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Sooners are 1 of the final 2 schools an elite recruit will commit to, and the in-state advantage isn't as big as it usually is
TL;DR
Oklahoma Sooners are competing with Penn State for elite recruit Case Alexander, who is a four-star linebacker. Despite being an in-state recruit, the Sooners face tough competition due to Alexander's brother playing for Penn State.
Key points
- Oklahoma Sooners have the No. 1 recruiting class for 2027
- Case Alexander is a four-star linebacker from Oklahoma
- He is deciding between Oklahoma and Penn State
- Alexander's brother plays for Penn State
- In-state advantage is less significant this time
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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables shouts at an official during a first-round College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family â Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Alabama won 34-24. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Oklahoma Sooners have the No. 1 2027 recruiting class, but await a decision from in-state recruit Case Alexander.
No. 1-ranked recruiting class in 2027 isn't enough for the Oklahoma Sooners. They are still trying to take it even higher, and could with a commitment from elite four-star linebacker Case Alexander. He's also in-state as his final year of HS football will be played at Washington next season.
But, having that in-state advantage isn't as big as it usually is. The Sooners have some stiff competition for Alexander, as Penn State seems to be a team that also really, really wants him. And, to be frank, he wants them, too, because who wouldn't want to play with their older brother? Alexander's older brother goes to Penn State, and surely he's done some recruiting of his own. Those are the two schools he will likely decide between.
"If it were a perfect world, I would probably decide before June," Alexander told Parker Thune of Sooner Scoop. "That might not happen; I might end up taking two OV's. I'll just kind of see; I need to sit down, pray about it, talk to my family, and figure it out in the next few weeks."
Alexander's older brother, Cooper, is a redshirt sophomore tight end at Penn State. Their father, Stephen, played tight end at Oklahoma in the 1990s before a decade-long NFL career. With family connections on both sides, Alexander is seeking input from both as he nears his recruitment decision. And, this is a tough decision-it can literally make or break the start of his college career.
Case Alexander needs to get on campus if the Sooners want to close this out
Q&A
What schools are competing for Case Alexander's commitment?
Case Alexander is deciding between the Oklahoma Sooners and Penn State.
Why is the in-state advantage less significant for the Sooners?
The in-state advantage is diminished because Case Alexander's older brother plays for Penn State, influencing his decision.
What is Case Alexander's ranking as a recruit?
Case Alexander is ranked as a four-star linebacker in the 2027 recruiting class.
What impact could Case Alexander's commitment have on Oklahoma's recruiting class?
His commitment could further elevate Oklahoma's already top-ranked 2027 recruiting class.
