The early signing period is underway, and the Oklahoma Sooners are beginning to put pen to paper with their [autotag]2023 recruiting class[/autotag].
Perhaps not the most heralded prospect in the class, Erik McCarty is certainly one of the most intriguing. His ability as both a runner and defender for McAlester helped the Buffaloes to a 12-3 record in 2022.
He’s been committed to the Sooners since Jan. 29, 2022. Now that commitment becomes official as McCarty signed with the Oklahoma Sooners during the early signing period.
For his part, McCarty averaged 77.4 rushing yards per game, according to Max Preps. He also combined for 25 total touchdowns. As a defender, he averaged 7.2 tackles per game at strong safety.
Projecting as a Cheetah for the Oklahoma Sooners, Erik McCarty has a chance to be an impact player for the Sooners on defense and on special teams. He’s simply a good football player.
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McCarty’s season was cut short after suffering an ACL injury in the Oklahoma state playoffs. It’s unlikely he’ll be ready for spring ball, and looks like a redshirt season will be on the horizon for one of the best players in Oklahoma.
A three-star prospect, McCarty is the No. 9 player in the state of Oklahoma in the 247Sports composite and ranks as the No. 52 athlete in the country.
The Oklahoma Sooners earned McCarty’s commitment and signature over Baylor, Kansas State, Nebraska, Pitt, and TCU.
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