Oklahoma State secures OL Odaefe Oruru's commitment from Arkansas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Oklahoma State University has gained a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Odaefe Oruru, who previously pledged to the University of Arkansas. The decision to flip came after discussions with family and teammates and a desire to play for his home state. Oruru visited both schools during the spring and was pursued by Oklahoma State's coaching staff throughout the summer. He is set to begin his junior season at Jenks High School soon.
- •Odaefe Oruru is a three-star offensive line prospect from Jenks, Oklahoma.
- •Oruru flipped his commitment from Arkansas to Oklahoma State.
- •His decision follows ongoing recruitment by Oklahoma State's staff.
- •He aims to make an early impact at Oklahoma State next season.
- •Oruru is ranked No. 496 overall in the 2027 class.
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma State football flips OL Odaefe Oruru from Arkansas to 2027 recruiting class
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma State flips OL Odaefe Oruru away from Arkansas: ‘This staff is building something special in Stillwater’
"Jenks offensive lineman Odaefe Oruru flipped his commitment from Arkansar to Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
"Behind the scenes as the Cowboys secure their biggest flip of the 2027 cycle
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 9:28 PMOklahoma State football flips OL Odaefe Oruru from Arkansas to 2027 recruiting class
Jenks offensive lineman Odaefe Oruru flipped his commitment from Arkansar to Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 9:01 PMOklahoma State flips OL Odaefe Oruru away from Arkansas: ‘This staff is building something special in Stillwater’
Behind the scenes as the Cowboys secure their biggest flip of the 2027 cycle
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