Oklahoma Sooners miss on 2027 defensive lineman Josh Christensen committed to Oregon

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners miss on 2027 defensive lineman Josh Christensen committed to Oregon
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Oklahoma Sooners have lost out on 2027 defensive lineman Josh Christensen, who has committed to Oregon. The 6’6”, 250-pound prospect overlooked offers from OU, Washington, and Cal in favor of the Ducks, who historically have an advantage with local recruits. Despite Christensen's potential, Oklahoma holds the No. 1 recruiting class and has already secured several top defensive line prospects, including Krew Jones and Elija Harmon. The Sooners will continue working to finalize their 2027 recruiting class without significant concern over Christensen's choice.

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  • Josh Christensen committed to Oregon, choosing them over OU, Washington, and Cal.
  • Christensen is ranked as the No. 62 player nationally at his position.
  • Oklahoma still has a strong defensive line class with multiple high-profile recruits.
  • Head coach Brent Venables is expected to focus on filling remaining spots for the 2027 class.
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  • 8:05 PMYahoo SportsOklahoma Sooners lose out on a 2027 recruit to a College Football Playoff team, and he has some major upside
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The Oklahoma Sooners aren't going to be upset about missing out on 2027 defensive lineman Josh Christensen

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