The Oklahoma Sooners are already riding high with the nation’s No. 1-ranked recruiting class for 2027, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. This week, they extended an offer to one of the Midwest’s most intriguing defensive prospects - Gideon Gash, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound defensive back from Novi, Michigan, just outside Detroit.
Gash is the kind of player who turns heads the moment he steps on the field - not just because of his size, but because of how he uses it. At cornerback, he’s a matchup nightmare.
His length makes life miserable for wide receivers trying to get separation, and he uses that frame effectively in both man and zone coverage. Whether he’s pressing at the line or dropping into a soft zone, Gash plays with poise and discipline.
He stays in phase downfield, tracks the ball well, and knows how to use his body to shield receivers while still keeping his eyes on the quarterback - a rare blend of physicality and awareness.
He’s not just a one-dimensional player, either. Gash has shown he can contribute on both sides of the ball, but it’s his defensive upside that’s drawing attention from major programs. And the list of schools vying for his commitment is already long and competitive.
So far, Gash holds 13 Power Four offers, including from in-state powers Michigan and Michigan State, as well as Big Ten rivals Penn State, Indiana, and Illinois. Programs like Texas Tech, Louisville, and Wake Forest are also in the mix, giving him a wide range of options across multiple conferences. Oklahoma’s offer puts them squarely in the conversation for a player who’s quickly becoming one of the most sought-after defensive backs in the Midwest.
Recruiting services are taking notice, too. Gash is considered a four-star prospect by both Rivals and ESPN and is widely viewed as a top-275 player in the 2027 cycle.
According to 247Sports, he ranks as the No. 5 player in Michigan and the No. 32 cornerback nationally. The Rivals Industry Composite slots him even higher, placing him at No. 246 overall and No. 26 at his position.
For Oklahoma, this offer signals a continued commitment to stacking elite talent in the secondary. With Gash’s size, skill set, and versatility, he fits the mold of the modern defensive back - long, athletic, and instinctive. If the Sooners can lure him out of Big Ten territory, it would be another major win for a program already dominating the recruiting trail.
Gash is still early in his recruitment, but with his stock rising and blue-blood programs circling, this is a name to keep an eye on as the 2027 class continues to take shape.