Jenks offensive lineman Odaefe Oruru has changed course and is now headed to Oklahoma State, flipping his commitment from Arkansas and giving the Cowboys another major in-state pickup in the 2027 class.
At 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, Oruru brings rare size to the group, and his commitment makes him the fourth Oklahoma prospect to join OSU’s 2027 haul. He’s also the second four-star in the class, alongside Choctaw linebacker Izzy Hammons.
Oruru originally pledged to Arkansas on April 10, but after visiting Oklahoma State in early June, the Cowboys stayed on him and ultimately won out.
Jenks coach Adam Gaylor sees a lineman with a ceiling that reaches well beyond the high school level. "Odaefe is as physically gifted of an offensive lineman that I've ever been around," Gaylor told GoPokes.
"Big, strong, and has great feet. His basketball background serves him well in football.
I think his ceiling is extremely high at the next level and he has an elite skillset and athleticism that sets him apart."
The flip also reflects the work Eric Morris and his staff have put in around Oklahoma, especially with high school coaches. Morris said the key has been simple but consistent: getting visible, building trust, and keeping communication open.
"I think just like anything else, communication's key, and I think for us to not only be out there and be seen and be visible in these high schools for the kids to see us, the coaches, start building those relationships. Picking up the phone is an easy thing to talk about prospects, really recruit these guys really hard.
"Communicate, be honest with these coaches. And I think we've had a really, really good response from the in-state coaches."
Ranked by 247Sports as the No. 22 interior offensive lineman nationally in the 2027 class and the No. 8 player in Oklahoma, Oruru gives OSU another big-bodied blocker with plenty of room to develop.
He is the third offensive lineman committed to the Cowboys in the class, joining Sonny Mullen of Troy, Texas, and of Nashville, Tennessee. All three are listed at 6-foot-6 and at least 280 pounds, with Oruru the biggest of the trio.
Oruru plays left tackle for Jenks, but his frame and power could make him a better fit inside for Oklahoma State. He’s big enough to overwhelm defensive tackles and still moves well enough to pull or work to the second level.
In Other News...
Oklahoma State Is Nearing One Big Offensive Line Decision
Oklahoma State is getting close to the point where the offensive line picture starts to sharpen, and Eric Morris said the starting group is mostly in place as the Cowboys keep working through camp. The emphasis now is less about discovering the first five and more about sorting out the backup and rotational battles that can shape a season once injuries and in-game adjustments enter the picture.
The Cowboys are treating this week like a mock game week, complete with a simulated game on Saturday, as they build toward their opener against Tulsa. Morris also pointed to recruiting as another priority, with official visits coming up for future classes, but the immediate focus is on getting the line settled enough that the staff can keep turning its attention to the depth behind it. [Read more 🡒]
Baylor's 2026 Hype Comes Down To One High-Pressure Gamble
After a 1-11 season, Oklahoma State is one of the Big 12 teams being watched for how much it can climb back into relevance in 2026. The broader league conversation also includes UCF, Kansas State, Baylor and Iowa State, with the argument built around coaching changes, roster movement and the kind of transfer hits that can tilt a season faster than preseason projections ever do.
For the Cowboys, the appeal is obvious enough: there is at least a path to a real rebound, even if the most realistic landing spot is closer to the middle of the pack than the top of the standings. And while Baylors buzz is tied to the kind of high-end offensive upside that could make it one of the leagues most dangerous teams, Oklahoma States own case will depend on whether its incoming pieces and overall stability can turn last years disaster into something closer to respectability. [Read more 🡒]
Eric Morris Sent A Clear Message About Oklahoma States Punt Team
A new special-teams era in Stillwater is already coming with a little perspective attached, and Eric Morris is making it clear he does not want any confusion around the punt team. He recently shared an anecdote about a punter who mixed up rugby and American football rules and ended up sending a ball into the stands, a reminder of how strange things can get when technique and rule knowledge are not perfectly aligned.
Morris also said he has a lot of respect for Lachie Pozzobon, who comes to Oklahoma State with American football experience after transferring from Stephen F. Austin. That background matters to a staff that wants every detail of the punt operation handled cleanly this season, and Morris said he plans to be precise with that unit so the Cowboys avoid the kind of mistakes that can flip field position in a hurry. [Read more 🡒]