When Oklahoma landed ESPN 300 safety Bryson Washington on July 4, head coach Lincoln Riley tweeted that the fireworks were starting early for the Sooners.
Riley can't directly name recruits or announce commitments, but the tweet was directed at Washington's decision to choose Oklahoma over rival Texas. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Washington, ranked No. 5 at his position by ESPN, confirmed his decision Thursday.
Washington, who is from Houston, had narrowed his choices down to the two Big 12 rivals and said he didn't come to a decision until the morning of his announcement.