Sooners Land In-State Star Elijah Thomas
Upon the return of Brent Venables to Norman one of the first things the Sooners prioritized was in-state recruiting. And it seems that in the class of 2025 that emphasis is starting to pay off. Oklahoma landed the commitment of the state’s No. 2 prospect, Elijah Thomas, on Thursday evening.
Thomas has always been adamant about growing up a Sooners fan and on Thursday made those feelings official. He chose Oklahoma over offers from Alabama, Texas A&M, Arkansas, and Kansas State amongst others. Still though his affinity for what Venables and Emmett Jones are building made it tough to say no.
“The school I’ve really been following my whole life is OU, as a child, my whole family,” Thomas said earlier this summer.
And as the nation’s No. 143 overall player, according to the On3 Industry rankings, Thomas got to know the Sooners staff on a more personal level. As he did, he became more convinced than ever of his initial feelings.
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“The love everyone was showing me when I was there made me feel welcome and made it feel like home. Benton Duby, Coach V, Coach Jones they all made me feel welcome,” he explained to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. “When I went to other facilities I didn’t feel what I felt at OU.
“I’d have to say I’m closest with Bduby but besides him Coach Jones.”
For Thomas who joins Oklahoma’s impressive offensive commitments, Gracen Harris and Kevin Sperry, he’s got a clear idea of his role in Norman.
“They plan on using me for my speed ability and deep balls.”
