WATCH: Oklahoma 5-star QB commit Jackson Arnold rushes for 64-yard touchdown

Denton (Texas) Guyer five-star quarterback Jackson Arnold is having a strong start to his senior campaign. After throwing a 63-yard touchdown, Arnold rushed for a 64-yard score later in the game to give his squad a 40-14 lead over Rockwall (Texas) Rockwell-Heath.

After faking a handoff, Arnold took a read option to his right. He then split through the defensive front and raced untouched to the end zone.

First, it was a 63-yard touchdown through the air. Now, Oklahoma 5-star QB commit Jackson Arnold takes it 64 yards on the ground to the end zone. https://t.co/Qwe8eHF3qypic.twitter.com/KHQhM45siQ

— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) August 26, 2022

It was his second big play of the contest. On the third play of the season opener, the Oklahoma commit connected with wide receiver Landon Sides for a 63-yard touchdown.

After shifting right in the pocket, Arnold released a high-arcing throw downfield. Sides was on a few steps ahead of his defender and reeled in the catch in stride before racing into the end zone.

5-star QB and Oklahoma commit Jackson Arnold got Denton (Texas) Guyer on the board quickly with this throw! 👀

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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) August 26, 2022

Arnold added another touchdown to 2024 four-star cornerback Eli Bowen to give Guyer a 46-14 lead. A 6-foot-1, 198 pound signal-caller, Arnold is the No. 17 overall prospect and No. 5 quarterback in the 2023 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 3 player in Texas.

Arnold is the highest-ranked recruit in the Sooners’ 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. 7 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 2 in the Big 12. Oklahoma’s group contains five top-100 prospects, including Arnold.

The five-star recruit received high praise from On3’s Sam Spiegelman earlier this summer. He received “The gamer” summer superlative from Spiegelman.

“Oklahoma commitment Jackson Arnold was the Elite 11 MVP and a top performer everywhere he’s been this summer as well,” Spiegelman wrote. “The Dallas standout is a fantastic decision-maker and has a resume of coming through in big-time situations. During these camp settings, Arnold has been able to showcase his ability to make different throws at various angles and balance some tight-window throws with deep shots downfield well. His skill-set and eye for the field fit seamlessly with Jeff Lebby’s offense.”

Jackson Arnold On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Jackson Arnold:

“Tough, live-armed quarterback who quickly rose to be the top 2023 signal caller in Texas in his first year as a starter. Plays for one of the top high school programs in the Dallas Metroplex and led his team to the state title game as a junior. Plays in a spread-iso offensive scheme that heavily utilizes play action downfield passes and power running between the tackles. Shows a strong arm with the ability to generate velocity on intermediate and downfield throws.

“A light-footed athlete who consistently escapes pressure and makes plays out of the pocket. One of the tougher top quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle, carrying a considerable rushing load. A physical runner who embraces contact. Hit the ground running in his first year as a varsity starter against top competition. Has a smaller frame than some other top quarterbacks in the cycle.”

Arnold has an On3 NIL Valuation of $578K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. 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.