Oklahoma Sooners predicted to land 3-Star WR out of Texas
The Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver room has seen a significant overhaul over the last few months. This time last year wide receiver was viewed as a position of strength, and now it's a group that faces questions heading into 2025.
On the recruiting trail, Oklahoma needs to retool in the 2026 recruiting class after taking just two players at the position in 2025. They brought it Elijah Thomas and Emmanuel Choice but need to continue building their depth. OU has a commitment from Daniel Odom and are trending in a favorable position for Norman's Mason James. On Thursday evening, Sam Spiegelman of Rivals issued a Futurecast favoring the Sooners to land three-star wide receiver Aljour Miles.
Out of Kaufman, Texas, Miles is a big play waiting to happen. He has the speed to run by the defense and does a great job tracking the football in the air. He's a physical player after the catch, displaying a willingness to take on contact to try and gain extra yards. Miles has really good hands and is able to make plays in traffic.
Miles is expected to take an official visit with the Sooners on June 20. He's also expected to visit Texas Tech, SMU, and USC and has a number of Power Four offers from schools across the country.
Projected Position
Wide Receiver
Height
6-foot-2
Weight
200 pounds
Hometown
Kaufman, Texas
Site
Stars
Overall
Position
State
Rivals
3
--
83
67
ESPN
--
--
--
--
247Sports
3
--
87
72
247Sports Composite
3
549
82
75
On3
3
--
97
89
On3 Industry
3
517
70
71
Had a great time with @CoachEmmett and @OU_Football ! pic.twitter.com/yaujCyzoll
— Aljour Miles II (@AljourMilesII) July 26, 2024
🧪 @drobalwayzopen pic.twitter.com/llUWH6d4ce
— Aljour Miles II (@AljourMilesII) January 14, 2025
This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Oklahoma earns Rivals Futurecast for 2026 3-Star WR Aljour Miles
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