The Football Brainiacs

Image of Casey Thompson via Norman Transcript

– Sooner Staff in Oklahoma: With many OK Preps high schools beginning spring football practices this week, a number of OU coaches are visiting some of the in-state programs.

Tre Brown | Tulsa Union: Yesterday, OU stopped by Tulsa Union to visit 2017 CB commit Tre Brown. But they were also there to watch 2018 wide receiver CJ Moore, 2018 wide receiver Adrian Wilson, 2018 safety Patrick Fields & 2018 defensive lineman Jordan Kelley. All of whom are guys the OU coaches are watching very closely, and the Sooners expect to see several of them at their camp next month. – (Brandon)

Isaiah Thomas | Tulsa Memorial: The Sooners also visited 2017 OLB Isaiah Thomas. You may recall Thomas recently took a visit to Baylor, but tells TFB there has been no change of plans as to his expected commitment announcement on May 28th. – (Brandon)

Josh Proctor & Wayne Jones | Owasso: The OU staff also stopped by Owasso to check out 2018 DB offer Josh Proctor, and fast rising 2018 safety/nickel back Wayne Jones. From all accounts OU was impressed with both players. Jones is someone to watch very closely going forward, and another prospect OU is planning to have in for that June camp. – (Brandon)

Kam Curl | Muskogee: One of our favorite regional prospects in the 2017 class, DB/WR Kam Curl, received a visit from the OU coaches on Wednesday. TFB also spoke with a coach on staff at Muskogee, who seemed to think Oklahoma came away very impressed. “After seeing him (Curl) in person, Coach Kish couldn’t believe OU had yet to offer. The coaches want him up there in Norman for that camp next month.” – (Super K)

Creed Humphrey | Shawnee: Oklahoma also stopped by Shawnee to see 2017 OL Creed Humphrey, who the Sooners offered last month. But OU wasn’t the only staff in town, as TFB was told the Texas coaches were also by to visit with Humphrey. It’s probably worth noting we’ve been that Humphrey grew up an OU fan. – (Super K)

– Casey Thompson Offered: As we suspect you know by now, Lincoln Riley and Oklahoma officially extended an offer yesterday to OU legacy & 2018 Southmoore QB Casey Thompson. And many have already speculated it was no coincidence coming less than 24 hours after Ohio State had done the same. However, the history between OU and the Thompson family is long and well-documented, so it was really just a matter of time before the Sooners offered.

The younger Thompson is athletic and has a stronger arm than his brother, former OU quarterback Kendal Thompson, and has become known for his cerebral approach to the game. To that point TFB was told that during a recent visit to Arizona State it wasn’t his crazy athletic ability or strong arm that impressed, but rather it was when the coaches went to the board and had Thompson break down coverages and how to attack defenses that really stood out.

The obvious “elephant in the room” now, however, is what, if any, affect does Kendal Thompson’s experience at OU have when it comes to his younger brother and the Sooners. Well, through many conversations with the younger Thompson, it doesn’t seem as though it will have any impact. After all, the offensive staff in Norman is very different than it was when Kendal was in Norman. Additionally, Casey apparently has a strong relationship with Riley and, of course, Bob Stoops as well.

TFB spoke with Thompson following Wednesday’s news to get a sense where things stand now that he has that OU offer in hand. “Obviously I’m excited. My dad was really happy. He’s probably still celebrating right now. My family legacy is at OU and it means a lot to have that offer. I grew up around the program.”

“But I also want to visit schools and see everything. Coach Riley told me to let the offer sink in and give him a call in a day or two. We will talk more then,” Thompson added.

Ohio State, Oregon and Clemson are among the other schools Thompson seems to have his eye on at the moment. But Thompson went on to say, “It’s far too early to narrow down my list. I’ve got a long ways to go before my signing day.” – (Brandon)

– Dominick Blaylock | Another Legacy: OU wide receivers coach Dennis Simmons is in Georgia today and visited with 2019 ATH Dominick Blaylock (Marietta, GA), whose surname may sound familiar. Blaylock is the son of former OU basketball great Mookie Blaylock.

Simmons extended an offer to the OU legacy Thursday afternoon, which only adds to Blaylock’s already impressive offer list with the likes of Alabama, Clemson, Florida and many others.

TFB has also been told the OU coaches may visit with 2019 LB Owen Pappoe (Loganville, GA). Pappoe has offers from Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee and Michigan to name a few. TFB has been in contact with Pappoe, who seems interested in the Sooners. If an offer is made, Pappoe has told TFB that a visit is likely. – (Brandon)