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Oklahoma just landed its new crown jewel for 2026 recruiting class

Defensive end Jake Kreul on Tuesday on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" announced his commitment to the Sooners after previously narrowing down his choices to OU, Texas and Ole Miss, with Florida also still being a possible dark horse.

Jake Kreul commits to Sooners on 'The Pat McAfee Show'

ESPN rates Kreul, listed at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, as a five-star recruit, while every other major recruiting service gave Kreul four stars. According to the 247Sports Composite, Kreul is the No. 9 edge rusher in the 2026 class and No. 9 prospect in the state of Florida while playing at powerhouse IMG Academy.