Oklahoma Sooners miss out on an elite weapon for their 2026 class to a much lesser program
The Oklahoma Sooners had a massive issue on offense last season. Well, they actually had more than one issue. They had a health issue, scheme issue, offensive line issue, and play calling issue, all wrapped up into one big, bad offense. They were among the country's worst offenses last season, but I don't need to […]
The Oklahoma Sooners had a massive issue on offense last season. Well, they actually had more than one issue. They had a health issue, scheme issue, offensive line issue, and play calling issue, all wrapped up into one big, bad offense.
They were among the country's worst offenses last season, but I don't need to be the one who sits here and tells you that, because you already know. However, it's important to remember some of the details about what led them to that disastrous season — their second losing season since the 90s.
One of the biggest issues was health, and not having great depth at their skill positions, specifically the wide receiver room. At one point in the season, they didn't have their top-five receivers on the team. They had to go to several freshmen and guys who just weren't ready.
That can't happen again, not in 2025, 2026, or any season. They have recruited the position well, especially for 2025 and 2026, but just lost out on an opportunity to get one elite playmaker at the position. And the worst part is, he chose a much lesser program.
Sooners lose out on 2024 WR Jordan Clay
The Sooners have been on fire in recruiting the last two months — maybe one of the hottest teams in the country when you look at the fact that they got the players they wanted most, not necessarily high-rated players.
Jordan Clay, though, is a guy they really wanted, like really bad, and weren't able to get. He is a four-star wide receiver from the class of 2026 at Madison High School in San Antonio, Texas. So, he ended up choosing a school that is much closer to home.
At 6'3" and 200 pounds, he’s ranked No. 8 wide receiver and No. 85 overall by 247Sports, and No. 13 wide receiver and No. 94 nationally by Rivals. His 4.52 40-yard dash, 35-inch vertical, and strong frame make him a standout outside receiver who excels at contested catches.
On July 11, 2025, Clay committed to Baylor, choosing it over Oklahoma and Colorado. He visited Colorado on June 6, Baylor on June 13, and Oklahoma on June 20. Clay’s size, speed, and playmaking ability drew interest from programs like Texas A&M.
The Sooners will just have to keep looking elsewhere.
Oklahoma Sooners land on top 10 list for elite 2026 WR but have a huge advantage over nine other teams
This should be an obvious decision.
