The Football Brainiacs

– Stephan Zabie: There wasn’t a ton of news in the OU recruiting world this week, but there certainly was for Texas A&M. With the bit of drama that was stirred up following 2017 QB Tate Martell’s decommitment from the Aggies, TFB checked in to see where things stand with one of OU’s top 2017 offensive line targets, Stephan Zabie (Austin, TX). Who is considering a few schools but in talking to people around Zabie, we always got the sense that TAMU and OU were sitting somewhere near the top of his list.

Zabie was very clear when he spoke with TFB that although a lot of people assume he’s going to A&M, “that’s not true.” OU has already sent a couple coaches by to see Zabie, who told TFB he’s being recruited by a few people on the OU staff, including Calvin Thibodeaux. And Zabie mentioned liking Thibodeaux’s recruiting pitch, “he said I had amazing feet, and I could be the next Trent Williams. Which I believe, I just need to get stronger and more physical and keep learning the game.”

The bottom line with Zabie when it comes to the Sooners is, as he puts it, “they really want me.” Right now it seems the OU coaches may be simply out recruiting just about everyone elsewhen it comes to the talented 2017 offensive lineman. – (Super K)

– Devodrick Johnson: A new 2017 linebacker name to keep an eye on is Devodrick Johnson (Dallas, TX), who plays both linebacker and quarterback for Kimball HS. Johnson has recently seen interest pick up, receiving offers from Oklahoma State and Purdue just this week. Johnson is already put together like a underclassmen in college at 6’2-6’3 210 lbs, and the kid can flat-out run.

But here is what’s really interesting. Johnson is the younger brother of current OU cornerback Antoine Stephens. Johnson made the trip up for the spring game a few weeks back, and TFB has been told the Sooners are very interested. We suspect one of OU’s staff will stop by in the near future to watch Johnson in pads and if an offer is extended, one would have to think the Sooners will be in the drivers seat.

– BJ Foster: The OU staff recently made a second trip to Angelton, TX to see standout 2018 DB BJ Foster, who already holds offers from all over the country. And the Sooners are making sure Foster knows he is a top priority. Foster tells TFB that he plans on visiting Oklahoma this summer.

– Keondre Coburn: Another 2018 prospect the Sooners recently stopped by to see is defensive tackle, Keondre Coburn (Houston, TX). Coburn is also a young prospect who has seen his stock rise recently picking up offers from OU, Ole Miss, Michigan, TCU, Texas A&M and others.

Coburn trains in the same group as Marvin Wilson, Walker Little, and a number of other top prospects in the Houston area. Coburn says he plans on making the trip up to Norman this summer probably around the same time as Wilson & co. are expected to head north. Which, again, as of right now is looking like it will be between June 4th-8th.

Interestingly Coburn tells TFB he’s originally from California so unlike many other prospects out of Texas, Coburn’s allegiances aren’t necessarily local. Which certainly makes things easier on the Sooners. – (Super K)

– AJ Davis: Did some checking and despite the recent commitment of Trey Sermon, TFB has been told the OU staff is still pushing hard for 2017 RB, AJ Davis (Lakeland, FL).

In a recent interview with Rivals, Davis did mention the Sooners being at or near the top of his list. However, that was prior to the commitment of Sermon. It’s unclear at this point where things stand with Davis, but OU would definitely still like to bring him into the fold if possible. – (Super K)

– UPDATE (Fri., 2:39 pm): Alex Ross to transfer.