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Oklahoma landed a massive addition for its 2025 recruiting class Wednesday when five-star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi announced his commitment to the Sooners over a group of high-profile finalists that included rival Texas. Ranked the No. 27 overall prospect in the class by 247Sports, Fasusi also considered Missouri, Oregon and Texas A&M before revealing his pledge to the Sooners.
Fasusi ranks as the No. 5 offensive tackle and the No. 8 overall prospect from the talent-rich state of Texas for the 2024 cycle, according to 247Sports. The rangy, 6-foot-5 lineman is entering his senior season at Lewisville High School, which is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Luring such a coveted prospect away from in-state brands such as Texas and Texas A&M is a big win for the Sooners and third-year coach Brent Venables. Fasusi is the program’s first five-star commitment of the cycle and brings OU’s tally to 23 players.
Oklahoma’s class is projected to jump from No. 11 to No. 8 in the 247Sports Team Rankings with Fasusi’s addition. Here is more on Fasusi’s game from 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks:
Gifted O-lineman with true book-end tackle potential. Possesses excellent physical tools and promising athletic context in track and field and combine testing categories. Legitimately 6-foot-5 with long arms and a big reach. Wears mass well and owns space to add more bulk. Multi-sport athlete with 50+ shot put and 150+ discus prowess. Grew up playing soccer and is young for the 2025 cycle. Similarly explosive metrics in vertical and broad jump relative to OT…
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Author : David Cobb
Publish date : 2024-08-21 20:04:31
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