Oklahoma Sooners miss cornerback Brandon Sherrard, commits to Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Brandon Sherrard, a four-star cornerback from Shadow Creek High School, has committed to the Texas Longhorns, choosing them over the Oklahoma Sooners and LSU. Despite this loss, Oklahoma's 2027 recruiting class remains strong, currently ranked No. 3 nationally, with significant talent at cornerback already secured. The Sooners previously added four-star cornerback Gabriel Osborne and others to bolster their secondary. While missing out on Sherrard is notable due to his talent and the rivalry with Texas, Oklahoma maintains a solid recruiting position and depth in the cornerback position moving forward.
- •Brandon Sherrard commits to Texas, previously considering Oklahoma.
- •Sherrard is ranked No. 151 nationally and No. 21 among cornerbacks.
- •Oklahoma's 2027 class is currently ranked No. 3 nationally.
- •The Sooners have already secured multiple cornerback recruits this cycle.
- •Sherrard's commitment bolsters Texas in a rivalry context.
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma Sooners missed out on an elite recruit to the Longhorns, and it's a player they wouldn't have minded having
"The Oklahoma Sooners need another cornerback in their 2027 recruiting class, but they have now missed out on Brandon Sherrard to Texas.
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