The Oklahoma Sooners have rebuilt their 2026 recruiting class over the summer months, pulling in elite quarterback Bowe Bentley as the crown jewel of the class. They've built up some strong surrounding players around him in four-stars WR Daniel Odom, OT Deacon Schmitt, IOL Noah Best, LB Jakore Smith, EDGE Daniel Norman, and RB DeZephen Walker.

With the exception of Odom, all of their elite blue-chip recruits committed in May or June. The staff has attacked the 2026 class with gusto in an effort to rebuild their talent pool, and now more than ever, they are hot on the trail.

What comes next for the Sooners? Who are their remaining top targets?

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EDGE Jake Kreul

Kreul is Oklahoma's top remaining target on the board, as the elite Florida pass rusher represents a player they believe can be the future of their defense. Recently, On3's Steve Wiltfong logged a prediction for Kreul in favor of the Sooners. With no commitment date set, however, many are cautious about getting too excited. 

The Sooners are battling Ohio State, Florida, and Texas for Kreul's commitment.

ATH Davian Groce

This is going to be a tough battle, as more and more schools are ramping up interest for one of the top wide receivers out of Texas. It seems like it's primarily between Baylor and Oklahoma, but Florida and Texas A&M have also gotten heavily involved in his process as well. After missing out on receivers Dallas Dickerson and Jayden Petit earlier this week, the Sooners need a win at wide receiver.

WR/TE Zachery Turner

Much like Groce, this is a true 50/50 battle between the Sooners and another school. This time, it's between Oklahoma and in-state school Miami. Turner is being recruited as a receiver by the Sooners, and much like Groce, it's a battle they need to win. 

ATH Braeden Presley

Nobody has any idea just where Presley will choose on his upcoming commitment date. The Sooners have hosted Presley on a few visits and recently expressed an interest in him at cornerback instead of receiver like his brothers, who both played for Oklahoma State. There's some skepticism on Oklahoma's chances, given his family's history, but the Sooners are definitely involved. 

TE Tyler Ruxer

One of two tight ends the Sooners have seriously targeted in the 2026 class, Ruxer has grown his relationship with this staff over the last couple of months, and there is plenty of buzz about him joining Oklahoma's class. Ruxer, On3's top player out of Indiana, would join Ryder Mix as Oklahoma's two tight ends in this cycle.  

ATH Jacob Eberhart

Eberhart's name has seemingly come out of nowhere for Oklahoma's recruiting, but he has since skyrocketed up and his name has drawn plenty of buzz as Oklahoma's next potential commitment. The do-it-all athlete is primarily being recruited as a safety for the Sooners, and recently set his commitment date for mid-July shortly after his visit to Oklahoma. 

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Upcoming commitment dates to note

• Braeden Presley-July 3rd
• Tyler Ruxer-July 7th
• Zachery Turner-July 12th
• Jacob Eberhart-July 12th

Oklahoma Sooners beat out former Big 12 rival for top in-state recruit who will be key part of the future of the program

The Oklahoma Sooners have done it again, securing another major commitment for their class of 2026. Shortly after landing elite quarterback Bowe Bentley, they have pulled in Bentley's potential blindside blocker in four-star offensive tackle Deacon Schmitt. Schmitt is the number one player from Colorado in the 2026 class, and the Sooners are beyond thrilled to […]