Oklahoma Flips Elite In-State OT Cooper Hackett

Originally posted on Oklahoma Sooners on SI
By Brady Trantham | Last updated Sep 25, 2025 9:21 AM ET

The Oklahoma Sooners' headline-grabbing bye weekend received a breath of fresh air.

Class of 2027 five-star offensive tackle Cooper Hackett announced his commitment to OU, flipping on his verbal commitment to Texas Tech from August 30. Hackett, a 6"7' mountain of a young man is from Ft. Gibson, home to former Sooner great Teddy Lehman. On3's Hayes Fawcett was the first to report Hackett's commitment flip.

According to On3's Steve Wiltfong, Hackett took a "good chunk less" money from OU to flip from the Red Raiders.

"If I'm in the NFL which is what I want to do overall," Hackett told Wiltfong. "that money is not going to matter and I'm going to bet on myself a good amount of the time, and that's what I'm doing."

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— Cooper Hackett (@CooperHackett65) September 25, 2025

With Hackett's verbal commitment, the 2027 class is beginning to take shape. In addition to Hackett's commitment, Southlake Carroll, Texas tackle Luke Wilson has already pledged to the Sooners. Bixby, OK's own Kaeden Penny followed up Hackett's announcement with a verbal commitment of his own.

The in-state duo's morning commitments have sky-rocketed Oklahoma to number two in the class of 2027 recruiting rankings per Rivals.

Not a bad week for offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh.

This comes a year after Bedenbaugh began the process of rebuilding the Oklahoma offensive line. The 2025 recruiting class saw the Sooners earn commitments from five-star offensive lineman Michael Fasusi and highly-touted four star lineman Ryan Fodje. Fodje has appeared in every game this season, while Fasusi missed the season opener, but started in OU's win over the Michigan Wolverines in week two.

Fasusi missed Oklahoma's third game against Temple and played only nine snaps against Auburn per Pro Football Focus.

Bedenbaugh also brought in interior offensive lineman Darius Afalava, Lehi, UT, and Owen Hollenbeck, Melissa, TX. Neither has played thus far in 2025.

This article first appeared on Oklahoma Sooners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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