Could the Oklahoma Sooners be getting a massive recruiting win for elite blue-chip talent sooner than later?
The Oklahoma Sooners have already scored a couple of huge recruiting wins in the class of 2026, raking in elite quarterback Bowe Bentley alongside blue-chip wide receiver Daniel Odom, offensive tackle Deacon Schmitt, linebacker Jakore Smith, IOL Noah Best, EDGE Daniel Norman, and running back DeZephen Walker.
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They have had one particular player who has been their highest priority for months: pass rusher Jake Kreul, the 37th-overall player in the class and a top-ten pass rusher.
The Sooners have hosted Kreul several times and have built a strong relationship with him throughout the process. Despite that, it was originally thought that Kreul would take his time deciding his commitment, and might even wait until well into the season to make his choice.
However, that timeline might be moving up here quickly - in favor of the Sooners. According to On3's Sam Spiegelman, Kreul could be making his choice by the end of the summer.
"Jake Kreul has been working toward locking in a college commitment during his senior season at IMG Academy. Oklahoma, Texas, Ole Miss and Florida have been swinging away at the blue-chip EDGE — and we peg the Sooners as the team to beat after a series of official visits. We're also hearing that Kruel may not be long for a decision — and could have it in place before the end of the summer. We really like where Oklahoma stands here."
If Kreul does commit to the Sooners, like Spiegelman and many others expect, he would be one of Oklahoma's biggest recruiting wins of the last several years. Kreul would be the Sooners' highest-ranked recruit of the class as a borderline five-star prospect.
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His commitment would vault Oklahoma from 41st in 247Sports' rankings all the way up to 25th just by himself.
Kreul has been a high-priority target for the Sooners in this whole process. Now is the time to close this up and full send the house to pull him into Oklahoma's growing class of 2026.
Related: Oklahoma Sooners trending for pair of talented Texas playmakers who would radically shift their 2026 recruiting class
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This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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