Blue-chip DE Jake Kreul picks Oklahoma over SEC rivals

Blue-chip DE Jake Kreul picks Oklahoma over SEC rivals

Field Level Media
12 Aug 2025, 23:10 GMT+

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Blue-chip prospect Jake Kreul announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Tuesday, choosing the Sooners over some Southeastern Conference rivals.

Kreul, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound player from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., is ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 9 edge and the No. 53 overall prospect in the 2026 class.

'BOOMER SOONER,' he posted to X on Tuesday.Ohio State was among the schools in pursuit of Kreul, who had narrowed his choices to Oklahoma, Texas and Ole Miss.

He is the 16th -- and highest ranked -- member of the Oklahoma 2026 class, which is ranked No. 29 in the nation, according to the 247Sports composite.

--Field Level Media

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