Decision Day has been set for Elite Fringe Stormtroopers Jake Kreul.
He told ESPN's Eli Lederman.
News: 5-star De Jake Kreul @epn.
Kreul is the U.S. No. 22 recruit and is the last unsigned five-star prospect for the ESPN 300 in 2026. pic.twitter.com/b2p9kk2usv
— Eli Lederman (@byelilederman) August 5, 2025
Crael's promise will be aired live on College Football.
Oklahoma hosts Jake Kreul, one of the highest pass rushers in the United States, made an official visit in June. /Photo via Jake Kreul's X account
Obviously, Sooners doesn't want to lose high prospects for SEC competitors, and Brent Venables Of course, I don't want to fight against Crael in the cotton bowl.
The 247Sports combined rankings and competitors’ industry rankings, the 6-foot-3-inch, 230-pound recruit is a four-star recruit.
Currently, he is ranked No. 63 in the 247 Sports Comprehensive Rankings in the 2026 class, and he is the ninth-ranked Fringe Stormtrooper.
Kreul officially visited Florida, Miss Ole, Texas and Oklahoma in June, and narrowed the recruitment to three schools in early July.
Longhorns currently holds the sixth level in the 2026 247 Sports team rankings. Mississippi sits on the 21st, Oklahoma's course at No. 41.
Sooners hope to beat Texas and Ole Miss to Edge Rusher Jake Kreul's signature. /Photo via Jake Kreul's X account
The Venables and OU coaching staff are currently fighting a major concept.
With a 6-7 finish, Venables ranked second in three years, the Sooners didn't fight for the position of power on the recruiting trail.
Another bad season could lead to widespread changes in Norman, a potential result that is not as good as recruits.
But if Sooners beat Michigan – he debuted in No. 14 The initial coach Monday poll – Apart from Auburn, OU may roll into the Red River gunfight 5-0, while the noise around the Venabels will disappear.
From there, Oklahoma can try and rallies in recruitment.
Venables currently have 15 verbal commitments led by quarterbacks Bowe Bentley.
Adding Kreul to the fold next Tuesday will be an effort for OU and will make the Sooners commit to offense and defense responsibilities to help recruit other players throughout the season and December.
This will also become the second biggest victory in recruiting general managers in high school Jim Nagyhe took over Oklahoma's front office business in late February.
OU picked up a pair of promises from the Edge Sprinter – Matthew Nelson and Daniel Norman – June, but Kreul will provide the Sooners with the core of the defensive line course.