around the ball making plays. He most likely will spend the 2024 campaign developing his body and getting bigger for the 2025 season. But he could become a rotation piece in 2024 because of how hard he plays.

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