Oklahoma Sooners earn commitment from 2026 four-star wide receiver

The Oklahoma Sooners picked up their fourth commitment in the 2026 recruiting class, earning a pledge from 4-star WR Daniel Odom.

In the wake of a strong Junior Day in Norman, the Oklahoma Sooners have earned a commitment from 2026 four-star wide receiver [autotag]Daniel Odom[/autotag]. Odom chose the Sooners over offers from Oregon, Miami, Texas, Tennessee, and Washington.

Odom is considered the No. 25 wide receiver in the cycle by Rivals and is a four-star prospect, according to Rivals, ESPN, and 247Sports.

The first thing that stands out about Odom is his route running. He does a great job setting defenders up with double moves to create separation. He also has excellent hands. He’s a physical player who is able to fight through contact to maintain his route. Odom has the size and athleticism to win in the air and shows off the strength to win 50-50 balls. He’s not easy to bring down after the catch and is willing and able to take on contact and create yardage after the receptions.

He’s the first commitment at wide receiver in the [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag]. He joins quarterback [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag], TE [autotag]Ryder Mix[/autotag], and OL [autotag]Will Conroy[/autotag].

Odom’s commitment is huge for the Oklahoma Sooners as they look to rebuild their wide receiver room after a 2024 season that was full of injuries and then transfer portal departures. He’s a player that will have a chance to be a big-time playmaker for the Sooners.

Daniel Odom’s Recruiting Profile

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Rating

Stars Overall Position State
ESPN 4 184 28 22
Rivals 4 142 25 18
247Sports 4 41 30
247 Composite 4 194 33 25
On3 Recruiting 3 56 31
On3 Industry 4 221 36 25

Vitals

Hometown Bellflower, Calif.
Projected Position Wide Receiver
Height 6-foot-2
Weight 190 pounds

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Oklahoma Sooners offer fast-rising 4-star quarterback out of Texas

Oklahoma Sooners offer 2026 four-star quarterback.

The Oklahoma Sooners have a commitment from one of the top quarterbacks in the [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag] in four-star prospect [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag]. But that hasn’t stopped the Sooners from looking at another blue-chip prospect.

This week, the Sooners offered Celina, Texas quarterback Bowe Bentley. Bentley is considered a four-star prospect by On3 and 247Sports and ranks as high as the No. 11 quarterback in the class.

According to 247Sports, he’s the No. 180 player in the class and has seen his recruitment take off of late. In addition to the offer he picked up from the Sooners this week, Bentley received offers from Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State, Missouri, and UCF in the last few days. In January, he’s received 15 offers and has a total of 14 Power 4 offers.

He’s a multi-sport athlete, playing soccer and lacrosse for Celina. According to 247Sports, Bentley threw for 3,211 yards, 47 passing touchdowns, and just seven interceptions. He also ran for 923 yards and 16 touchdowns leading Celina to an undefeated season and Texas class 4A state championship.

He was selected to participate in the Navy All-American Bowl his recruitment has taken off since then.

Bentley told On3’s Steve Wiltfong, “This is huge for me being a childhood dream,” Bentley said. “Coach Arbuckle has really caught my eye and his plans for the offense.”

Under Brent Venables, the Oklahoma Sooners have shown a willingness to take two quarterbacks in a recruiting class. They did so with Michael Hawkins Jr. and Brendan Zubrugg in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 2025, they added Jett Niu out of the high school ranks along with John Mateer and Cole Gonzales via the transfer portal.

If the Sooners anticipate Mateer going to the NFL after 2025 or some portal departures, it would make sense to bring in multiple quarterbacks in the class to fill out the depth chart.

Bowe Bentley’s Recruiting Profile

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
ESPN 3
Rivals
247Sports 4 180 11 21
247 Composite 4 242 16 25
On3 Recruiting 4 21 40
On3 Industry 3 402 26 51

Vitals

Hometown Celina, Texas
Projected Position Quarterback
Height 6-2
Weight 200 lbs

Recruitment

  • Offered on 1/24/2025

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Oklahoma Sooners earn commitment from 3-Star offensive lineman

The Oklahoma Sooners picked up their third commitment for the 2026 recruiting class in three-star offensive lineman Will Conroy.

The Oklahoma Sooners picked up their third commitment of the [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag] on Monday afternoon, earning a pledge from three-star interior offensive lineman Will Conroy.

Conroy hails from Cleveland, Ohio and is the No. 14 interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. The Sooners beat out Michigan, Miami, Arizona State, and Florida in the recruiting battle.

Earlier Monday, Steve Wiltfong of On3 issued a prediction favoring the Sooners, and it didn’t take long for Conroy to make it official, committing to the Sooners later in the day.

“I love the culture at Oklahoma,” Conroy told On3. One thing about Oklahoma is they know who they are. They stand on that, and they don’t change for anyone. It is a storied program with a lot of history, and you feel that as soon as you walk into the building.”

In the On3 piece, Conroy shared more thoughts on Oklahoma as a program and offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh’s ability to develop.

The Sooners are just getting started in the 2026 recruiting class. Conroy joins four-star quarterback [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag] and three-star tight end [autotag]Ryder Mix[/autotag].

Will Conroy’s Recruiting Profile

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Rating

Stars Overall Position State
ESPN 3
Rivals 3 14 13
247Sports 3 17 16
247 Composite 3 372 29 19
On3 Recruiting 3 48 27
On3 Industry 3 358 14 13

Vitals

Hometown Cleveland, Ohio
Projected Position Interior OL
Height 6-foot-3
Weight 275 pounds

Recruitment

  • Offered on March 26, 2024
  • Visit April 10-11, 2024 (Spring Game)

Notable Offers

Per 247Sports

  • Arizona
  • Arizona State
  • Boston College
  • Florida
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Miami
  • Michigan
  • Michigan State
  • Missouri
  • Ohio State
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Purdue
  • Texas A&M
  • UCF
  • USC
  • Virginia Tech
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin

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Oklahoma Sooners projected to land highly coveted 2026 offensive lineman

On3’s Steve Wiltfong predicts the Oklahoma Sooners to land interior offensive lineman with 20 Power Four offers in the 2026 recruiting class.

The Oklahoma Sooners have turned the page on the [autotag]2025 recruiting class[/autotag], signing 18 players in the class, including four offensive linemen. As the transfer portal begins to heat up, the Sooners continue to lay the groundwork for the [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag]. One that currently features four-star quarterback [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag] and tight end [autotag]Ryder Mix[/autotag].

The Sooners now appear to be the leader for three-star interior offensive lineman Will Conroy. Steve Wiltfong of On3 predicted Conroy to land with the Oklahoma Sooners. Out of Cleveland, Ohio, Conroy holds 20 Power Four offers, including offers from 12 Big Ten and SEC schools.

He’s considered the No. 14 interior offensive lineman in the class by On3. Back in July, Conroy listed a top five that included Oklahoma, Michigan, Miami, Arizona State, and Florida.

Conroy plays with good physicality and continues moving his feet after contact. He does a good job of sealing players in the run game and shows really good awareness in pass protection.

He’s a player that will need some time to develop to add size to his frame in order to play along the interior in the SEC. But he’s technically sound and has a good base to work from.

Will Conroy’s Recruiting Profile

Film

Hudl

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
ESPN 3
Rivals 3 14 13
247Sports 3 17 16
247 Composite 3 372 29 19
On3 Recruiting 3 48 27
On3 Industry 3 358 14 13

Vitals

Hometown Cleveland, Ohio
Projected Position Interior OL
Height 6-foot-3
Weight 275 pounds

Recruitment

  • Offered on March 26, 2024
  • Visit April 10-11, 2024 (Spring Game)

Notable Offers

Per 247Sports

  • Arizona
  • Arizona State
  • Boston College
  • Florida
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Miami
  • Michigan
  • Michigan State
  • Missouri
  • Ohio State
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Purdue
  • Texas A&M
  • UCF
  • USC
  • Virginia Tech
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin

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Oklahoma Sooners near offensive coordinator decision

Oklahoma Sooners closing in on their next offensive coordinator.

The Oklahoma Sooners regular season came to a close in their 37-17 loss to the LSU Tigers. What has been the biggest question since the midseason offensive coordinator change will have an answer soon, according to Brent Venables via The Oklahoman.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Venables said they’d announce their offensive coordinator hire “in the next few days or so.”

It’s been an ongoing search for Oklahoma since they made the move from Seth Littrell to Joe Jon Finley.

“In the last couple of months, (we’ve) been working on finding the right fit for us from a coaching standpoint,” Venables said. “And (we) feel that we’re in a great position.”

Despite the offense’s struggles in 2024, it’s still an attractive job. Oklahoma has a couple of young quarterbacks who have shown flashes and have a commitment in the [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag] from a talented four-star prospect in [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag].

The Sooners have been so synonymous with offense over the last 25 years that seasons like what OU’s offense has been through in 2024 are more of an aberration than the reality.

With a decision imminent, the Sooners will begin to turn the page on what’s been a disappointing season in 2024.

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Oklahoma Sooners 2026 4-Star QB Commit visiting Colorado Buffaloes

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback commit set to visit the Colorado Buffaloes.

The Oklahoma Sooners [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag] is off to a nice start. They have three players committed to the class, all on the offensive side of the ball, including four-star quarterback [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag].

O’Neal is scheduled to be in Norman next weekend when the Oklahoma Sooners host the Alabama Crimson Tide. But this week, he’ll head to Boulder to take in Shedeur Sanders when he and the Buffaloes take on the Utah Utes, according to Steve Wiltfong of On3.

O’Neal is currently ranked as the No. 13 quarterback in the class and is the No. 188 player overall. He’s been committed to the Sooners since June. There’s no indication that he’s softened on his commitment to the Sooners but amid the Sooners uncertainty at offensive coordinator, it’s understandable the talented prospect out of California would keep his options open.

This year is simply an aberration for the Sooners on offense. But how they rebound comes down to who takes the reins of the offense in a few weeks. Who the Sooners hire could have ripple effects on the 2026 quarterback class.

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Sooners projected to land 2026 4-star safety out of Texas

The Oklahoma Sooners have earned some momentum for a blue-chip safety out of Texas.

With football underway and the [autotag]2025 recruiting class[/autotag] pretty well wrapped up, Oklahoma recruiting has turned its attention to the [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag].

The Sooners have three players pledged for the 2026 class: four-star quarterback [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag], four-star running back [autotag]Jonathan Hatton[/autotag] and four-star tight end [autotag]Ryder Mix[/autotag]. Those three commitments have the Sooners inside the top 10 in the early going, and they have a shot at another blue-chip prospect in the cycle.

Josh McCuistion of Sooner Scoop and On3 logged a prediction on Friday favoring Oklahoma for four-star safety [autotag]Jordan Deck[/autotag]. Deck is considered the No. 167 player in the country by 247Sports and the No. 256 player in the nation by On3. Both recruiting sites view Deck as a top 20 safety in the class while Rivals puts him at No. 32 at the position.

Deck holds offers from Power Four schools Arkansas, Baylor, Houston, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Penn State, Pitt, Texas A&M and Wisconsin. Deck is a teammate of Mix at Frisco Lone Star High School.

https://twitter.com/On3Recruits/status/1832082302714945745

Deck is 6 feet, 3 inches and weighs 180 pounds, providing good size to the back end of a defense. He does a good job utilizing his length in coverage to challenge wide receivers at the catch point. He shows off good hands when he gets an opportunity to make a play on the football.

As a tackler, Deck does a good job of getting his pad level lower to create leverage on smaller running backs and wraps up consistently.

For Frisco Lone Star, he plays a great deal in single-high and two-high safety looks, and he looks comfortable playing in man coverage and zone. He does a good job reading the quarterbacks eyes while staying aware of the receivers in his area.

With his size and length, Deck could be used in a traditional safety role or play the cheetah position in Zac Alley’s defense.

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Consensus 2025 five-star OT Michael Fasusi picks Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma earns a commitment from 2025 five-star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi.

Oklahoma has its big fish for the [autotag]2025 recruiting class[/autotag].

Since Brent Venables took over, five-star prospects [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag], [autotag]Adepoju Adebawore[/autotag], Peyton Bowen and David Stone highlighted their recruiting classes. For 2025, it’s [autotag]Michael Fasusi[/autotag].

Fasusi is a five-star offensive tackle prospect from Texas who hails from the same high school that produced Sooners four-star defensive back Jaydan Hardy last year. Lewisville High School, located just under 45 minutes from Dallas, has been kind to the Sooners in recent years, and on Tuesday, the Sooners reaped the benefits again.

Fasusi’s recruitment has been national since he was a sophomore when it was apparent he was heading for five-star status. The Sooners offered Fasusi in January 2023, and offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh has been relentless in his efforts to land Fasusi. Even with the rise of other highly sought offensive tackle prospects in this class, Bedenbuagh and OU remained in hot pursuit.

Their relationship was an integral part of the Sooners winning out.  Bedenbaugh’s track record is second to none in developing talent along the offensive line.

 

Fasusi is an incredible asset to the Sooners, and beating out Texas and Texas A&M is nothing to scoff at. Texas has been a major player in this recruitment, and at times this year, it felt as if the Sooners were in second place. Oklahoma weathered the highs and lows of the recruitment and advances from other challengers.

In April, predictions heavily favored the Texas Longhorns, but over the last week, insiders that cover the Longhorns began to flip their predictions to the Sooners. National recruiting figures such as Tom Loy, Matt Zenitz and Steve Wiltfong reinforced the shift.

Kyle Flood is a well-respected name in offensive line recruiting, so beating him and Texas, especially with Texas’ recruiting ability on the offensive line of late, is worthy of even more praise for Bedenbaugh and the Sooners as the dust settles.

On the field, Fasusi is a dynamic prospect. Gabe Brooks, a scouting analyst for 247Sports, compared Fasusi to a former Sooner.

Gifted O-lineman with true book-end tackle potential. Possesses excellent physical tools and promising athletic context in track and field and combine testing categories. Legitimately 6-foot-5 with long arms and a big reach. Wears mass well and owns space to add more bulk. Multi-sport athlete with 50+ shot put and 150+ discus prowess. Grew up playing soccer and is young for the 2025 cycle. Similarly explosive metrics in vertical and broad jump relative to OT projection. Shows foot quickness and agility to live on an island in pass protection. Nimbleness translates to movement ability in the run game. Flashes some punch power that should become more consistent with continued development. Improved phone-booth strength from sophomore to junior year. Length and athleticism help in recovery vs. twitchy edge speed, but will need to continue technical development to match P4-caliber foes at point of attack. Somewhat high-cut build and plays upright at times. Getting more comfortable as a convicted block-finishing presence, but can still unleash more mean streak. Entering senior year, looks like one of the nation’s top 2025 offensive tackle prospects. Projects as a high-major multi-year starter with physical and athletic specs that suggest early-round NFL Draft upside. – Brooks, 247Sports

As for the Sooner, Brooks had in mind as a comparison for Fasusi? Wanya Morris. Morris transferred to Oklahoma and spent two years as a Sooner before being drafted last year by the Kansas City Chiefs, where he is a starter on the back-to-back defending Super Bowl champs alongside another Bedenbaugh product, All-Pro center Creed Humphrey.

Oklahoma had to land Fasusi after missing on [autotag]Lamont Rogers[/autotag] and [autotag]Ty Haywood[/autotag] and trailing in the race for [autotag]Andrew Babalola[/autotag]. It was a non-negotiable as all four prospects were top 100 players.

Fortunately, the Sooners have their left tackle for the future. Pairing him with the fast-rising Ryan Fodje, an ascending player over the last year, as well as interior offensive linemen [autotag]Darius Afalava[/autotag] and [autotag]Owen Hollenbeck[/autotag] makes for an even stronger offensive line recruiting class. The Sooners are well positioned to keep [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag], [autotag]Michael Hawkins[/autotag], [autotag]Kevin Sperry[/autotag] and [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag] upright as the Sooners settle in as SEC members in the coming years.

With Fasusi on board, the Sooners vaulted from 11th in 247Sports team recruiting rankings to eighth, right behind Texas A&M. Fasusi becomes the first five-star offensive lineman in Norman since [autotag]Brey Walker[/autotag].

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Sooners favored to land 2026 wide receiver Aljour Miles, Jr.

Oklahoma looks like the trending favorite to land 2026 wide receiver Aljour Miles out of Kaufman, Texas.

The Oklahoma Sooners have earned significant commitments to kick off the [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag].

Four-star prospects [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag], [autotag]Jonathan Hatton[/autotag] and [autotag]Ryder Mix[/autotag] have gotten the ball rolling for the Sooners for next year’s recruiting class. As it looks to build upon it, OU appears to have some momentum in the recruitment of Kaufman athlete Aljour Miles.

Parker Thune and Brandon Drumm of OUInsider, along with Marshall Levenson, issued Rivals futurecasts favoring the Sooners in the recruitment for Miles.

According to Thune, the Sooners see him as a wide receiver at the collegiate level. Though he hasn’t been rated by any of the primary recruiting sites at this point, Miles has the athleticism to be a difference-maker out wide. He shows off good route-running ability and reads the ball well in the air. Miles has the ability to win deep and shows off good hands.

It’s likely he ends the 2026 recruiting cycle as a four-star prospect by signing day.

Miles holds offers from Oklahoma, Colorado State, SMU, Pitt, Tulsa, North Texas, UTEP, UTSA and Boston College.

 

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Sooners pick up On3 prediction for 2026 offensive lineman out of Texas

Oklahoma Sooners predicted to land three-star offensive lineman Noah Best out of Midlothian, Texas.

The Oklahoma Sooners have had a nice start to the [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag], picking up commitments from a trio of blue-chip stars on the offensive side of the ball.

Kick-started by four-star running back [autotag]Jonathan Hatton, Jr.[/autotag], he was joined in the class by four-star tight end [autotag]Ryder Mix[/autotag] and four-star quarterback [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag].

The Sooners have been at work this summer looking to move the needle with more prospects in the 2026 class. One player on their radar is Midlothian, Texas, native and three-star interior offensive line prospect Noah Best.

Best is considered the No. 29 overall interior offensive lineman in the class and holds offers from 10 Power Four schools, including SEC programs Oklahoma, Arkansas, LSU, Missouri, Texas and Texas A&M.

Amid these big-time offers, it looks as if the Sooners have a leg up in his recruitment. SoonerScoop and On3’s Josh McCuistion issued a prediction favoring Oklahoma in his recruitment.

Best is a 6-foot-4, 290-pound prospect who plays left tackle for his Midlothian squad. He moves really well in the run game, getting off the line of scrimmage in a hurry. Best is a physical player with the ability to block down on defensive tackles or get to the second level to take out linebackers.

In pass protection, he again shows quick feet to get into his pass set and anchors well on the bull rush.

Best is an intriguing prospect that looks to have four-star potential in the cycle. With experience at tackle, he’d provide Bill Bedenbaugh some versatility along the offensive line.

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