2023 4-Star WR Ashton Cozart Flips From Oklahoma to Oregon

A significant blow to Oklahoma’s 2023 recruiting class.

4-star large receiver Ashton Cozart, who dedicated to the Sooners again in early February, has flipped to Oregon on Sunday night time.

“Initially, nothing I’ve achieved could be attainable with out God and every little thing he has blessed me with,” Cozart wrote on Twitter. “I need to thank the College of Oklahoma for the chance to play on the subsequent stage, and the followers for the love and help.

“My recruiting expertise has taught me a lot, and after an extended speak with my household and mentors, I’ve the made the choice to go in one other path. 

“The most important components with my resolution are growth, tradition, and the relationships I’ve with the college. I’ve grown up within the pacific northwest most of my life, and have dreamed of enjoying there since I used to be a child. 

“With that being mentioned, I’m flipping my dedication to the College of Oregon.”

Cozart, together with 4-star quarterback Jackson Arnold, have been beforehand regarded as the important thing items of a budding 2023 group for Brent Venables, Jeff Lebby and firm.

Earlier this week, 247Sports’ Nick Harris reported Cozart was set to take a go to to Eugene – which was in direct distinction to Venables’ recruiting coverage of commits not taking visits to different packages.

Placing two and two collectively, many speculated a possible decommitment might be coming down the pike – which it in reality now has on Sunday night time.

“Being right here proper now simply feels proper,” Cozart informed 247Sports. “The Dan Lanning period and employees is particular and it could possibly’t be defined.”

Cozart is rated the No. 23 large receiver within the 2023 recruiting class by 247Sports’ composite rankings.

With Cozart’s departure, the Sooners now have simply 4 gamers dedicated within the 2023 class with Arnold, offensive lineman Joshua Bates and defensive backs Kaleb Spencer and Erik McCarty.