Oklahoma Sooners earn commitment from 2026 defensive back Niko Jandreau
The Oklahoma Sooners picked up their first commitment on the defensive side of the ball in the 2026 recruiting class, earning a pledge from three-star safety Niko Jandreau. Jandreau, out of Chandler, Arizona, picked the Oklahoma Sooners over offers from Washington, Missouri, Iowa State, USC, and Arizona State.
In an interview with Parker Thune of OUInsider and Rivals, Jandreau said, "Out of all the places I went, there wasn't a place like OU.'
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Though just a three-star prospect, it's easy to see what the Sooners love about Jandreau's game. He's a force in the secondary. He attacks ball carriers and arrives with force. He has great knockback and doesn't allow the ball carrier to get away from him. Jandreau does a great job reacting to what he sees and playing fast to the football. He's adept at playing along the line of scrimmage but is really good in coverage as well. He has the quickness and agility to mirror receivers out of the slot and can play single-high safety. Jandreau's a versatile piece for Brent Venables' defense that could be deployed at safety or cheetah.
Jandreau is the first commitment for the Oklahoma Sooners since four-star wide receiver Daniel Odom pledged to OU back in January. It's another strong win for Brandon Hall on the recruiting trail, who has made Oklahoma's safety room into arguably the deepest position on the team. When the team adds Jandreau in the 2026 recruiting class, they'll get another fast and physical safety.
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Hamilton linebacker Beau Jandreau (7) and safety Niko Jandreau (right) on the sidelines during a practice at Hamilton High School at the Chandler Unified School District Spring Football Jamboree on May 14, 2024, in Chandler.
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