Ranking Oklahoma’s last 10 recruiting classes
The Oklahoma Sooners concluded the 2023 early signing period with a lot of momentum. This earned them a last-second five-star safety flip. Peyton Bowen. Bowen joined Guyer teammate Jackson Arnold EDGE Rusher Adepoju Adebawore In the 2023 Class to Give the Sooners Three Five-Star Players for the Cycle
It was a significant recruiting success. Brent Venables He and his team are now in the top five of 247Sports composite rankings. The class is dominated by the defensive side of the ball, with Venables’ fingerprints all over.
The Sooners had 16 four- and five star signees. Ten of them were defensive. Six of the signees were defensive backs; two were linebackers and two were defensive-linemen. They can still play as the three-star defense players they signed. Taylor Wein, Markus Strong, Ashton Sanders, Phil PicciottiAnd Erik McCarty Athletic players who have high motors. Each of these players has the chance to exceed their recruiting status.
The Sooners had a historic class. It was the second time since 2000 that multiple five-star defensive players were signed by 247Sports. They also had three five star signees. Looking back, let’s take a look at how it stacks up with the last 10 recruiting classes for the Oklahoma Sooners.
2023
Guyer quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) snaps the ball against Westlake during the Class 6A Division 2 State Championship game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 18, 2021. Guyer was defeated 40-21 by Westlake. Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK
Score: 289.69
5-Star: 3
4-Star: 13
3-Star: 9
247Sports Ranking: 5
247Sports Composite Ranking: 5.
Jackson Arnold, QB is the top signee
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2019
Oct 23, 2021 Lawrence, Kansas USA. Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11), reacts after scoring against the Kansas Jayhawks during halftime at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Score: 279.28
5-Star: 3
4-Star: 13
3-Star: 8
247Sports Ranking: 4
247Sports Composite ranking: 6
Top Signee: Jadon Haselwood, WR
2018
Brey Walker, Oklahoma’s offensive lineman, warms up in front of an NCAA college football match against TCU on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 33-14. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Score: 276.62
5-Star: 1
4-Star: 12
3-Star: 10
247Sports Ranking: 9
247Sports Composite Ranking 9
Brey Walker, OT is the top signee
2017
October 9, 2021 in Dallas, Texas, USA. Oklahoma Sooners defensiveback Billy Bowman (5) and defensive backup Justin Broiles (25) take on Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Johnson (5) during halftime at the Cotton Bowl. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Score: 270.79
5-Star: 0
4-Star: 18
3-Star: 10
247Sports Ranking: 8
247Sports Composite ranking: 8
Top Signee: Justin Broiles, DB
2021
Dec 29, 2021, San Antonio, Texas USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) defends Oregon Ducks safety Bennett Williams (15), in the first half 2021 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Score: 268.95
5-Star: 1
4-Star: 12
3-Star: 3
247Sports Ranking: 6
247Sports Composite ranking: 10
Top Signee: Caleb Williams QB
2022
Oklahoma’s Gentry Williams (24) intercepts a pass during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Oklahoma won with a score of 45-13. Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Score: 266.73
5-Star: 0
4-Star: 18
3-Star: 3
247Sports Ranking: 10
247Sports Composite ranking: 8
Gentry Williams (CB) is the top signee
2020
Nate Anderson, offensive lineman, goes through drills during fall camp at the Rugby Fields in Norman (Okla.) on Aug. 16, 2022. [Steve Sisney/For The Oklahoman].
Score: 259.38
5-Star: 0
4-Star: 14
3-Star: 9
247Sports Ranking: 13
Composite Ranking of 247Sports: 13
Top Signee: Nate Anderson (G).
2015
October 12, 2019, Dallas, TX USA. Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Neville Gallimore (91) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) during quarter one at the Cotton Bowl. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Score: 249.69
5-Star: 0
4-Star: 10
3-Star: 18
247Sports Ranking: 15
247Sports Composite ranking: 15
Top Signee: Neville Gallimore, DL
2014
October 17, 2015 Manhattan, KS USA. Oklahoma Sooners runningback Joe Mixon (25) passes the ball to Will Davis (35) and Nate Jackson (24) in order to score a touchdown in a Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium 55-0 win. Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Score: 248.94
5-Star: 1
4-Star: 8
3-Star: 17
247Sports Ranking: 14
247Sports Composite ranking: 14
Joe Mixon, RB is the top signee
2016
Jan 1, 2018, Pasadena CA, USA. Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Caleb Kelly (19), makes a tackle on Georgia Bulldogs runningback Sony Michel (1), during the fourth quarter, 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal games at Rose Bowl Stadium. Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports