The Oklahoma Sooners are in the process of trying to lock up their 2025 recruiting class, with the early signing period set to begin. However, it’s the the 2026 recruiting class that’s taken a hit as late Monday evening, running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. decommitted from the Oklahoma Sooners.
Hatton posted to X, “First, I give all glory to God! I would like to express my appreciation to Coach (Brent Venables), Coach (DeMarco) Murray and the entire staff at OU for all of the love and encouragement during this process. I wish them nothing but the best. I want to thank the fans of OU for their continued support since I announced my commitment. It was not an easy decision to decommit but I have to make sure I put myself in the best possible position to be successful on and off the field.”
Hatton was the first commitment the Sooners received in the 2026 cycle, pledging to OU back in October of 2023. With more than a year until the 2026 early signing period, Hatton will be one of the more highly-sought after backs in the class.
The Oklahoma Sooners added a big-time in-state athlete on the first day of the early signing period when three-star prospect Marcus James signed with OU.
James starred on both sides of the ball for Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, but will ply his athleticism and speed on the defensive side of the ball at linebacker. He’ll have a chance to work both as a weakside linebacker and at the cheetah position as the Sooners work to get his speed and length on the field for Zac Alley’s defense.
Though a three-star player, Rivals has him as the No. 38 prospect in the 2025 recruiting class.
Marcus James chose Oklahoma over Texas A&M, Utah, Arkansas, and TCU when he committed back in November of 2023.
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