On3 No. 1 IOL Casey Poe sets Oklahoma visit

Lindale (Texas) four-star offensive lineman Casey Poe is taking an unofficial visit to Oklahoma on June 18-19. He announced the news Sunday over Twitter.

Poe is the No. 113 overall prospect and No. 5 interior offensive lineman in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 22 player in Texas. 

On3 rates Poe higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2024 On300, he is the No. 34 overall prospect, No. 1 interior offensive lineman and No. 8 player in Texas.

The 6-foot-4.5, 285-pound recruit has already taken official visits to Georgia (May 19), Clemson (June 2), Texas Tech (June 9) and Auburn (June 16). He will be at Alabama for an official on June 23.

Poe included the Sooners among his top eight schools. He previously visited Norman on April 22.

Oklahoma’s 2024 recruiting class ranks No. 20 in the 2024 On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 10 in the SEC. It contains Missouri City (Texas) Hightower four-star wide receiver Zion Kearney,  Lewisville (Texas) four-star safety Jaydan Hardy, Queen Creek (Ariz.) four-star cornerback Jeremiah Newcombe, McKinney (Texas) Frisco Emerson four-star quarterback Michael Hawkins, Franklinton (La.) three-star wide receiver Kelly Daniels and Fulton (Miss.) Itawamba Agricultural three-star offensive tackle Isaiah Autry.

For more Oklahoma recruiting intel, check out Sooner Scoop.

Poe discusses four of his finalists

Poe spoke with On3’s Sam Spiegelman on May 29 about four of his top schools.

Alabama: “(Nick Saban has) had such a huge platform with big success and he’s done it over and over and over again. He’s instilled that culture so that is runs on its own. The coaches, the recruiting staff, and the players all know where to go. It’s like clockwork and it’s impressive to see. It’s fluid and everyone knows what they’re doing, and it starts at the top with coach Saban and it trickles on down.”

Auburn: “They’re fresh, they’re new and they’re hungry. Everyone on that staff is hungry and they want the best players and the best people over there. One of my favorite things in the recruiting process going through spring ball was that they couldn’t cuss or it was five push-ups. We were sitting around talking to Coach and someone cussed — and they were held accountable. If kids can buy into a simple rule like not cussing, then they can buy into other things coach (Hugh) Freeze is bringing. Walker White is a great recruiter and he’s doing a great job recruiting me and some other top athletes. Knowing that guy is behind is something big.”

Clemson: “Family. That’s what coach (Dabo) Swinney sells, that’s what coach (Thomas) Austin sells. That’s their main thing. If you go there, you’ll get a great education. They’re one of the highest breakout schools and they’re hungry. They have a pretty good track record of great things and coach Swinney is hungry to do it again. He’s trying to build out a great class and they’re after a ring and a trophy at the end of the season.”

Texas Tech: “Most people think it’s the SEC vs. little Texas Tech, but Texas Tech has something brewing. Coach (Joey) McGuire is building a great class with the top athletes. They’re turning heads and taking notice. I’ll always be a Tech fan and push for them to do great things. Coach McGuire says everything comes through Lubbock and he’s turning the train tracks there.”