Ep. 72 - First Decommit of 2025, Yamaha is Re-signed

Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

Summary

In this episode of the 360 Recruiting Podcast, Chris Mason and Caleb Cummings discuss the latest news in OU recruiting. They start by talking about the running back recruiting situation, including the signing of Demarco Murray as the running backs coach. They also discuss the transfer of Kevin Sperry to Denton Guyer and share their opinions on his film.

The hosts also mention other recruits and their rankings, as well as potential quarterback prospects for the 2025 class. The guys then discuss the decommitment of Jaden Nickens, who chose basketball over football. Chris also talks about the trend of wide receiver decommitments in the class and the potential replacements for them.

The focus then shifts to the offensive line and highlights the impressive prospects that OU has been targeting. The episode concludes by mentioning the standout performances of defensive ends at recent events and the versatility of Jonah Williams as a safety.

Takeaways

The biggest news in OU recruiting is the running back recruiting situation, with Demarco Murray signing as the running backs coach.

Kevin Sperry's transfer to Denton Geyer is discussed, with differing opinions on his film and potential as a prospect.

Other recruits and their rankings are mentioned, including Tori Blaylock and Jonathan Hatton.

There is speculation about the quarterback prospects for the 2025 class, including Michael Hawkins. Jaden Nickens decommitted from Oklahoma to pursue basketball, highlighting the challenge of balancing multiple sports at a high level.

There has been a trend of wide receiver decommitments in the class, indicating that the position may be more volatile in recruiting.

Emmett Jones has done a great job recruiting wide receivers and has several options to replace the decommitted players.

OU has been targeting impressive offensive line prospects, suggesting the potential for back-to-back strong offensive line classes.

The defensive end position has also seen talented prospects, and the early involvement of these players in camps and events is a positive sign.

Jonah Williams has shown great skills as a safety, dispelling the notion that he will be a linebacker in college.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:29 Latest Recruiting News

01:26 Demarco Murray's Contract with OU

03:13 The Importance of Recruiting in Running Back Position

04:13 DeMarco Murray's Coaching Career

05:12 DeMarco Murray's Potential Move to the NFL

06:07 Evaluation of OU's Running Back Room

07:16 The Role of Running Back Coaches

09:24 Tory Blaylock's Commitment to OU

10:22 Rankings of 2026 Running Backs

12:07 Evaluation of Jonathan Hatton

14:35 Evaluation of Kevin Sperry

25:31 Concerns about Kevin Sperry's Skill Set

29:18 Potential Competition for Kevin Sperry

34:25 Jaden Nickens' Decommitment

35:22 Wide Receivers and Prima Donnas

36:24 Potential Replacements at Wide Receiver

38:20 Do They Need a Fourth Wide Receiver?

39:06 The Evolution of Football and the Importance of Big Wide Receivers

41:36 Focus on Offensive Line and Defensive Line

44:46 The Importance of Offensive Line and Defensive Line

50:41 Impressive Offensive Line Prospects

57:03 Talented Defensive Ends

59:10 Exceptional Defensive End Prospect

01:08:16 Future Star Safety

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