Oklahoma Football Hires Molly Jacoby as Director of Recruiting
Oklahoma is making moves off the field this offseason, bolstering its recruiting operation with a key addition to the staff. On Wednesday, the Sooners announced the hiring of Molly Jacoby as their new Director of Recruiting.
Jacoby steps into the role with a strong background in personnel and recruiting operations, bringing experience that should immediately benefit the Sooners as they continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of college football recruiting. Her hiring signals a continued emphasis from OU on building out a comprehensive and competitive recruiting infrastructure - something that’s become essential in today’s NIL-driven, transfer portal-heavy era.
Before landing in Norman, Jacoby worked in a similar capacity at the University of Miami, where she played an integral role in shaping the Hurricanes’ recruiting efforts. Her time in Coral Gables saw her involved in everything from prospect evaluation to organizing official visits and managing day-to-day recruiting logistics - all of which will be critical responsibilities in her new position at OU.
Jacoby’s arrival comes at a pivotal time for Oklahoma. With the Sooners preparing for their move to the SEC, the need for elite recruiting coordination is more important than ever.
The SEC is a different beast - deeper talent pools, higher stakes, and a relentless recruiting calendar. Having someone like Jacoby, who’s already operated at a high level in a Power Five program, gives the Sooners a steady hand to help guide that transition.
She’ll be working closely with OU’s coaching staff, recruiting analysts, and player personnel department to ensure the program continues to identify and land top-tier talent. And with the Sooners already showing signs of momentum on the trail, Jacoby’s addition could help them take another step forward.
This isn’t just about managing spreadsheets or coordinating campus visits - this is about building relationships, understanding what makes a recruit tick, and creating a vision that resonates with 17- and 18-year-olds (and increasingly, transfer portal veterans). Jacoby has built a reputation for doing just that.
As Oklahoma looks to solidify its place among the SEC’s recruiting elite, the addition of Molly Jacoby is another piece of the puzzle. It’s a behind-the-scenes move, sure - but one that could have a very real impact on the Sooners’ future rosters.