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Just one day after picking up a commitment from blue-chip tight end Davon Mitchell, the Sooners received some more good news in a prediction for five-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri.
Nwaneri is the nation’s number three overall prospect and the top defensive lineman in the class. It’s believed this one is an Oklahoma vs. Georgia Bulldogs battle after reports Nwaneri took an unofficial to Georgia just a few weeks back.
The Sooners currently are the favorites for Nwaneri according to 247Sports, Rivals, and On3.
On Sunday, Indiana Hoosiers insider for Rivals Alec Busse issued a prediction in favor of Oklahoma.
New #Sooners Rivals FutureCast
2024 SDE Williams Nwaneri
6'6" / 265
Lee's Summit North HS (Lee's Summit, MO)
By Alec Busse
Indiana Insiderhttps://t.co/3jlHlodkB3#24K #GoldStandard pic.twitter.com/KnKxFznxmL— Covered Wagons Recruiting (@OUCrystalBall) July 9, 2023
It’s not a Georgia insider giving their prediction. However, anytime an insider for another team who isn’t involved in the race gives your team a prediction, that’s never a bad thing.
For Nwaneri, he’d be a big-time commitment for Oklahoma. Anytime you beat out the two-time defending champs for a top defensive prospect, that’s a huge win.
Has verified size, length and testing data that is impressive for a player of his build and age. Rare change of direction and agility numbers at his size. Was a good young prospect as a freshman and sophomore but showed big developmental strides on the field as a junior. Quickness off the ball and foot speed in pursuit were improved and those qualities of his are at a high national level. Used his hands better and when combined with his physical gifts, makes him very tough to block. Does not let offensive linemen get clean punches off on him and is able to turn himself and get skinny to help with that. Can shade inside or play on the EDGE and is going to be able to project to any defensive scheme. Based on his size, strongside end or 3-4 defensive end are where we project him although he is rare enough athlete that he can be edge pass-rusher at his size. If the development we saw between sophomore and junior year continues, he is an elite national prospect who will be an impact college player and early draft choice. – 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Alan Trieu
Now, it’s unclear when Nwaneri will announce his commitment. There are rumors that he could make his decision as early as this month.
That hasn’t been confirmed by Nwaneri or his camp, but it’s something to look out for. In the end, this would add to the momentum the Sooners have built on the recruiting trail over the last few weeks.
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By: Jaron Spor
Title: Sooners receive another prediction for 5-star defensive lineman
Sourced From: soonerswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/10/oklahoma-sooners-2024-recruiting-rivals-prediction/
Published Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:06:16 +0000
