This year’s Oklahoma Sooners incoming recruiting class was spearheaded by offensive tackles Michael Fasusi and Ryan Fodje,. Joining them is the standout wide receiver Elijah Thomas from Checotah High School, recently crowned The Oklahoman’s All-State Offensive Player of the Year.

OU’s 2025 class comes in at No. 17 according to the 247Sports Composite. While this represents the first time Coach Venables has landed outside the top 10 nationally, and the lowest ranking for OU since 2016.

Here’s a closer look at the Sooners recruiting class:

• Darius Afalava, OL from Lehi, Utah

• Tory Blaylock, RB hailing from Humble, Texas

• Emmanuel Choice, WR of Lancaster, Texas

• Michael Fasusi, OL out of Lewisville, Texas

• Ryan Fodje, OL from Cypress, Texas

• Courtland Guillory, S based in Spring, Texas

• Maliek Hawkins, CB originating from McKinney, Texas

• Trystan Haynes, CB from Oklahoma City

• Owen Hollenbeck, OL representing Melissa, Texas

• Marcus James, LB also calling Oklahoma City home

• CJ Nickson, DE stationed in Weatherford

• Jett Niu, QB from Lehi, Utah

• Omarion Robinson, S from Little Rock, Arkansas

• Alexander Shieldnight, DE from Wagoner

• Elijah Thomas, WR bringing his talent from Checotah

• Trynae Washington, ATH also from Oklahoma City

• Trent Wilson, DL coming from Upper Marlboro, Maryland