Oklahoma's recruiting update: elite 2027 OT commits to Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners lost a commitment from four-star offensive tackle Brian Swanson, who chose to play for the Texas Longhorns. Swanson, a 6'5 prospect from Dallas, Texas, is ranked No. 76 nationally and No. 8 among offensive tackles. Despite this setback, Oklahoma maintains the top-ranked recruiting class for 2027, already secured commitments from two promising offensive linemen, Cooper Hackett and Kaeden Penny. Swanson's decision adds intensity to the rivalry, with implications for future matchups between the two programs.
- •Swanson ranks No. 76 in the country and No. 13 in Texas.
- •Oklahoma holds the top 2027 recruiting class, even without Swanson.
- •Hackett and Penny are key offensive line commitments for the Sooners.
- •Swanson's choice solidifies Texas's competitive edge in recruiting.
- •The rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas adds weight to recruiting battles.
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — Sooners just lost an elite 2027 recruit to one of their biggest rivals, but it's not something they should worry about at all
"The Oklahoma Sooners just lost out on another 2027 recruit, but it's not as big a deal as some would think.
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