Rivals updated its recruiting rankings ahead of the 2026 season, and the Oklahoma Sooners received a big boost. Oklahoma, led by head coach Brent Venables and general manager Jim Nagy, has put together one of the best classes in the country.
One of the biggest storylines for Oklahoma has been its ability to dominate in-state recruiting during one of the deepest talent cycles in recent memory. The state has three players ranked in the top 50 nationally, and the Sooners landed all three.
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With the updated rankings in place, Oklahoma knows exactly how many Rivals five-star prospects are committed to its class. The answer is three. Oklahoma has commitments from Rivals five-star offensive tackle Cooper Hackett, five-star tight end Seneca Driver and five-star cornerback Gabriel Osborne.
The Sooners could effectively have a fourth five-star talent, depending on the recruiting service. Offensive tackle Kaeden Penny is ranked No. 27 nationally as a four-star by Rivals but holds five-star status on 247Sports rankings. Linebacker Cooper Witten and athlete Bode Sparrow are also just outside the five-star cut line. Witten ranks No. 37 in the country, and Sparrow ranks No. 59.
Oklahoma’s class is already among the nation’s best, and the updated Rivals rankings reinforce just how much elite talent Venables and Nagy have assembled. With Rivals five-star commitments already in the fold and additional blue-chip prospects still on board, the Sooners are well-positioned to finish with one of the top recruiting classes in the country when the 2027 cycle comes to a close.
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