Five-Star Plus+ DL David Stone records first sack as Oklahoma commit

Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy Five-Star Plus+ defensive lineman David Stone took center stage on Saturday night, as he announced his commitment to Oklahoma at halftime of IMG’s game against Philadelphia St. Joe’s Prep.

The No. 8 overall prospect in the 2024 cycle — per the On3 Industry Ranking — chose the Sooners over Miami, Michigan State, Oregon and Texas A&M. An Oklahoma City native, Stone played his first two years of high school football at Del City before transferring to the powerhouse in Florida. Now, he’s set to return to his home state to begin his college football career.

Just minutes after becoming a Sooner pledge, Stone returned to the field to wreak more havoc in the trenches. It didn’t take long for the 6-foot-4, 280-pounder to register his first sack following his commitment, as he tore through the St. Joe’s offensive line to wrangle the quarterback down to the ground.

Five-Star Plus+ DL David Stone records his second sack of the night and his first as an Oklahoma commit 💪

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“Being from Oklahoma, going there gives me a chance to stay home and give back,” Stone told On3. “It has been a dream of mine since I was little to give back and this gives me that chance. It goes deep with Oklahoma.

… It is 30 minutes from home, I have a sister there and the relationships are deep between them and my family. I feel very comfortable around the coaches at Oklahoma, and that played a big role in my decision, too.”

Stone has an On3 NIL Valuation of $335K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

David Stone Scouting Summary

“Twitched up disruptor along the interior defensive line with outstanding short area quickness and burst. Measures at around 6-foot-4, 280 pounds with elite length for the position with arms that register around 35 inches. Tested extremely well during the summer camp circuit at the UC Report’s IMG Pro Day prior to his senior season. Jumped 28 inches in the vertical, ran a 5.00 40-yard dash and ran an impressive 4.41 shuttle. Violent off the snap, can split gaps with ease. Shoots his hands quickly and with precision off the line. Excellent hand usage and very slippery as a pass rusher. Uses his elite length and quick hands at the point of attack. Makes it tough for offensive linemen to ever get a hand on him. Stout against the run, with excellent ability to disengage from blockers. Not looking to stack and shed, wants to get off of blocks immediately. Can convert speed to power. Also a strong bull rusher. Can play a bit erratic at times and work himself out of plays. Just needs to play with more discipline and see the field better, but will come with time. High floor prospect who will always be a threat on passing downs. Will become a complete three-down player with further development. Transferred to IMG Academy after his first two seasons at Del City High School in Oklahoma.”