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Boom News! | ’27 WR Malahn Green Commits to Oklahoma!
Posted on: June 14, 2026
The Sooners pick up a commitment from ’27 WR Malahn Green, as we have been expecting.
Malahn Green’s recruitment to Oklahoma happened in a hurry, but it is a good example of how quickly things can move when both sides feel the fit is right. The Sooners identified the St. Louis product as a priority target after evaluating him closely this spring and summer, extended an offer, got him back on campus, and quickly moved him to the top of the board following a pair of wide receiver departures in the 2027 class. Within days, Green went from a prospect with a growing offer list to a Sooners commitment.
Part of the reason Green remains somewhat under the radar nationally is because he did not play during his junior high school season. Missing that year limited his exposure on the camp and evaluation circuit and slowed down his recruiting momentum. As more schools were able to evaluate him in person this offseason, however, his stock began to rise.
At roughly 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, he is an explosive athlete with legitimate home-run speed. He is dangerous with the ball in his hands, can create after the catch, and has the type of sudden acceleration that allows him to turn short touches into long gains. Green projects as a player who can be moved around the formation, utilized on screens, jet sweeps, and manufactured touches while also stretching defenses vertically.
His biggest strengths are his burst, change of direction, and ability to make defenders miss in space. He is the kind of player who can flip field position with one touch and gives offensive coordinators flexibility in how they deploy him.
The areas for development are fairly typical for a player with his background. Because he missed his junior season, there is less game film available than many of his peers, and he will need continued refinement as a route runner. His smaller frame also means he will have to prove he can consistently win against bigger, more physical defensive backs and handle contested-catch situations. Improving the finer details of route pacing, releases against press coverage, and overall polish as a complete receiver will be important as he progresses toward college.
For Oklahoma, though, the upside is easy to see. Green brings a dimension of explosiveness to the Sooners’ receiver room, and his quick commitment gives Emmett Jones another prospect with nice upside as OU reloads the wide receiver position in the 2027 class following a couple of decommitments.
By: Braylea Lawson – Mulhall-Orlando FFA Chapter Reporter
Special to Guthrie News Page
The Mulhall-Orlando FFA Chapter was represented at the 54th Annual Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp, held at Camp Tulakogee in Wagoner, Oklahoma.
More than 1,300 FFA members from over 300 Oklahoma FFA chapters have registered to participate in one of four 3½-day sessions scheduled from June 28 through July 11, 2026. Attendees from this chapter include: Lane Brown, Garrett Schoonover, Fletcher Inman, Braylea Lawson, Brylie Cook, and Kilee Blehm
This year’s camp, themed “Uncharted: Go Beyond Your Limits,” is designed to engage FFA members in fun, action-packed activities focused on personal, team, and service leadership. Special presenters include kickoff speaker Bill Cordes of Kansas, hypnotist Dr. Al Snyder of Wyoming, and nationally recognized clean comedian and youth speaker Mike Paramore, who will serve as the camp’s keynote speaker.
DAVIS, Okla. (KXII) – Law enforcement is searching for a 15-year-old boy from Davis who has been reported as an endangered missing person.
According to an OHP post on X, James Pletcher of Davis was last seen after 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4th. He was wearing a black shirt, black shorts and black shoes.
Anyone who sees Pletcher or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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TULSA, Okla. — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order declaring a disaster emergency for Cleveland and Washington Counties, following powerful severe weather that moved across the state on July 4.
The declaration will ensure recovery resources can be deployed to those impacted areas quickly.
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The Governor’s office is asking anyone with damage to their home or business to report it at Damage.ok.gov.
In a news release, the Governor’s office said the state is also coordinating with Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief to assist residents affected by the storms.
People needing assistance from Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief can call (844) 690-9198 or fill out a request form online at www.okdisasterhelp.org.
“State and local crews are out across Cleveland and Washington counties this morning checking on families, clearing debris, and helping our communities get back on their feet after these severe storms,” said Governor Stitt in the news release. “As crews work to get power restored to those impacted, please help by reporting damage and checking on your neighbors.”
The full text of the executive order can be read here.
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