The 2024 recruiting cycle is in full swing. Several of the top players are already off of the board and have made their commitments known. But not all of the top recruits have made their decision and Oklahoma is still in a great spot for several of the class’ top prospects.
The Oklahoma Sooners are still in the running for five of 247Sports’ top 20 uncommitted prospects.
Those recruits are five-star defense lineman Williams Nwaneri, five-star defensive lineman David Stone, five-star wide receiver Terry Bussey, five-star defensive back Kobe Black and five-star defensive lineman Dominick McKinley.
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Of those five, Oklahoma sits in a really good spot for four of them. Let’s take a look at where the Sooners stand in their recruitment of these top 247Sports prospects.
Williams Nwaneri, DL
Williams Nwaneri is the No. 1 uncommitted prospect in the 2024 recruiting class. He currently has a 100 percent crystal ball prediction currently favoring the Sooners. Though Georgia has been making a push, the Sooners still look to be in a great spot to land Cayden Green’s former Lee’s Summit North Teammate.
Has verified size, length and testing data that is impressive for a player of his build and age. Rare change of direction and agility numbers at his size. – 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu
David Stone, DT
David Stone is another guy OU is sitting pretty with. Stone is the No. 5 uncommitted prospect in the class and a top 10 player overall.
He’s from the Sooner State but resides in Florida. He played his junior year and will play his senior year at IMG Academy. Oklahoma holds a 77.8 percent to 22.2 percent crystal ball lead over the Michigan State Spartans. Stone is an important target for the Oklahoma Sooners as they get ready to transition into the SEC. they need someone with his presence at defensive tackle.
The type of interior lineman that offers plenty of value as a pass rusher as he quickly shoots into the backfield and gets to work. The ability to cross opposing linemen and collapse pockets is without a doubt promising, but shouldn’t exactly be viewed as some one-trick pony as he also understands how to shed blocks and eat up gaps. – 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins
Terry Bussey, ATH
Terry Bussey is someone long thought to have a future with the Texas A&M Aggies, but the Sooners impressed the talented wideout at his official visit. Even with the wide receiver group Emmett Jones has landed for the 2024 class, Bussey is still considered a top target. Bussey is the No. 9 uncommitted prospect in the class.
There are currently no crystal ball predictions for Bussey just yet.
Well-assembled, looks and plays larger than listed size. Build is similar to that of a running back or a nickel defender. Not overly long but possesses plus length. … Plays with elite initial explosiveness. Couples startling acceleration with excellent top-end speed that he’s proven in a combine setting (sub-4.5 verified) and on the track. – 247Sports national scouting analyst Gabe Brooks
Kobe Black, CB
Kobe Black is a tricky one. He raved about his visit to Norman, but it’s going to be tough for the Sooners to fight off the Longhorns in this recruitment.
In fact, Texas holds a 100 percent crystal ball rate for the talented defensive back. Black is the No. 16 uncommitted prospect in the cycle and No. 25 overall.
Prototype corner size with excellent length. Already good-sized for a corner but still has frame space to add mass if desired while maintaining athleticism. Promising on-field profile with extensive snaps on both sides of the ball. Productive in all capacities with proven ball skills. – Brooks, 247Sports
Dominick McKinley, DT
Last but not least is Dominick McKinley. Every time he visits Norman, you hear positive things over and over again. What once seemed like a pipe dream now feels like it could very well happen.
It’ll be hard to fight off the LSU Tigers or the Texas Longhorns for the Louisiana product though.
There are currently no crystal ball predictions for McKinley. He ranks at the No. 20 uncommitted prospect and is No. 31 overall.
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