Odaefe Oruru commits to Oklahoma State after flipping from Arkansas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Odaefe Oruru, a four-star offensive lineman from Jenks, Oklahoma, has officially committed to Oklahoma State on August 26, 2026, after previously being committed to Arkansas since April. The 6-foot-6, 310-pound prospect is rated as Oklahoma's No. 8 high school player and the No. 22 interior offensive lineman nationally. This commitment is significant for OSU's 2027 recruiting class and highlights Eric Morris's focus on retaining top in-state talent. Oruru is expected to join fellow Jenks product KD Jones at Oklahoma State, further establishing a connection from his high school.
- •Oruru flips commitment from Arkansas to Oklahoma State on August 26.
- •He is ranked as the No. 8 prospect in Oklahoma by 247Sports.
- •Oruru fills a need for OSU at the interior offensive line position.
- •He previously blocked for current OSU player KD Jones at Jenks.
- •Oklahoma State aims to build a strong in-state recruiting pipeline.
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Eric Morris Lands Major In-State Win as Four-Star Odaefe Oruru Flips From Arkansas to Oklahoma State
"Eric Morris just landed a major in-state recruiting win. Four-star Jenks offensive lineman Odaefe Oruru has flipped from Arkansas to Oklahoma State. At 6-foot-6, 310 pounds, Oruru is one of Oklahoma’s top 2027 prospects—and another big piece for OSU’s future.
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