Oklahoma State loses commitment from 2025 EDGE Alexander McPherson, Colorado trending

Stuart (Fla.) IMG Academy three-star EDGE Alexander McPherson has decommitted from Oklahoma State, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

He was pledged to the Cowboys since June 11 and is coming off an official visit to Colorado earlier this month.

McPherson is the No. 864 overall prospect and No. 79 EDGE in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 112 player in Florida.

On3’s Steve Wiltfong logged a pick in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine in favor of Colorado flipping McPherson earlier on Tuesday. The Buffs got the Sunshine State recruit up to Boulder for an official visit, where he saw a win over Utah and an impressive atmosphere at Folsom Field.

“The environment in Boulder was electric,” McPherson told Wiltfong after the OV. “There is so much energy there!

“What continues to excite me on top of the great coaching and development there is also a sense of mentorship from guys that have been there and done what you want to do. I believe that could be another advantage that helps get me to the next level.”

Across nine games as a senior, McPherson racked up 52 total tackles, including 13 for loss. He also tallied eight sacks.

Cowboys have slim 2025 class ahead of National Signing Day

With McPherson no longer in the fold in Stillwater, Oklahoma State now has just 14 commits in its 2025 recruiting class — which ranks No. 59 in the nation, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Mike Gundy’s pledge list does not feature a blue-chip prospect with National Signing Day just over a week out. Port Arthur (Texas) Memorial three-star EDGE Michael Riles is the top-ranked commit, checking in as the No. 464 overall recruit and No. 42 EDGE.

Riles is one of eight Lone Star State prospects in the class, alongside San Antonio Brandels three-star wide receiver Jaden Perez, Leander Glenn three-star running back DJ Dugar, Richardson Berkner three-star cornerback Kobi Foreman and others.