After 5-star offensive lineman Michael Fasusi announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Wednesday, the Sooners’ 2025 recruiting class is nearly finished.
With 23 pledges in the current cycle and the No. 7 class in the nation, according to Rivals, the Sooners are still looking to add two or three more players in 2025. Aside from prospects like Jayden Bradley, Christian Jones and Andrew Babalola, however, Brent Venables and company appear to have their current class almost completely filled out.
With a strong group in 2025, OU will likely turn much of its recruiting efforts to the 2026 recruiting class, where the Sooners boast commitments from 4-star Narbonne (CA) quarterback Jaden O’Neal, 4-star Cibolo Steele (TX) running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. and 4-star Frisco Lone Star (TX) tight end Ryder Mix.
Despite being off to a solid start, Oklahoma will need to get to work building out their upcoming class with only three pledges on board thus far. Here are four prospects who seem to be a priority for Venables and company in the 2026 recruiting class.
Norman North (OK) wide receiver Mason James is one of two in-state standouts that the Sooners are trying to add in the upcoming cycle.
Listed at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, James is rated the No. 175 overall prospect and No. 30 wide receiver in the nation, according to 247Sports. With great speed and explosiveness, James easily beats defenders deep downfield in addition to being a threat to break a long run on jet sweeps.
The Timberwolves’ standout holds offers from Oklahoma, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Michigan, Oregon and others, but Emmett Jones and company seem to be in a good spot with James.
James visited campus multiple times during the 2023 season and has participated in OU’s football camp each of the past two summers, winning numerous one-on-one reps against talented defensive backs.
The second OK Preps standout the Sooners’ are looking to bring on board in the 2026 recruiting class is Jenks (OK) running back Kaydin Jones.
As a sophomore in 2023, Jones helped lead the Trojans to a state championship berth, where the team ultimately fell to the Bixby Spartans. Despite the loss, Jones had an impressive showing, running well out of the backfield and even making plays as a pass catcher when split out wide.
#Sooners target and Jenks sophomore Kaydin Jones showing off his speed late in the 6A-1 state title game against Bixby. The OU legacy had a solid outing despite the Trojans’ loss.
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— Randall Sweet (@RandallSweet5) December 2, 2023
Listed at 6-feet tall and 185 pounds, Jones is rated the No. 101 overall player and No. 14 running back in the nation, according to On3. DeMarco Murray and company seem to be in a good position with the Tulsa-area standout, whose dad is former OU running back Kejuan Jones.
Like James, Jones made a handful of visits to Norman last fall and was back in the spring and over the summer. Jones also seems to have a good relationship with O’Neal, which should help Oklahoma recruit the star tailback.
In early July, Jones included OU, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas A&M, Mississippi, Oregon, Miami, Michigan State, Missouri, Louisville and Vanderbilt in his top 11 schools list.
Daverin “Deuce” Geralds could be the “big fish” the Sooners go hunting for in the 2026 recruiting class.
Rated the No. 12 overall prospect and No. 1 defensive lineman in the nation, according to Rivals, Geralds would be another huge addition along the defensive line for Venables and company after landing 5-star d-lineman David Stone and 5-star edge rusher PJ Adebawore in the the last two classes.
After visiting Norman over the summer, Geralds seemingly liked what he saw, scheduling three more visits to the Sooner State in the fall.
No. 1 defensive tackle Deuce Geralds is going to be busy busy this fall.@Rivals / @samspiegs pic.twitter.com/2eWtUpgoJ6
— Adam Gorney (@adamgorney) August 23, 2024
A star at Collins Hill (GA) in Suwanee, GA, Geralds racked up 30 tackles for loss and 14 sacks as just a sophomore in high school.
Finally, Miguel Chavis and company seem to have their sights set on 3-star Maize South (KS) edge rusher Hunter Higgins.
Listed at 6-5 and 245 pounds, Higgins has a good frame and great length that would make him an ideal fit in the SEC. Rated the No. 25 edge rusher in the nation, according to 247Sports, Higgins holds offers from OU, Nebraska, Mississippi, Kansas State, Michigan, USC, Missouri and many others.
The Sooners seem to be in a good spot with Higgins, however, as the talented edge rusher made the trek to Norman for Oklahoma’s summer football camp in June.
During his time on campus, Higgins not only showed off a quick first step in one-on-one drills, but was pulled aside to get individual coaching from Chavis while the rest of the edge group was doing drills in line.
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