NORMAN — OU football landed its first in-state recruit of the 2026 cycle.

The Sooners gained a commitment from three-star athlete Xavier Okwufulueze , he announced via social media on Tuesday. Okwufulueze chose OU over Arkansas and Oklahoma State.

At 6-foot-5, 200 pounds, Okwufulueze stars at Rejoice Christian in Owasso. He is ranked No. 11 on The Oklahoman's Super 30 rankings of the state's top recruits in the senior class.

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