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MSU football offers 4-star Oklahoma WR Jaden Nickens

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a big-time wide receiver prospect from Oklahoma

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a big-time wide receiver prospect from Oklahoma.

Four-star wide receiver Jaden Nickens announced on Friday that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Nickens is in the 2025 class and hails from Oklahoma City.

Nickens ranks as the No. 9 wide receiver and No. 106 overall prospect in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 2 player from Oklahoma.

Michigan State is one of more than 10 programs to offer Nickens, according to 247Sports. He also holds notable offers from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M.

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4-star wide receiver Jaden Nickens decommits from the Oklahoma Sooners

2025 wide receiver prospect, Jaden Nickens decommits from the Oklahoma Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners [autotag]2025 recruiting class[/autotag] started to come together during the spring and summer as a number of local prospects pledged to the Sooners.

Four-star wide receiver and Millwood (Oklahoma City) product [autotag]Jaden Nickens[/autotag] was one of those in-state prospects to commit, joining the Sooenrs recruiting class in August. On Wednesday, Nickens announced he would explore other options and decommitted from the Oklahoma Sooners.

Citing a desire to explore options and play basketball in addition to football, Nickens wrote on X:

“First I want to give thanks and all glory to my Father God above for even giving me the opportunity to play this game.

“Second, I will like to give love and thanks to the University of Oklahoma! Thank you to Coach (Brent) Venables, Coach (Emmett) Jones, and the rest of the staff that took me in as family and showed nothing but love. Thank you Sooner Nation for believing in me and giving me the best support from a college fan base.

“With that being said, I will like to announce I will be decommitting from the University of Oklahoma. This decommitment is all about me and my dreams. I want to experience the process more and explore with my options open. And for the colleges locking back in, I’m looking to play both sports. I want to be a duel-sport student athlete! I have faith in myself and God that this is part of his will. AGTG.”

Nickens is the No. 106 prospect in the country and the No. 9 wide receiver according to 247Sports.

Nickens was one of four players projected to play wide receiver for the Sooners. Despite the loss of Nickens, the Sooners have Elijah Thomas, Trynae Washington and Gracen Harris in the recruiting class.

Nickens’ decommitment also opens the door for the Sooners to reengage with blue chip prospects Andrew Marsh, Cooper Perry or Emmanuel Choice.

Emmett Jones continues to load the Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver room with talented prospects. He’s done a fantastic job restocking the wide receiver depth chart with talented players.

More: 2025 Oklahoma Sooners commitment tracker

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2025 Athlete Marcus James sets commitment date; Sooners look like the favorite

The Oklahoma Sooners are trending to land 2025 athlete Marcus James out of Carl Albert High School.

Oklahoma’s 2025 class is miles ahead of where the 2024 class was at this point last year. In October of 2022, the Sooners didn’t have a single commitment for the class of 2024. Their first commitment didn’t happen until March of this year when four-star cornerback Jeremiah Newcombe hopped on board first.

That won’t be the case for 2025. Oklahoma is in a prime position to add to its 2025 recruiting class. As things stand, the Sooners sit at No. 4 in the nation in 247Sports team recruiting rankings. They already have five commits, with four-star receiver Jaden Nickens as their highest-rated prospect, sitting at No. 88. The class has a heavy Oklahoma flavor, with three prospects coming from the Sooner State.

One of those, quarterback Kevin Sperry, isn’t a native of Oklahoma but transferred to Carl Albert High School this summer. Carl Albert is an Oklahoma football power, and Sperry was the icing on the cake for a loaded squad. Sperry is one of multiple Power Five caliber players on the squad, and his teammate Marcus James could be joining Sperry in Norman.

James is an athlete in every sense of the word. At 6-foot-4 and over 200 pounds, it’s easy to see why. James has played offense and defense all season long, but the Sooners offered him on the defensive side of the ball.

He’ll make his decision on November 2 at Carl Albert High. From there, he’ll pick between Oklahoma, Arkansas, TCU, Texas A&M, and Utah. News of his commitment date hit the internet, and not one but two projections have favored Brent Venables’ landing the versatile athlete.

Sam Spiegelman of On3 Sports and Brandon Drumm of OUInsider and Rivals each logged predictions favoring the Sooners.

Brandon Drumm of Oklahoma Insider logged a Rivals FutureCast for James as well.

Oklahoma is pulling away from the pack with less than two weeks to go. The Sooners aren’t clear yet, but people around the recruiting industry favor the Sooners significantly down the stretch.

It will be an uphill climb for the other four schools as James has two Oklahoma commits in his ear daily with Sperry (2025) and 2024 running back commit Xavier Robinson.

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Sooners latest to offer five-star 2025 WR Caleb Cunningham

Oklahoma was the latest to offer consensus five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham.

Emmett Jones has had a fantastic start to his tenure as the Oklahoma Sooners wide receivers coach.

He’s picked up two transfer portal commitments, five commitments in the 2024 cycle, and so far three pledges in the 2025 cycle.

Oklahoma’s 2025 wide receiver class looks formidable already, with [autotag]Jaden Nickens[/autotag], [autotag]Elijah Thomas[/autotag], and [autotag]Gracen Harris[/autotag] in the boat.

The Sooners are pushing hard for Oklahoma legacy Isaiah Mozee, a four-star receiver out of Lee’s Summit North High School in Missouri. Mozee’s father was a running back with the Sooners under Bob Stoops.

Oklahoma isn’t satisfied just yet, as the Sooners recently offered 2025 five-star receiver Caleb Cunningham. Cunningham is the number one player in Mississippi and a consensus five-star. He’s an ultra-talented receiver with an alluring blend of size and speed that he leverages well to dominate his opponents.

He’s very much a national recruit with offers from programs all over. He’s also a standout on the basketball court, where he finished his sophomore season averaging over 20 points a game.

Oklahoma is very much in this recruiting battle because of Emmett Jones’s ability to connect with kids. It will be interesting to see how this recruitment unfurls in the coming months.

Caleb Cunningham’s Recruiting Profile

Projections

  • No projections at this time for Caleb Cunningham.

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Oklahoma set to host a number of prospects for season opener vs. Arkansas State

The Oklahoma Sooners are hosting a number of prospects over the next few recruiting cycles for their season opener. Who’s will be in attendance?

Oklahoma’s first game of the season comes against Arkansas State in what could be a blistering day in Norman, Oklahoma. Aside from the pageantry of the first game and the excitement it’ll generate, the Sooners will also be playing host to a number future Sooners and other OU targets.

With the summer dead period officially over, athletes can revisit schools. Oklahoma has already established a nice little list of visitors of both the official and unofficial variety.

We’ve taken the liberty of compiling a list of all the visitors we know now.

Oklahoma in top 6 for four-star edge Danny Okoye

Oklahoma makes the top six for four-star instate star EDGE Danny Okoye.

Securing the state’s best prospects has been essential for the Oklahoma Sooners under Brent Venables.

On Sunday, they received a commitment from in-state four-star wide receiver Jaden Nickens. Nickens raved about how they made him feel at home and how playing for his home state was essential.

While the 2024 class doesn’t have nearly the nationally recognized talent that the 2025 class does in the Sooner Stare, legitimate Power Five prospects are still available.

One of those talents is Danny Okoye, a 247Sports composite four-star who is ranked No. 158 in his class.

He’s been a target of Oklahoma for a while now. After he visited the Sooners for Party at the Palace, Oklahoma made themselves a prominent figure in his recruiting. Okoye dropped his top six schools on Sunday afternoon, and Oklahoma made the cut.

The Sooners join Texas, Tennessee, LSU, Alabama and Colorado in his top six. Tennessee has developed a notable relationship with Okoye, making them a real threat in this recruitment. Alabama has also positioned itself in a favorable spot as well.

When speaking to Brett Greenberg of 247Sports (Subscription required) about his thoughts on each school, Okoye said this about Oklahoma:

”OU has always been showing the love for me since the beginning. One of the reasons they are in the top six is just after their last season, the amount of work that they’ve put in and the amount of progress they’ve made as a team and program, it’s definitely worth being noticed. The coaching staff is a national championship coaching staff, and I can definitely see OU winning the national championship in the future.”

No timetable for a decision has been confirmed, but Okoye told Bama247 he is planning for a mid-October to early November commitment. So it’s plausible this recruitment could see itself lasting well into the fall.

Okoye would also be a take regardless of what happens with the impending decisions of five-star edge target Williams Nwaneri and five-star defensive tackles David Stone and Dominick McKinley. Oklahoma could take up to seven defensive linemen in this class, and if they land Okoye, he would be one of them.

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2025 Four-star WR Jaden Nickens commits to Oklahoma Sooners

Four-star 2025 receiver Jaden Nickens committed to Oklahoma on Saturday giving the Sooners five commits for 2025.

In a complete reversal of how the last two recruiting cycles have worked for Oklahoma, things are different about the class of 2025.

Maybe because they know Oklahoma will be in the SEC, or maybe because of how long they’ve been in contact with the coaching staff, the relationships are a bit further along than with prior classes. Whatever the reason, it’s working as Oklahoma is quickly stacking 2025 talent.

The newest member of Oklahoma’s 2025 recruiting class is in-state star Jaden Nickens.

Nickens is a four-star wide receiver from Millwood, Okla. He’s among the brightest stars in the Sooner State and is already a consensus four-star prospect. Nickens committed to Oklahoma over offers from Arkansas, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M.

When looking at Nickens’ film, it’s easy to see why he’s highly regarded. He stands 6-foot-3 and uses his frame to win every contested catch. Playing outside looks to be where Nickens is most comfortable. What stands out when you watch him is how dynamic he is with the ball in his hands.

He’s incredibly effective in the wide receiver screen game. His athleticism is evident on the field. If you need supplemental evidence of his athletic ability, he’s a definitive Power Five basketball player with high major offers from multiple programs.

He’s the No. 119 overall recruit in the 2025 class, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. In Oklahoma, he’s a top-three player. His commitment means three of the top six players in the state in 247Sports composite rankings are committed to Oklahoma for 2025. Nickens joins fellow four-star wide receiver Elijah Thomas, and Oklahoma’s 2025 QB commit Kevin Sperry.

The Sooners are putting a stranglehold on in-state recruiting for 2025. Oklahoma is trending to flip another one of the top six prospects in the state state. That is four-star tight end Nate Roberts who is committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Nickens gives Oklahoma five commits for 2025, firmly solidifying their spot in the top four for team recruiting rankings behind Georgia, Alabama, and Oregon.

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Sooners picked to flip 2025 4-Star in-state tight end

Oklahoma are making waves in a talent in-state kid who is committed to Notre Dame.

While most people are still focused on the 2024 class, the [autotag]Oklahoma Sooners[/autotag] continue to make moves in 2025. Right now the Sooners have four commitments but that could be five if [autotag]Jaden Nickens[/autotag] commits on Saturday.

After four-star tight end, [autotag]Davon Mitchell[/autotag] reclassified to 2024, the Sooners are working to find their 2025 tight end. That has led them back to familiar territory.

The Sooners have not given up on the [autotag]Notre Dame Fighting Irish[/autotag] commit and Washington, Oklahoma native, [autotag]Nate Roberts[/autotag]. Roberts is a big-time tight end target standing at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds.

He ranks No. 61 nationally and second at his position after finishing his sophomore season with 33 receptions for 705 yards and 11 TDs. He averaged an incredible 21.4 yards per catch. Roberts helped Washington to a 15-0 record and an Oklahoma 2A state championship.

His older brother Jake Roberts was a tight end at North Texas Mean Green but transferred to play for the Baylor Bears this season. One thing going in Oklahoma’s favor, 2025 Oklahoma quarterback commit Kevin Sperry has been throwing to Roberts this summer which sparked the flip rumors.

Those rumors only escalated when SoonerScoop’s Josh McCuistion flipped his pick from the Irish to the Sooners. If [autotag]Joe Jon Finley[/autotag] can pull that off, you are looking at two elite tight end prospects in back-to-back classes.

There is still some work to be done obviously. Flipping a commit is not an easy task. But it’s one this staff has had success with.

Combine that with the kid being an in-state prospect and the Sooners are sitting in a good spot to get his commitment.

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Sooners pick up a pair of predictions for Jaden Nickens, who sets commitment date

Oklahoma earned two more predictions for 2024 four-star WR Jaden Nickens out of Millwood High in Oklahoma City, who set his commitment date.

Less than a month from the start of the 2023 season, the Oklahoma Sooners keep pushing to add talent across the 2024 and 2025 recruiting classes. Getting a head start on 2025, the Sooners already have four players committed to join Oklahoma in a year and a half.

After picking up a commitment from 2024 four-star wide receiver and in-state product Elijah Thomas last week, Oklahoma is trending for another blue chip WR from the Sooner State, Jaden Nickens.

The Sooners picked up a pair of predictions from Josh McCuistion of SoonerScoop and On3 and Brandon Drumm of OUInsider and Rivals on Saturday. Those predictions continue to roll in, with Collin Kennedy of Sooners Illustrated and 247Sports and Parker Thune of OUInsider issuing picks favoring the Sooners.

At this point, it seems all that’s left to do is get the commitment. And now we know what day Jaden Nickens will be making his pledge.

The four-star wide receiver prospect out of Millwood High School in Oklahoma City plans to commit on August 12.

According to On3, Nickens holds Power Five offers from Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and TCU.

At 6-foot-3 entering his junior year, Nickens brings great size to go with good breakaway speed. He’s an impact blocker in the run game, putting cornerbacks on their backs, allowing running backs to pick up big plays.

He does a lot of good work in the wide receiver screen game and has a good idea of how to use the blockers on the play to gain extra yards. He’s a physical player that will break tackles in the open field but also has the agility to make defenders miss.

To say that Emmett Jones is on a role would be an understatement. With what he’s done on the recruiting trail, it’s no surprise to see Oklahoma trending for yet another wide receiver.

If the Sooners were to get a commitment from Nickens, he would be their third in the class, joining [autotag]Gracen Harris[/autotag] and [autotag]Elijah Thoma[/autotag]s and it would represent the 10th wide receiver commitment since Jones took the job in January.

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Sooners get two predictions for 4-Star in-state wide receiver

Emmett Jones continues his hot streak on the recruiting trail with two predictions for talented four-star Oklahoma wide receiver.

We’ve talked about how hot the Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting has been the last month, whether it’s the 2024 class or the 2025 class.

A big reason for that has been the absolute roll new wide receiver coach Emmett Jones has been on.

He’s landed seven combined wide receivers in the 2024 and 2025 classes as of now.

As to why he’s been so successful recruiting since joining the staff, his answer was short and sweet and something Sooner fans will love to hear.

“I feel like I can recruit against anybody with this logo,” Emmett Jones said at OU Football media day Tuesday.

But he’s not stopping anytime soon. The Sooners received two predictions for 2025 four-star wide receiver Jaden Nickens.

Brandon Drumm of OUInsider at Rivals and Josh McCuistion of SoonerScoop at On3 both issued predictions favoring the Oklahoma Sooners for the talented in-state prospect.

Nickens is a talented wide receiver who plays at Millwood High School in Oklahoma City.

He’s also a big-time basketball recruit with a few Division 1 offers. He’s a big athletic wide receiver standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 170 pounds.

The next question is, could a commitment be coming soon? It’s something he might have hinted at.

But for now, we have to wait and see.

Jaden Nicken’s Recruiting Profile

Projections

  • Oklahoma appears to be the favorite with two of the three recruiting sites issuing predictions for Jaden Nickens to end up with Oklahoma.

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