Weekend Open Post | June 12th – 14th
Posted on: June 12, 2026
Visitors of Note | June 12th Weekend
– Charlie S – Posted on: June 9, 2026
The Sooners are hosting their second major official visit recruiting event this weekend.
The Sooners will host a bunch of their current commits, along with a handful of guys who are not committed to Oklahoma.
I will put out the full working list later, but I wanted to note a few visitors of interest:
LB Case Alexander
The Sooners already have the best LB class in the country, for my money, but if there is one guy they would like to add, it is Alexander. Right now, I still have him as a Penn State lean, but the good news for OU is…he visited Happy Valley last week and did not pull the trigger on, or immediately after, the visit. So, OU has a punchers chance I suppose. Not counting on anything, but OU will take their shot.
CB Trenton Blaylock
It kind of feels like this may be it, now or never for OU and Blaylock. The Sooners have been very patient here as Trent was looking at all his different options, but the Sooners have remained in a position where they would take Blaylock’s commitment. Now that the heavy lifting of the cycle is winding down, source tells me the Sooners would like to have the CB situation buttoned up and if Blaylock drags this out, the Sooners may push hard for some other guys. I like OU here as I have throughout; it just comes down to connect the pieces before the time expires.
Safety Jaiden Fields
One expected visitor who has flown a bit under the radar is safety Jaiden Fields. He will be on a bit of a different schedule as he arrives Thursday while everyone else shows up Friday. Fields is a guy who has visited A&M, SMU, and TCU, and he is out of Hutto, TX so it does not appear that he wants to go too far. I have not heard OU is pushing there at this time, but if the visit happens, I would expect Fields to get a good deal of attention, particularly with the situation around OU commit Jaylen Scott…you know, just in case. In the Sooners perfect world, Scott locks back in and OU adds Bode Sparrow. We will see.
Safety commit Jaylen Scott
I put Scott on this list because basically, OU is looking to lock this up once and for all. Scott, who was a very vocal and energetic commit for quite sometime earlier in the cycle, took a sneaky visit to Georgia Tech last weekend and the Yellow Jackets made a serious push at him. As I reported, Scott told me personally that he was still committed to OU and he was looking forward to his visit. This could go one of two ways when the wrap up meeting happens…hopefully, the meeting ends up with him shutting things down and not a bargaining session, because the Sooners aren’t a program that typically reacts well to further demands once a deal has been reached.
Demare Dezeurn | Quick Sourced Note
– Super K – Posted on: June 9, 2026
I know Charlie has addressed the decommitment of 2027 WR, Demare Dezeurn (Westlake Village, CA) but I did a little additional digging.
I checked with a source on the OU side and a source out in California and the impression I’m getting is this was something that the Sooners are not remotely upset about.
I don’t know what exactly prompted the Sooners to cool on Demare but it does sound like they had cooled on him for a while.
So, I’d classify this one as more mutual than it may have appeared. And again, this is coming from a Cali source, as well. So, not just some OU spin.
Quick Hitter | In-State Athlete of Note Camping Today at WR | New ’27 WR Offer
– Charlie S – Posted on: June 9, 2026
An in state athlete whom we have mentioned many times before, largely in part due to the interest of you, the community, is camping today at OU.
Daniel Yebit (6’1 190) out of Yukon, Oklahoma, is working at WR at camp.
Following the decommits of Demare Dezeurn and Tra’Von Hall, I noted that Yebit may be worth a look at WR.
Sources in the region at a P4 program refer to Daniel Yebit as a ‘freaky athlete’.
Sources at OU tell us one of the reasons OU hasn’t been after him solely as a DB is that they weren’t sure where he would fit, as a corner or safety…but if you can expand his opportunities and give him a look at both sides…he certainly could be worthy of an OU offer.
Update: 5:44
The Sooners did extend an offer to a WR today after camp.
Malahn Green (5’10 178) out of St Louis, Missouri (Cardinal Ritter) picked up his offer and immediately booked an official visit for this weekend. I would be shocked if he is not part of the class.
Green does not have any real offers of note aside from a Nebraska offer as he was ineligible to play his junior year due to transfer red tape.
Sourced Note | Daniel Yebit
– Charlie S – Posted on: June 10, 2026
Ok…so yesterday, Yukon Athlete Daniel Yebit showed up at the OU camp and worked out at WR.
Yebit came through with a teammate from Yukon, and, not by his fault, he really didn’t know what to expect in the camp setting, and he didn’t bring any of his own equipment.
So, he went and worked out, and according to sources, it went about as expected for a guy who does not regularly ‘do camps’. He has only participated in one other camp, so the routines, routes, and repetition of the camp setting were quite foreign to him…and it showed as he looked awkward at times.
He did show off his athleticism, but the source noted that right now the Sooners are still in a wait-and-see mode. They need to see more proof of his football ability before they decide where and how he would fit in.
I can pretty confidently say, at this time, the Sooners are more interested in his potential at WR than they are at DB, which is pretty much opposite of what most schools view him as.
So, I am not necessarily expecting an offer for Yebit at this time, but I do think the Sooners appreciated his efforts yesterday and are intrigued by his athleticism overall…just need to see some more ‘proof of football’ before they press.
Defensive Back Recruiting | The Latest
– Charlie S – Posted on: June 11, 2026
***Defensive back recruiting continues to be one of the biggest storylines for Oklahoma in the 2027 cycle, and the Sooners find themselves in strong position with several priority targets. The headliner remains elite Utah athlete/safety Bode Sparrow, who many around recruiting circles view as a significant Oklahoma lean coming out of his recent visits. Sparrow has consistently been one of the top defensive back targets on the board and the Sooners have invested considerable time and resources into his recruitment. However, Oklahoma is far from the finish line. Sparrow recently narrowed his focus to Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, and BYU, and each of those programs has legitimate selling points. Oregon remains one of the nation’s most aggressive recruiting operations, while Utah and BYU offer the pull of staying close to home and have made Sparrow a major priority. None of those programs are lacking resources or momentum, meaning Oklahoma will have to continue winning the battle all the way to signing day.
***Meanwhile, recent Oklahoma cornerback commit Gabe Osborne remains one of the most important pieces of the Sooners’ class. The in-state standout has continued to rise in the rankings while gaining more national attention, further validating Oklahoma’s early evaluation. His commitment was a significant recruiting win, but it certainly doesn’t mean the race is over. Ohio State continues to push and remains a program capable of making any defensive back think twice. The Buckeyes have built one of the premier defensive back development pipelines in college football and can point to both NFL production and off-field opportunities. Oklahoma has Osborne in the fold, but as his profile continues to grow nationally, holding onto his pledge will remain a priority until pen meets paper.
***Another name worth monitoring closely is defensive back Trent Blaylock, the younger brother of Oklahoma running back Tory Blaylock. The Sooners have already extended an offer and will get an important opportunity to further their position when Blaylock returns to Norman for his official visit this weekend. Texas has already hosted Blaylock and remains a factor, but sources indicate the primary competition for Oklahoma may actually be coming from Vanderbilt. The Commodores have been extremely aggressive in their pursuit and have made Blaylock feel like a major priority throughout the process. Having an older brother already in the program certainly helps Oklahoma’s cause, but this is shaping up to be a recruitment the Sooners will have to continue working until the finish. If Oklahoma can capitalize on the official visit and continue building on the family connection, the Sooners should remain in a strong position moving forward.
***Another defensive back recruitment that deserves plenty of attention is cornerback Brandon Sherrard. Oklahoma made a tremendous impression on Sherrard during his official visit to Norman and, coming out of that trip, the Sooners appear to be firmly in the thick of what many view as a two-team race between OU and LSU. The challenge now is maintaining that momentum as Sherrard heads to Baton Rouge this weekend for his LSU official visit. Few programs can sell defensive back development the way the Tigers can, and LSU is expected to push hard to land one of its top cornerback targets. Oklahoma helped itself significantly with Sherrard’s visit, but this recruitment is far from over and the Sooners will have to withstand a major charge from LSU before the race reaches the finish line.
***Bottom line for those who will ask, at this time…I still like OU for Sparrow and slightly less for Blaylock (almost feels like a toss-up with Vandy), and I believe they hold onto Osborne, but it will take continued effort from everyone at OU. Of note, if things go off track with Sparrow, OU is currently hosting safety Jaiden Fields on a multi day unofficial-into an official visit. We will get the latest on where things stand there after his visit wraps up.
Most Important Development at a Position for 2026 | Defense
– Charlie S – Posted on: June 11, 2026
When looking at the Oklahoma defense in 2026, there are plenty of candidates for the title of “most important developmental player.” EDGE Danny Okoye immediately comes to mind because of his immense athletic upside and the need for Oklahoma to generate more consistent pressure off the edge. Linebacker Owen Heinecke is another strong candidate as the quarterback of the defense and a player tasked with replacing significant production in the middle of the unit. But if there is one player whose development could have the biggest impact on the overall ceiling of Brent Venables’ defense, it is safety Michael Boganowski.
The reason is simple: Oklahoma desperately needs a second high-level safety to pair with Peyton Bowen. Bowen enters the season as one of the proven stars of the defense and one of the top safeties in the SEC. The question is who emerges alongside him. The Sooners lost veteran leader Robert Spears-Jennings to the NFL. They saw key reserve Jaydan Hardy transfer to Colorado, leaving far less proven depth at a position critical to Venables’ scheme. Right now, the expectation is that Bowen and Boganowski will be the starting tandem, with promising second-year player Omarion Robinson pushing for playing time behind them.
That reality places tremendous importance on Boganowski’s development. Unlike EDGE, where Oklahoma can rotate Danny Okoye, PJ Adebawore, Taylor Wein and several other talented pieces, or linebacker, where Heinecke is surrounded by experienced players such as Kip Lewis and exciting transfer Cole Sullivan, the safety position lacks proven answers. If Boganowski takes the next step from promising young player to impact starter, the entire secondary benefits. Corners can play more aggressively knowing they have reliable help over the top. Venables can be more creative with disguises and pressure packages. Bowen is also freed up to play the versatile, playmaking style that makes him so dangerous.
What makes Boganowski such an intriguing player is that we already know what he does well. He is one of the most physical safeties in the SEC and has repeatedly shown he can flourish in the box. He attacks downhill, plays with a linebacker mentality and has the size and toughness to be a factor against the run. There is very little question about his willingness to be physical or his ability to deliver big hits.
The next step is consistency. Can Boganowski maintain assignment responsibility snap after snap? Can he consistently be in the right position in coverage, avoid mental busts and become a player the coaching staff can trust completely on the back end? Those are the traits that separate good safeties from exceptional safeties. Oklahoma doesn’t necessarily need Boganowski to become a highlight-reel player every week. They need him to become a dependable player every week.
The encouraging part for Oklahoma is that Boganowski appears poised for exactly that type of leap. After contributing in a reserve role early in his career, he became a much larger factor in 2025 and showed flashes of the player he can become. The physical tools have never been in doubt. The challenge now is refining the details of the position and becoming a complete safety.
For Oklahoma’s defense to maintain championship-caliber status, the Sooners need more than just a dominant defensive line and solid linebacker play. They need a safety duo capable of erasing mistakes, creating turnovers and controlling the deep part of the field. Bowen has already shown he can be that type of player. If Boganowski develops into an exceptional running mate, the Sooners could have one of the best safety tandems in the conference. If he doesn’t, the depth concerns behind the starters become much more significant.
That’s why, among all of Oklahoma’s key developmental players entering 2026, Michael Boganowski may be the most important one of all.
