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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Oklahoma Sooners projected to land 4-star OT out of Colorado
The Oklahoma Sooners have been building momentum in the 2026 recruiting class, picking up several commitments over the last week, headlined by last Friday's commitment from four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley. The Sooners have also picked up pledges from kicker Trace Rudd, linebacker Beau Jandreau, and defensive end Daniel Norman following the ChampU BBQ. But Oklahoma may be on the verge of adding some more offensive help in the class. The Sooners were projected to land four-star offensive tackle Deacon Schmitt by Josh McCuistion of SoonerScoop and On3 on Wednesday evening. Schmitt is considered the No. 1 player in the state of Colorado by On3 and is considered the No. 19 offensive tackle in the class by ESPN. He currently holds offers from 21 Power Four schools, including seven SEC schools. Schmitt took official visits with Alabama, Oklahoma, USC, Tennessee, and Nebraska and will announce his commitment on Saturday June 28. He's down to three schools, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Alabama and it looks like the Sooners are the favorites to win his commitment. The Sooners currently have just one offensive lineman committed in the 2026 cycle, interior offensive lineman Noah Best. Adding a talent like Schmitt gives the Sooners another blue-chip offensive lineman, and in Schmitt, someone who can play on the inside at guard or continue to develop his game at offensive tackle. Deacon Schmitt Recruiting Profile Watch Deacon Schmitt highlights on Hudl Vitals Ratings Offers Per 247Sports Social Media Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Colorado football targets four key 2026 commitments ahead of early July decisions
Whether the outcomes are positive or not, the Colorado Buffaloes are nearing a pivotal stretch in their 2026 recruiting campaign. Head coach Deion Sanders, although currently away from the team, has a pair of three-star commitments already in the fold — tight end Gavin Mueller from Illinois and defensive lineman Domata Peko Jr. — but that list is likely to grow in the coming weeks. Several highly touted prospects are expected to announce their college commitments soon, with four Colorado targets announcing their decisions by July 12. Here is a breakdown of the four recruits who could potentially become the next additions to Colorado's 2026 class: 4-star OL Deacon Schmitt Commitment date: June 28 The top in-state product per 247Sports, Deacon Schmitt, is set to choose between Colorado, Alabama and Oklahoma. Schmitt is from Windsor, Colorado, which is just a short drive from Boulder. He could choose to stay close to home and become an immediate fan favorite. "The environment is always a blast!" Schmitt told On3. "Growing up in Colorado, I have been around Boulder a lot! The opportunity to become a hometown hero is very special to me. I love CU in general. Everyone there is awesome and they are working on something very special!" 3-star OL Tripp Skewes Commitment date: July 1 Skewes is another in-state product, but played his high school ball south of Boulder, closer to downtown Denver. The 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle is narrowing his focus to Colorado, Vanderbilt, North Carolina and Texas Tech. After visiting all four schools this summer, the Buffs appear to have momentum thanks to their proximity. 5-star WR Cederian Morgan Commitment date: July 2 Morgan can be a game-changing receiver at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds. He ranks as one of the elite pass catchers in the 2026 class. His recent visit to Colorado was a surprise, perhaps indicating increased interest between the two parties. Landing him would be a signature recruiting victory for Sanders, who typically is good for at least one big splash per recruiting cycle. 4-star LB Rodney Colton Jr. Commitment: July 12 With depth at linebacker being a big priority, Colton would be an impact addition for the Buffs. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound recruit recently wrapped up a visit to Boulder and will choose between Colorado, Penn State, Florida State, UCLA and Ole Miss. July could be a transformative month for a Colorado recruiting class that only has two commitments through mid-June. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Elite Alabama Target Announces Finalists and Commitment Date
Elite Alabama Target Announces Finalists and Commitment Date originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alabama Crimson Tide made a bowl game and finished 9-4 in Kalen DeBoer's first season. Now, the emphasis is on building for the future through effective recruiting. On Thursday, On3's Hayes Fawcett reported that Alabama was a finalist for offensive tackle Deacon Schmitt. Advertisement Schmitt's other finalists are the Colorado Buffaloes and Oklahoma Sooners. His commitment date is set for June 28. He had planned to take official visits with the USC Trojans, Tennessee Volunteers, and Nebraska Cornhuskers, but opted to cancel them. The offensive tackle is listed at 6-foot-5, 320 pounds and attends Windsor High School in Windsor, Colorado. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer (left), offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb (right). © Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Schmitt is a four-star offensive tackle and the No. 29 player at his position in the On3 Industry Rankings. He is the top player from Colorado in the 2026 class. Oklahoma is the favorite in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, with a 35.5% chance. Alabama has a 9.7% chance of landing Schmitt. Advertisement The Crimson Tide's 2026 class is led by five-star cornerback Jorden Edmonds, four-star cornerback Zyan Gibson, four-star edge rusher Jamarion Matthews and four-star inside offensive lineman Samuelu Utu. Alabama had its last official visit before Schmitt's commitment on May 30. It was his first time visiting the program. DeBoer has proven he can still attract talent from the West Coast. He recently earned a commitment from Utu, who hails from Orange, California. Alabama was named a finalist for another top recruit from the 2026 class. Alabama and the Georgia Bulldogs are the two finalists for four-star edge rusher Khamari Brooks. Advertisement DeBoer's second season with the Crimson Tide opens with the Florida State Seminoles on August 30. Related: Alabama Receives Massive Recruiting News on Wednesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Nebraska makes Top Eight for top offensive tackle
Class of 2026 four-star offensive tackle Deacon Schmitt announced his top eight schools on Friday evening. Nebraska was on the list, in addition to the likes of Alabama, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Georgia, Ohio State, Colorado, and USC. Schmitt is the 24th overall offensive tackle in the 2026 class and the second overall player from the state of Colorado, according to the On3 recruiting rankings. Schmitt is set to take several visits over the summer. He is scheduled to visit Oklahoma on June 6, and Nebraska on June 13. He will continue his busy month of June with a visit to Tennessee on the 20th. All three trips are official. Auburn most recently offered him on February 26. Schmitt measures in at six-foot-five, 320 pounds. The Huskers have been busy extending offers in the 2026 class over the past couple of weeks. The offensive line seems to be a priority position for the program. Currently, the class ranks 44th overall in the country per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. It will certainly be interesting to see if the Huskers can make the cut here. Throughout the last couple of weeks, they have made it a point to offer several offensive linemen. NEWS: Four-Star OT Deacon Schmitt is down to 8️⃣ Schools, he tells me for @on3recruitsThe 6'5 320 OT from Windsor, CO is ranked as the No. 1 Recruit in Colorado (per On3)Where Should He Go?👇🏽 — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) February 28, 2025 This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska football makes Top Eight for offensive tackle Dacon Schmitt
USA Today
06-02-2025
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- USA Today
MSU Football offers 3-star Colorado OL Deacon Schmitt
MSU Football offers 3-star Colorado OL Deacon Schmitt Michigan State football has extended an offer to a three-star offensive lineman from Colorado. Deacon Schmitt of Windsor, Colo. announced on Wednesday that he's received an offer from the Spartans. Schmitt made the offer from the Spartans known by posting on his social media X account. Schmitt is listed as the No. 35 interior offensive lineman in 247Sports' composite rankings for the 2026 class. He is also listed as the No. 2 player from Colorado and No. 400 overall prospect in the class. Schmitt has a 88 rating on 247Sports. Michigan State is one of more than 20 schools to extend an offer to Schmitt, according to 247Sports. He also has received offers from notable programs such as Alabama, Colorado, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kansas State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Purdue, Stanford, Tennessee, USC, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @RobertBondy5.
