It is early to do any kind of real class prediction for 2025, but 2025 recruiting is moving along at a fast pace.
So here’s 25 (actually 8 verbals + 17 names) prospects from the class of 2025 that appear to be really considering OU.
I’ll update this every month until the 2024 class gets their first signing day in December, then in January I’ll take a hack at the first 2025 Prediction.
25 for 25 – September Edition HERE
Verbals (8)
| POS | PLAYER | HIGH SCHOOL | HT/WT | STARS | RATING | OVR RK | POS RK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | Jaden Nickens | Millwood (Oklahoma City, OK) | 6-3, 190 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 0.9492 | 119 | 19 WR |
| ATH | Elijah Thomas | Checotah (Checotah, OK) | 6-1, 183 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 0.9335 | 165 | 8 ATH |
| WR | Gracen Harris | Ennis (Ennis, TX) | 5-10, 170 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 0.9336 | 188 | 25 WR |
| QB | Kevin Sperry | Carl Albert (Midwest City, OK) | 6-0, 200 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 0.9279 | 187 | 13 QB |
| S | Trynae Washington | Carl Albert (Midwest City, OK) | 6-3, 195 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 0.8914 | 342 | 26 ATH |
| LB | Marcus James | Carl Albert (Midwest City, OK) | 6-3, 210 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 0.8759 | 441 | 45 LB |
| EDGE | Alexander Shieldnight | Wagoner (Wagoner, OK) | 6-2, 220 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 0.8726 | 474 | 36 EDGE |
| DT | Ka’Mori Moore | Lee’s Summit North (Lee’s Summit, MO) | 6-1, 295 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 0.8611 | 571 | 49 DL |
OU “Leads” or in Top Four/Five (17)
Michael Fasusi – Offensive Tackle
Player Info: 6-5, 285 | Lewisville (Lewisville, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9923, 14 OVR, 2 OT | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, Utah
Notes: The Lewisville OT has been to Norman several times. OU has a connection with his current class of 2024 teammate Jaydan Hardy. The foundation has been built for OU to land Fasusi. This is trending to be the biggest OU v UT recruiting battle in a long time.
Jonah Williams – Safety/Linebacker
Player Info: 6-3, 203 | Ball (Galveston, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9917, 16 OVR, 2 LB | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Ohio State, Oregon, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC
Notes: This five star talent has been to Norman a number of times and seems to be really connected to the OU coaching staff.
Andrew T Marsh – Wide Receiver
Player Info: 6-1, 173 | Katy Jordan (Fulshear, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9818, 30 OVR, 6 WR | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, TCU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC
Notes: Could he commit before Mozee?? Emmett Jones is a beast in WR recruiting for 2025.
Ty Haywood – Offensive Tackle
Player Info: 6-6, 270 | Ryan (Denton, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9740, 51 OVR, 7 OT | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, USC
Notes: The 3rd OT from the North Dallas metro area. OU is also heavily involved with Haywood.
CJ Nickson – EDGE
Player Info: 6-5, 220 | Weatherford (Weatherford, OK)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9646, 76 OVR, 11 EDGE | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Auburn, Notre Dame, TCU, Tennessee, Wisconsin
Notes: Might be the best athlete/prospect in Oklahoma for 2025. Tight end? Or defensive end? OU continues to build a lead. Right now, no real obvious challenger has emerged yet. He looks huge in junior film, easy to project him as a 6-5, 250+ DE or TE.
Nate Roberts – Tight End
Player Info: 6-4, 235 | Washington (Washington, OK)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9594, 92 OVR, 2 TE | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Iowa, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Utah, Wisconsin
Notes: OU has firmly placed themselves into Roberts top list. He’s making visits to other schools this fall after having made a quick and early verbal to ND. Connecting with 2025 QB commit Kevin Sperry. After his junior year, an OU verbal seems very possible.
Isaiah Mozee – Wide Receiver
Player Info: 6-1, 185 | Lee’s Summit North (Lee’s Summit, MO)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9544, 102 OVR, 16 WR | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Wisconsin
Notes: The OU legacy is having a great junior year. OU is battling Oregon. The major question is will OU still have a spot when he decides.
Cobey Sellers – Cornerback
Player Info: 6-0, 165 | Shadow Creek (Pearland, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9394, 147 OVR, 20 CB | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Miami, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, TCU, Texas A&M, USC, Washington
Notes: Houston area CB that seems to really like OU. Visited this fall, and there’s a forecast for OU from at least one site.
Trystan Haynes – Defensive Back
Player Info: 6-2, 175 | Carl Albert (Midwest City, OK)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9503, 116 OVR, 15 CB | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Arkansas, Miami, Missouri, Nebraska, TCU, Texas A&M
Notes: Having a great junior year so far part of that talented Carl Albert roster. Teammate of Kevin Sperry, Marcus James, and a few other 2025 targets.
Max Granville – EDGE
Player Info: 6-2, 215 | Fort Bend Christian (Sugar Land, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9482, 122 OVR, 16 LB | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Duke, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, Wisconsin
Notes: Top Edge rusher from Texas. Miguel Chavis has been at his games this fall. Explosive pass rusher. Can OU take Shieldnight, Woods, and Granville? Also visited for the WVU game.
Troy Blaylock – Running Back
Player Info: 5-10, 175 | Atascocita (Humble, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9432, 135 OVR, 11 RB | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Duke, Florida State, Georgia, Missouri, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, Wisconsin
Notes: Is it Deondrae Riden (below) or Blaylock? Or Is it another RB?
Deondrae Riden – Running Back
Player Info: 5-10, 195 | DeSoto (DeSoto, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9324, 171 OVR, 17 RB | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, Utah, Wisconsin
Notes: One of the Top RB targets. It’s not clear who is the top target among several players.
Jayden Woods – EDGE
Player Info: 6-3, 235 | Mill Valley (Shawnee, KS)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9245, 200 OVR, 17 EDGE | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Iowa, Notre Dame, Oregon, Tennessee, USC
Notes: The Kansas edge rusher is a big-time target for OU. Getting more offers and attention.
DaSaahn Brame – Tight End
Player Info: 6-6, 235 | Derby (Derby, KS)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9228, 207 OVR, 9 TE | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Wisconsin
Notes: OU’s next TE target after Roberts. Will be interesting to see if OU takes two big TEs along with Trynae Washington.
Gus Cordova – Defensive Line
Player Info: 6-4, 250 | Lake Travis (Austin, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 90, 210 OVR, 19 DL (On3) | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Oregon, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Wisconsin
Notes: OU legacy and brother of 2024 QB commit Michael Hawkins. This seems like another Eli Bowen situation.
Christian Thatcher – Linebacker
Player Info: 6-2, 195 | Arbor View (Las Vegas, NV)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9162, 231 OVR, 27 LB | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Louisville, Michigan State, Missouri, Oregon, Texas A&M, UCLA, USC, Utah
Notes: Was on campus earlier this season for the SMU game. At a radio remote on his visit, Thatcher talked about how much he loves OU and is considering committing. Great frame, could easily be a top 100 type LB based on junior film. His brother might be a top QB for 2027, Thaddeus Thatcher.
Maliek Hawkins – Cornerback
Player Info: 6-1, 175 | Frisco Emerson (McKinney, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5.7, 37 CB (Rivals) | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Arkansas, Texas
Notes: OU legacy and brother of 2024 QB commit Michael Hawkins. This seems like another Eli Bowen situation.
Five More Top Targets (OU Could Be a Factor)
Riley Pettijohn – Linebacker
Player Info: 6-2, 205 | McKinney (McKinney, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9808, 34 OVR, 5 LB | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Auburn, Duke, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Missouri, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, TCU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC
Notes: Potential five star LB in Texas. OU will definitely work to get involved here. Interestingly, no reported Texas offer yet.
Lamont Rogers – Offensive Tackle
Player Info: 6-6, 305 | Horn (Mesquite, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9802, 36 OVR, 5 OT | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Penn State, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC
Notes: Another North Dallas metro area elite OT. Visited OU already this fall, OU has offered his 2026 teammates as well.
Douglas Utu – Offensive Tackle
Player Info: 6-5, 270 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9706, 56 OVR, 8 OT | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, UCLA, USC, Utah, Washington
Notes: Visited OU already. Expect OU to be involved as long as he’s still talking to OU.
Isaiah Campbell – Defensive Line
Player Info: 6-3, 260 | Southern (Durham, NC)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9610, 87 OVR, 8 DL | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Penn State, Tennessee, USC
Notes: North Carolina DT has a number of big time offers. According to Brandon Drumm on their YouTube pod, coach Miguel Chavis is connected heavily with the coaching staff.
Andrew Babalola – Offensive Tackle
Player Info: 6-6, 275 | Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, KS)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9539, 106 OVR, 12 OT | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Auburn, Duke, Florida, Kansas State, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin
Notes: New offer at OT from Kansas. A Top 50 kid at on3.com. Kansas has been very kind to OU lately.
BONUS – Interesting Offers and Targets with OU Status Uncertain
Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng – Linebacker
Player Info: 6-2, 205 | IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9755, 47 OVR, 3 LB | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Auburn, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Texas A&M, USC, Wisconsin
Notes: Star defender at IMG would be a great fit at WILL or Cheetah in the OU defense. Fringe five-star player OU trying to leverage recent defensive success at IMG.
Jadon Perlotte – Linebacker (UGA Commit)
Player Info: 6-3, 200 | Buford (Buford, GA)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9792, 39 OVR, 7 LB | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia (Committed), LSU, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC
Notes: Top 100 LB committed to UGA but definitely looking around. Roof has close connections to the Buford coaching staff. OU “reoffered” recently, maybe building off some LB momentum with the 2023 success of Danny Stutsman.
Malcolm Simpson – Defensive Line
Player Info: 6-3, 235 | Ball (Galveston, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9674, 67 OVR, 6 DL | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Baylor, Houston, Kansas, Oklahoma State, SMU, Texas Tech, USC (all recent)
Notes: Galveston Ball teammate of Jonah Williams. His sophomore year film is very good. Looks and plays bigger than listed. Very athletic, could be trending rankings wise in the same manner as Joseph Jonah-Ajonye did this cycle.
Linkon Cure – Tight End
Player Info: 6-6, 215 | Goodland (Goodland, KS)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.9381, 151 OVR, 4 TE | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Auburn, Florida, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas State, Michigan, Missouri, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Wisconsin
Notes: Recent OU offer at TE. Another top 200 player from Kansas it appears. Has a real Mark Andrews feel to his film. Just visited Oregon.
Dilan Battle – Defensive Line
Player Info: 6-2, 315 | Mansfield Timberview (Arlington, TX)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 90, 289 OVR, 29 DL (On3) | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, USC
Notes: Another Dallas area lineman instead on the defensive side. Big physical kid whose junior year early film is excellent. Great run stuffer but is flashing some inside pass rush. Excellent agility for a big man. Huge offers for someone not ranked by all services yet, and a three-star by the others.
CJ Jimcoily – Safety
Player Info: 6-2, 190 | Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, TN)
Ranking: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.8991, 306 OVR, 21 S | 247 Profile
Notable Offers: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, UNC, Ole Miss, Purdue, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Wisconsin
Notes: Visited for the WVU game. From the same HS as Sooner CB Woodi Washington. Big frame DB who would look great at safety for OU.
