Open Post | Thursday, Aug. 6th (UPDATE 2:30 pm) By: The Brainiacs Posted on: August 6, 2015

Image of Cornell Powell via Scout

– Du’Vonta Lampkin: I’ve been in regular contact with someone close to Du’Vonta Lampkin and received word late last week there was still a last minute chance Lampkin could participate in fall camp. In fact, you may recall a tweet from the TFB account alluding to the possibility of some good news coming this week. That tweet was in reference to the above regarding Lampkin.

That, unfortunately, did not come to fruition.

However, Lampkin should be good to go for first day of classes. So while the “good news” obviously didn’t happen this week, some may still be wondering if Lampkin ends up a Sooner. To that I will say…#JustWaitOnIt. – (Super K)

– Austin Roberts: As you’re likely aware, the 2015 NEO defensive end did not report for fall camp yesterday with the rest of the team. I spoke with one of Roberts’ former coaches and was told they are waiting on a transcript from another institution. But this coach said, “he (Roberts) should be there in a few days.” – (Super K)

– Momentum: OU seized quite a bit of recruiting momentum last week. To be honest, it was probably one of the fastest recruiting turnarounds you will see. Tomorrow we will try to go into a discussion about some other recruits who are also very high on OU right now. But for now just wanted to mention that this new found momentum put the Sooners in a great position for a number of top prospects.

In fact, the inevitability of certain commitments has created a situation where OU is quickly starting to be in a position where they are going to be able to tell commits, “we need a decision or you’re going to lose your spot.” Which is night and day from where they were just one week ago. – (Super K & Brandon)

– Cornell Powell: The West Virginia game (Oct. 3rd) is turning into a big recruiting weekend for the Sooners. You can add 2016 WR and Clemson commit, Cornell Powell (Greenville, NC) to the already growing list of prospects expected in Norman that weekend.

Powell tells shared with TFB that he and Lincoln Riley have a great connection. “He (Lincoln) was recruiting me when he was at ECU, and I think he’s a great coach.” In addition to his Clemson and OU official visits, Powell will also plans to see Ohio State and Georgia as well. – (Brandon)

– Terrell Hall: Hall, a 2016 DE prospect out of Washington D.C., had been off the market for some time prior to this past Monday when news of his decommitment from Ohio State first broke. Soon after said decommitment, OU defensive line coach Diron Reynolds extended an offer to Hall.

I spoke with Hall recently and asked for his thoughts on the OU offer. “I am interested. As interested as they are in me, right now. I just have to do some research on the school and get to know the staff. I know OU has a lot of tradition.” When I asked Hall what officials he would take, the only school he mentioned with any certainty was Alabama. The reason? “Because they’ve been talking to me the most.”

I get the sense that Hall is very open right now and that sheer will and effort could go a long way in his recruitment. – (Brandon)

– Aaron Hansford: Around the same time OU offered Hall, they also extended an offer to his teammate and 2016 linebacker prospect, Aaron Hansford. When I spoke to Hansford recently, he had not communicated with his teammate and said he was not aware that Hall had also been offered by the Sooners.

Tim Kish made the offer to Hansford and while OU may be coming in somewhat late, there is definitely reason to think Oklahoma can make a push here. Hansford has a connection to the state of with both his mother and brother living in Oklahoma City. He went on to say, “I’m trying to see if me and my mom can set up a visit that works with my schedule.”

OU is playing catch-up with both D.C. area prospects but with Hall seeming to be open at this point and Hansford having a connection to Oklahoma, some serious effort appears warranted and prove fruitful. – (Brandon)

– UPDATE (2:30 pm):

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