Oklahoma Sooners coaching staff wins an important recruiting battle over College Football Playoff teams

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Adam Holt | Last updated Jan 28, 2025 6:31 PM ET

The Oklahoma Sooners have grabbed another important piece to their future. Their 2026 class is beginning to take shape early on, and their latest recruiting win will be a vital one to getting more players to show interest in joining the Sooners.

Daniel Odom commits to Oklahoma

Odom is a 2026 four-star wide receiver. He chose Oklahoma over Texas and Oregon.

BREAKING: Four-Star WR Daniel Odom (2026) has Committed to Oklahoma, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’2 193 WR from Bellflower, CA chose the Sooners over Texas & Oregon

“Let’s get it rollin I’m home Sooner family!! ️”https://t.co/RYjg6WLmRp pic.twitter.com/fIoV1d3gIF
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 28, 2025

The Sooners offered Odom earlier this week. He's considered an impressive talent for the class and is an important early addition on offense for Oklahoma.

Daniel Odom is a standout wide receiver from St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. He is considered a 4-star prospect. At 6'1" and 179 pounds, he has the size, speed, and skills to excel in college football, even as a junior right now. -- Justin Churchill

Clearly, Oklahoma made a heavy impression on the young wideout. he commits just days after receiving his offer from the newly-added SEC program.

As for projecting his role and impact as a freshman, it is tough to know as of now. WE don't know what the quarterback position will look like for OU past 2025, when John Mateer is the expected starter.

Could Michael Hawkins play a role in 2026? Or another transferring veteran at QB? Only time will tell.

Regardless, it is a solid get for the Sooners early in the process for 2026 and beyond.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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