Cal flips in-state RB Jaxsen Stokes from Oklahoma

Jaxsen Stokes

Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon three-star running back Jaxsen Stokes has flipped his commitment from Oklahoma to Cal, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett.

Pledged to the Sooners since Nov. 7, Stokes is now set to stay in the Golden State at the next level.

He is the No. 571 overall prospect and No. 51 RB in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 51 player in California.

The 6-foot-10, 175-pounder is the second running back prospect to back off a pledge to OU following the departure of position coach DeMarco Murray. He had previously solidified his commitment to the Sooners after the news broke regarding Murray’s departure in February.

“To this point, I’m fully committed and I just saw the news,” Stokes told Rivals’ Adam Gorney. “It’s unfortunate but that’s how things go. Football has turned into a business especially at this level and people have to do what they have to do. Things happen.

“I just have to move on. I’m still grateful for what he did in my recruitment. I’ve been talking to him for about three years since my freshman year. I’m still locked in with Oklahoma and the university. I chose the university first and people beside him on the staff especially coach (Brent) Venables being the head guy. I still have faith in that university.”