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Oklahoma already has double-digit signings in its 2025 recruiting class, and the Sooners could be on the verge of another addition.
On Tuesday, SoonerScoop.com recruiting insider Josh McCuistion recorded an expert's prediction favoring OU acquiring four-star cornerback Allen (Texas) Frisco Emerson. mariek hawkins.
At 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, he is the younger brother of the Sooners' 2024 quarterback signee. michael hawkinssigned with the Sooners in December.
In addition to OU, the younger Hawkins is being pursued by Texas, Mississippi State, Arkansas and Indiana, among others. He has been to Norman's campus multiple times as a recruit, and the Sooners would like to add a currently uncommitted cornerback to the class.
Hawkins is the No. 333 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 industry rankings, a weighted average using all four major recruiting media companies. He is ranked as the No. 35 cornerback in the nation and the No. 57 recruit in the Lone Star State.
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OU is focused on offense and in-state targets early in the 2025 cycle, with five of the nine commitments coming from the Sooner State and seven expected to be offensive at the next level It has been.Co-offensive coordinator Seth Littrell has a four-star quarterback Kevin Sperry Outside the Oklahoma City area. His pledge spurred a series of receiver efforts led by four-star companies in the state. Elijah Thomas 3 star Texas based hotels Gracen Harris.
The Sooners added another important piece to the puzzle on March 29 when they acquired a four-star running back. tori blaylockchose OU over Texas, Ohio State, and many other universities.
Defensively, the Sooners have three early commitments from in-state linebackers. marcus jamesedge alexander shield knight Kansas City area defensive lineman Kamoli Moore.