Signing Day Preview
The final visits for the 2015 calendar year are over and only the last visit weekend remains before National Signing Day, so it's time to start taking a look at Oklahoma's final few targets for the 2016 class. Below you'll find information, breakdowns, and commitment predictions for the players Oklahoma is still currently involved with.
University of Oklahoma Remaining Targets for 2016
6-2, 215-pounds
Scranton (Pa.) Lackawanna C.C.
Primary Recruiter: Tim Kish
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Jan. 22
Level of Interest: High
Others: Arizona
PREDICTION: Oklahoma - CORRECT - Jan. 24
The Skinny: Beal is a late addition to Oklahoma's 2016 recruiting efforts and could be one of three Lackawanna C.C. products to sign with Oklahoma in the class. Beal is a long and lean outside linebacker who can close in space and has the ability to beat blockers off of the edge.
6-5, 272-pounds
Lawrence, Kan.
Primary Recruiter: Diron Reynolds
Semper Fi All-American
Strongside Defensive End ranking: No. 9
Rivals250 ranking: No. 122
Kansas ranking: No. 1
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Oct. 23
Level of Interest: High
Others: Kansas, UCLA, Baylor
PREDICTION: Kansas
Jan. 6 PREDICTION: Oklahoma - CORRECT - Jan. 21
The Skinny: For months and months it has felt like Oklahoma and Kansas were going head up in this one and after months of recruiting that's exactly what it came down to. The Sooners obviously had the on-field success and overall program to sell but there was some chatter that Kansas would consider offering his teammate Trey Georgie and possibly swinging things around. That rumor didn't play out and the Sooners got a key commitment in their defensive recruiting.
6-5, 230-pounds
Trophy Club (Texas) Byron Nelson
Primary Recruiter: Diron Reynolds
Weakside Defensive End ranking: No. 3
Texas ranking: No. 7
Rivals100 ranking: No. 63
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Jan. 22
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: USC, Baylor
PREDICTION: Baylor - CORRECT - Jan. 1
The Skinny: Bowen was among the first offers made by the Sooners in the class of 2016 but Oklahoma never seemed a truly serious threat with Bowen mentioning them among his top schools at various times but never doing much in the way of action in regards to connecting with the Sooners. Bowen made a visit to Norman on Jan. 22 and while things went well it just wasn't enough.
6-1, 188-pounds
Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra
Primary Recruiter: Kerry Cooks
Under Armour All-American
Athlete ranking: No. 4
California ranking: No. 18
Rival100 rankings: 112
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Oct. 2
Level of Interest: High
Others: FSU, UCLA, ND, Ohio St.
PREDICTION: UCLA - CORRECT - Feb. 2
The Skinny: Burton hails from one of the nation's top talent-producing programs and is the next in line of Serra stars. The interesting question for him has been where he might play - safety or wide receiver. In fact following his official visit to Norman Burton admitted to being a bit concerned that he would be playing safety instead of receiver. However as time has gone on it's a possibility that he seems to have grown comfortable with.
6-4, 165-pounds
New Orleans McDonogh 35
Primary Recruiter: Mike Stoops
Athlete ranking: 47
Louisiana ranking: 36
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Nov. 5
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: Memphis, LSU
PREDICTION: Memphis - INCORRECT - Texas A&M
The Skinny: Chattman, who had been a long-time LSU commitment, backed off of that pledge in late November not long after his official visit to Norman. Now though it's a bit unclear of whether or not the Sooners will retain a spot for him. It looks as though the Sooners have decided to pass and he has now committed to the Seminoles.
6-3, 301-pounds
Euless (Texas) Trinity
Primary Recruiter: Diron Reynolds
Defensive Tackle ranking: 18
Texas ranking: 29
Rivals250 ranking: 212
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Nov. 20
Level of Interest: High
Others: Texas, Texas A&M
PREDICTION: Texas - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Daniels, a month-long commitment to Oklahoma, is coming down to the wire and there seems to truly be a decision left to make. For the prospect himself it feels like Texas is what is on his mind while his family seems to have taken a shine to Oklahoma and particularly Diron Reynolds.
6-1, 181-pounds
Houston Langham Creek
Primary Recruiter: Lincoln Riley
Wide Receiver ranking: No. 41
Texas ranking: No. 25
Rivals250 ranking: No. 185
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: High
Others: OSU, Baylor, LSU
PREDICTION: Oklahoma
Jan. 20 PREDICTION: Texas A&M - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Davis, a long-time Texas A&M commitment, backed out of his pledge in mid-December and almost immediately announced official visits to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. The Sooners hadn't shown any particularly strong interest prior to his Aggie pledge however things seemed to have changed with the Sooners working hard to get involved. However an official visit, though repeatedly planned, never came off and the interest faded.
6-2, 225-pounds
Scranton (Pa.) Lackawanna C.C.
Primary Recruiter: Mike Stoops
JUCO ranking: N/A
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Jan. 29
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: Ariz., L'Ville, WVU
PREDICTION: Oklahoma - CORRECT - Jan. 22
The Skinny: Doucet is a player that Oklahoma took some interest in over the final month of 2015 and in early January came through with an offer - seemingly in reaction to the departure of Dominique Alexander. Doucet is an explosive player who has shined on the edge but whose frame may be better suited inside.
6-3, 210-pounds
Southlake (Texas) Carroll
Primary Recruiter: Lincoln Riley
Wide Receiver ranking: No. 87
Texas ranking: 76
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Jan. 29
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: Miss. St. (Commit)
PREDICTION: Oklahoma - CORRECT - Jan. 31
The Skinny: Farrar is a player that has never denied an admiration for Oklahoma as a program that he has routinely called a 'dream school'. But what has been denied to him is Oklahoma's recruiting affection, until the Sooners decided to offer him on Jan. 24. Now Oklahoma is set to do an in-home, led by Bob Stoops, on Jan. 26 and then Farrar will have the decision to make of whether he wants to take an official visit to Norman this weekend.
6-3, 235-pounds
Manor, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Mike Stoops
Army All-American
Outside Linebacker ranking: No. 2
Texas ranking: No. 2
Rivals100 ranking: No. 13
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: Low
Others: Texas, LSU (Verbal)
PREDICTION: LSU - INCORRECT - Texas
The Skinny: Fowler is among the most talented linebackers Texas has produced in recent years. The big linebacker was amongst the Sooners first offers in the Lone Star State for the 2017 class and he showed some early interest but never went beyond preliminary discussions of that interest. It seemed as though he might take a trip to Norman at one point but that trip never came to pass and he'll decide between Texas and LSU.
6-3, 275-pounds
Metairie (La.) Archbishop Rummel
Primary Recruiter: Diron Reynolds
Defensive Tackle ranking: 13
Louisiana ranking: No. 8
Rivals250 ranking: No. 133
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: Low
Others: Ark. (Commit)
PREDICTION: Arkansas - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Guidry was a player that Oklahoma had some loose involvement with during the 2014 football season but it never really developed beyond that. Then over the last few months Guidry and Oklahoma seemed to talk more and more, led by new defensive line coach Diron Reynolds. However his long-time commitment to Arkansas seemed to be something he wasn't going to overcome and the Sooners moved on.
6-5, 330-pounds
Silsbee, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Bill Bedenbaugh
Under Armour All-American
Guard ranking: No. 3
Texas ranking: No. 2
Rivals100 ranking: No. 62
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: Low
Others: Baylor (Commit), Texas, Ark.
PREDICTION: Baylor - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Hudson committed very early to Texas A&M before making a quick change to pledge to Baylor a commitment he has stuck with for roughly 18 months. Until lately he seemed solid in that choice but is taking a rash of late official visits to look around. He considered a late trip to Norman but both parties moved in other directions.
6-3, 215-pounds
Cibolo (Texas) Steele
Primary Recruiter: Diron Reynolds
Army All-American
Weakside Defensive End ranking: No. 13
Texas ranking: No. 36
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Jan. 29
Level of Interest: High
Others: TAMU (Verbal), Texas
PREDICTION: Texas A&M
Jan. 8 PREDICTION: Oklahoma - CORRECT - Feb. 1
The Skinny: Jackson, a long-time Texas A&M commitment, chose the Aggies over Oklahoma in late May but has never seemed to move on entirely from his interest in the Sooners. Now he has taken trips to Texas, College Station, and will head to Norman for the final week in January and try to come to a decision afterward. He speaks frequently with Oklahoma defensive tackle commitment Chris Daniels and has a lot of familial connections to the state of Oklahoma.
5-10, 200-pounds
Tulsa McLain
Primary Recruiter: Jay Boulware
Oklahoma ranking: No. 9
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: High
Others: Missouri, Alabama
PREDICTION: Oklahoma
Jan. 29 PREDICTION: Missouri
Jan. 31 PREDICTION: Alabama - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Jacobs is the 2016 edition of an Oklahoma football prospect that went undeservedly unnoticed. The ultra talented athlete is seen by some as a running back while others think his future could be at safety. Regardless he has seen more and more attention start to pick up as his recruiting reaches it's zenith, in only a few days time. It seems that things will all come down to how he chooses to take trips this weekend.
5-10, 163-pounds
Long Beach (Calif.) Poly
Primary Recruiter: Dennis Simmons
Army All-American
Cornerback ranking: No. 2
California ranking: No. 2
Rivals100 ranking: No. 12
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: TAMU, BAMA, UCLA, USC
PREDICTION: USC - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Jones was scheduled to take a trip to Oklahoma in early December but the trip was a late cancel, apparently by the Sooners themselves. It's unclear if Oklahoma may change their direction yet again and try to bring in one of the nation's more explosive weapons for a visit. Even if they do the chances of him landing in Norman are very remote.
6-1, 185-pounds
Patterson, La.
Primary Recruiter: Lincoln Riley
Wide Receiver ranking: No. 20
Louisiana ranking: No. 4
Rivals100 ranking: No. 94
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Jan. 30
Level of Interest: High
Others: Ole Miss, Ala.
PREDICTION: Oklahoma - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: It's kind of amazing to see Jones on this list but Oklahoma seems ready to chase down one of the nation's elite targets and the highest ranked prospect from 'the Boot' to sign with the Sooners since Nic Harris in the class of 2005. Jones is an explosive receiver with great open field ability and the chance to take each play to the end zone.
6-0, 180-pounds
Saraland, Ala.
Primary Recruiter: Lincoln Riley
Wide Receiver ranking: No. 62
Alabama ranking: No. 11
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Nov. 20
Level of Interest: High
Others: USC, Tenn., ND
PREDICTION: Oklahoma
Jan. 21 PREDICTION: USC - CORRECT - Jan. 23
The Skinny: This one goes back and forth almost daily, Jones has been committed to USC since the summer but in the last few months there was a lot of talk that the two were all but done until just hours before he was expected to publicly announce his commitment to Oklahoma. He then committed to Oklahoma before a day later again pledging to USC. Now it just seems that there will be no final verdict until he signs on the dotted line. Decision Date: National Signing Day - Feb. 3.
6-2, 215-pounds
Torrance (Calif.) North
Primary Recruiter: Tim Kish
Army All-American
Outside Linebacker ranking: No. 1
California ranking: No. 1
Rivals100 ranking: No. 5
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Dec. 11
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: Alabama, UCLA, Ole Miss
PREDICTION: UCLA - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Juarez, the nation's top linebacker, was an early Oklahoma offer but one that didn't seem to matter for quite some time. However, thanks largely to the work of Kish, the Sooners kept making progress and eventually got Juarez on campus for an official visit. Juarez has since cut the Sooners from his list but still looks likely to stay in Los Angeles.
6-3, 214-pounds
Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West
Primary Recruiter: Mike Stoops
Army All-American
Outside Linebacker ranking: No. 4
California ranking: No. 2
Rivals100 ranking: No. 17
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Nov. 20
Level of Interest: High
Others: ND, Oreg.
PREDICTION: Oklahoma - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Kelly, who could be the next in line of Oklahoma's growing Fresno pipeline, is among the nation's top linebackers and could be the Sooners first five-star signing since Joe Mixon in the class of 2014. He had long been thought to be a battle between Michigan and the Sooners but there was a recent bit of news that he and the men of Michigan weren't really in contact anymore which would seem to place Notre Dame as Oklahoma's most obvious competitor.
6-6, 260-pounds
Yuma (Ariz.) Arizona Western C.C.
Primary Recruiter: Diron Reynolds
JUCO ranking: No. 1
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: Ala., Ore. St., Ole Miss
PREDICTION: Tennessee - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Oklahoma had not had any real contact with Kongbo until his recent announcement of a decommittment from Tennessee - who he committed to in late November. Since then Kongbo has seen any number of schools become involved in spite of some lingering concerns about his ability to graduate on time this spring. The big defensive end has one official visit remaining and the Sooners only chance is if they are one of those visits.
6-0, 199-pounds
Sachse, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Kerry Cooks
Semper Fi All-American
Cornerback ranking: No. 11
Texas ranking: No. 14
Rivals250 ranking: 120
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Jan. 22
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: Ala., Oh. St.
PREDICTION: Alabama - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Mayden has been something of a never-ending story for the Sooners. He is the son of former Oklahoma basketball standout James Mayden and was long thought to be a possible Oklahoma commitment. However the Sooners never seemed truly involved when it came time to make a decision in spite of a good relationship with Kerry Cooks. Oklahoma hosted him on the second to last visit weekend and it still clearly seems an uphill climb.
6-2, 228-pounds
Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove
Primary Recruiter: Tim Kish
Inside Linebacker ranking: No. 15
Georgia ranking: No. 31
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Nov. 20
Level of Interest: High
Others: Fla, Aub.
PREDICTION: Florida - INCORRECT - Michigan
The Skinny: Mbem-Bosse seemed all set to announce a commitment to Oklahoma in mid-December but instead chose to delay his decision after picking up a Florida offer. It seemed that decision would ultimately comes down to the Gators and Sooners with Florida having the advantage of proximity and Oklahoma having the edge in familiarity. However he took a late January trip to Michigan and committed shortly thereafter.
6-5, 330-pounds
Oklahoma City John Marshall
Primary Recruiter: Bill Bedenbaugh
Army All-American
Offensive Tackle ranking: No. 12
Oklahoma ranking: No. 1
Rivals250 ranking: No. 200
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Dec. 11
Level of Interest: High
Others: OSU
PREDICTION: Oklahoma
Feb. 1 PREDICTION: Oklahoma State - CORRECT - Feb. 2
The Skinny: At this point last year Moore was a relative unknown in the recruiting world but in the spring and summer exploded with offers from some of the most prestigious programs in the country. Since that has happened Moore seemed, at various times, ready to make a decision. As time went on that decision didn't happen but more and more this feels like a Bedlam choice that will come down in January.
6-2, 175-pounds
Coconut Creek, Fla.
Primary Recruiter: Kerry Cooks
Army All-American
Cornerback ranking: No. 10
Florida ranking: No. 21
Rivals100 ranking: No. 117
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: LSU, FSU, TCU
PREDICTION: Florida State
Feb. 2 PREDICTION: LSU - INCORRECT - Clemson
The Skinny: Mullen was only on this list because at the time it was created he had not yet decided whether Oklahoma will get an official visit or not. That visit didn't happen and now he seems set to stay inside state lines.
6-3, 190-pounds
Plano (Texas) East
Primary Recruiter: Dennis Simmons
Wide Receiver ranking: No. 97
Texas ranking: No. 91
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: Low
Others: UCLA,SMU, OSU, TCU
PREDICTION: OSU - INCORRECT - UCLA
The Skinny: Omotosho picked up his Oklahoma offer in early June when he shined at one of the Sooners satellite camps in Dallas. Since then it's been a bit of a guessing game as to whether or not the Sooners were A) trully involved in his decision or B) if they were all that serious about him.
6-6, 317-pounds
Lawrenceville (Ga.) Archer
Primary Recruiter: Bill Bedenbaugh
Under Armour All-American
Offensive Guard ranking: No. 11
Georgia ranking: No. 12
Rivals250 ranking: 184
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: UGA, USC, Aub., Mich. St.
PREDICTION: Georgia INCORRECT - USC
The Skinny: Price was always a bit up and down with the Sooners, there were months that they seemed like a true contender and the next it seems they are not even a relevant topic. The big offensive tackle called Oklahoma 'O-Line U' at various other times and does seem to have a nice bond with Bill Bedenbaugh however it's hard to see him leaving Georgia.
6-3, 270-pounds
Duncanville, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Diron Reynolds
Semper Fi All-American
Defensive Tackle ranking: No. 30
Texas ranking: No. 48
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Nov. 20
Level of Interest: High
Others: Texas, Miami
PREDICTION: Oklahoma - INCORRECT - Texas
The Skinny: Southall is a player that has talked about taking numerous trips but as of yet has only taken the one official visit to Norman. That may be a sign though, again, Southall has taken several official visits in January. The big defensive lineman seems to be a guy that will keep everyone guessing until he is ready to pull the trigger.
6-5, 300-pounds
Downer's Grove (Ill.) South
Primary Recruiter: Bill Bedenbaugh
Offensive Tackle ranking: No. 15
Illinois ranking: No. 2
Rivals250 ranking: 227
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Jan. 29
Level of Interest: High
Others: Missouri, UNC, Rutgers
PREDICTION: Oklahoma - CORRECT - Jan. 30
The Skinny: Swenson had been committed to Michigan for over two years before his offer was rescinded, in what become something of a national story, in mid-January. The big tackle has pursued several options but Oklahoma got interested since his parting of ways with the Wolverines. They brought him in on the final weekend before signing day and with his Saturday night commitment he becomes the highest rated offensive tackle signee since Dylan Dismuke in the 2013 class.
6-1, 245-pounds
Murray, Utah
Primary Recruiter: Tim Kish
Strongside Defensive End ranking: No. 18
Utah ranking: No. 1
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Jan. 29
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: Utah
PREDICTION: BYU
JAN. 25 PREDICTION: Utah
The Skinny: Tupai is a very new name in Oklahoma recruiting with the Sooners getting by to see him in mid-January and deciding to bring him out for an official visit. Tupai is a very quiet guy so there isn't a lot known about his recruitment but he has recently said that Utah and Oklahoma will be what his choice comes down to after an apparently disappointing visit to USC last weekend. Decision Date: Undetermined.
6-1, 159-pounds
Shreveport (La.) Calvary Academy
Primary Recruiter: Kerry Cooks
Cornerback ranking: No. 37
Louisiana ranking: No. 26
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: High
Others: LSU (Verbal), TAMU
PREDICTION: LSU - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Williams is one of the nation's more talented cornerbacks and the high school teammate of current Sooner safety commitment Chanse Sylvie. He committed to LSU early on but when all of the news ran rampant about Les Miles's job it seemed he was more willing to look around. It was expected that he would take a trip to Norman but the Sooners seemed to decide they were done at cornerback and the case seems closed, he'll sign with LSU.
6-4, 205-pounds
Raymond (Miss.) Hinds C.C.
Primary Recruiter: Dennis Simmons
JUCO ranking: No. 23
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: Jan. 22
Level of Interest: Low
Others: UGA (Verbal), Missouri
PREDICTION: Georgia - CORRECT - Feb. 1
The Skinny: Wims, a Georgia commitment, was offered by Oklahoma in which would lead one to believe the Sooners think they have at least a chance. Wims was all set to visit before the Sooners called it off due to concerns over his real interest.
6-6, 314-pounds
Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll
Primary Recruiter: Bill Bedenbaugh
Under Armour All-American
Offensive Tackle ranking: No. 7
District of Columbia ranking: No. 3
Rivals250 ranking: No. 143
Oklahoma Official Visit Date: N/A
Level of Interest: Medium
Others: Mary., Ohio St., FSU
PREDICTION: Florida State - CORRECT - Feb. 3
The Skinny: Williams was among Oklahoma's earliest offensive tackle offers but for quite some time said almost nothing of that offer. As time went on he showed an increasing amount of interest with it even looking like he'd take an official to Norman during the final two weeks of January. However those trips never came together and the two have parted ways.