The Sooners got their signal-caller in the 2020 recruiting class.
Just moments ago, four-star quarterback Chandler Morris announced his commitment to Oklahoma on national television at the Under Armour All-American Game.
Morris, a Dallas, Texas, native via Highland Park High School, was committed to Arkansas for five months before backing off his pledge when his dad, Chad Morris, was let go as the Razorbacks head coach. Oklahoma offered in Sept. of 2018 and recruited him since, even while he was committed to Arkansas.
He fills a void the Sooners desperately needed with only two scholarship quarterbacks on its roster.
Here is what Chandler Morris’ commitment means for Oklahoma.
DEPTH
As I mentioned just above, Oklahoma desperately needed a quarterback in the 2020 class. The Sooners only have Spencer Rattler and Tanner Mordecai as scholarship quarterbacks for next years.
There’s no telling if Morris will be ready to contribute if his number was called upon, but having a highly touted recruit is more than likely better than having to hand over the reins of the program to a walk-on.
STABILIZATION
The shock that came from Brock Vandagriff’s de-commitment on New Year’s Day is still there, but Oklahoma’s future has always been tied to quarterback play.
After Spencer Rattler moves on following the 2021 or 2022 season, Morris will be the next-in-line. His commitment means the Sooners will potentially have quality quarterback play through 2023 or 2024.
THE RAID LIVES ON
There are no questions about it—Chandler Morris is a Lincoln Riley quarterback.
Smaller in stature, but not in confidence. His arm is more accurate than strong.
Morris already ran a Raid-style (NOT AIR RAID) offense during his time at Highland Park High School in Dallas. That will now live on over the next four to five years.
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