Oklahoma Sooners lose out on a wide receiver to the Texas Longhorns, but they were never going to stand a chance
The Oklahoma Sooners are in desperate need of a wide receiver in their 2027 recruiting class.
The Oklahoma Sooners‘ 2027 wide receiver recruiting puzzle just got a little more complicated.
After losing two committed receivers from their class, Tra’Von Hall and Demare Dezeurn, Oklahoma targeted three-star wide receiver Kyron Brown out of Amarillo, Texas. Brown committed to Texas over the Sooners, Kansas State, Northwestern, and Arkansas, leaving OU still searching for another pass catcher in a class that desperately needs one.
Brown is a 6’0, 185-pound wideout ranked as the No. 86 wide receiver in the 2027 class and the 85th player in the state of Texas, according to ESPN’s rankings. Staying close to home likely played a significant role in his decision, and it’s hard to blame the kid for that. But the Sooners needed him, and now they’ll have to look elsewhere.
Where the 2027 WR room stands
Oklahoma currently has two wide receiver commits in the 2027 class. Malahn Green, who committed after a big visit weekend, is the headliner. Then there’s Greydon Howell, who is listed as an athlete and plays quarterback at his high school but projects as a wide receiver at the college level.
Both Hall and Dezeurn were talented players who fit exactly what the Sooners needed in terms of skill set and scheme. Losing them created a hole that Green’s commitment helped patch, but didn’t fully fix. The staff knows it still needs at least one more receiver in this class, and losing out on Brown only reinforces that reality.
Brown has tools, but he’ll be wearing burnt orange
Brown has the physical profile and tools to develop into a quality receiver at the next level. At 6-foot tall with good length and a solid frame, he fits the mold that programs across the Big 12 and SEC covet at the position. Unfortunately for Oklahoma, that development will happen in Austin rather than Norman.
The Sooners have been active in pursuing wide receivers since the departures of Hall and Demere. Even after landing Green, the staff has made it clear through its actions that the position remains a priority. Brown was a real target, and his commitment to Texas stings because it came at a position of genuine need.
What comes next for Oklahoma
The good news is that there’s still time. The 2027 class is far from finished, and the Sooners have proven they can recruit at an elite level under Brent Venables. Their 2027 class already ranks No. 1 on 247 Sports and No. 3 on Rivals, so the foundation is strong.
The question now is which receivers Oklahoma pivots to. The staff will need to identify targets who fit both the scheme and the timeline, because the wide receiver room can’t afford another miss. Losing three receiver targets in one cycle is tough, but the Sooners have the recruiting infrastructure and the brand to recover. They just need to find the right fit and close.