OK 2027 Recruiting Report

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The start of the 2026 season is so close you might be able to smell it, even though the extreme heat might have something to do with that, so let's take a look at the Class of 2027 prospects that have picked up recent college offers heading into their senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1831593"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a850c744b48e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6-3, 230 pound linebacker, defensive end, and tight end prospect for the Grove Ridgerunners, Duckworth announced two offers over the weekend. McPherson College, a member of the NAIA, extended Duke his first college offer. A second offer came from the Brevard College Tornados of the USA South Conference and NCAA Division III located in Brevard, North Carolina.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2 Offers: McPherson College (NAIA) and Brevard College (D3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DukeDuckworth86/status/2088410033742565517?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DukeDuckworth86/status/2088410033742565517?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1836875"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a850c744b4f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blackburn added his 15th scholarship offer as NAIA member Kansas Wesleyan extended an offer Monday. Located in Salina, Kan., the Coyotes went 7-4 during the 2025 season and finished tied for second in the Bissell Division of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC). The Coyotes 2026 roster features a dozen Oklahomans. As a junior, Jackson totaled 93 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, four hurries, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and a pass breakup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15 Offers: Kansas Wesleyan (NAIA), Lyon College (D3), Sal Lake Yetis (Prep School), Macalester College (D3), St. Norbet College (D3), Talladega College (NAIA), Sterling College (NAIA), Culver-Stockton (NAIA), McPherson College (NAIA), Grinnell College (D3), Oberlin College (D3), Trine University (D3), Friends University (NAIA), North Dakota State College of Science (NJCAA), and Hendrix College (D3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/J_blackburn21/status/2089384282989252775?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/J_blackburn21/status/2089384282989252775?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2176056"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8522b1e307a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dockery, a 5-10, 185-pound Nickel for Choctaw, added an offfer from Bethel College earlier this month. The Threshers, located in North Newton, Kan., have won three consecutive KCAC Championships. Dockery totaled 99 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, with six sacks, one interception, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, and seven pass breakups as a junior. In late July he received an offer from the Ottawa University (Kan.) Braves who feature three Oklahomans on their 2026 roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12 Offers: Bethel College (NAIA), Ottawa University-Kan. (NAIA), Kansas Wesleyan (NAIA), Culver-Stockton (NAIA), Friends University (NAIA), Austin College (D3), East Central University (D2), McPherson College (NAIA), Texas College (NAIA), Lyon College (D3), Hendrix (D3), and MidAmerica Nazarene (NAIA). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LandenDockery/status/2084794129091899721?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LandenDockery/status/2084794129091899721?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2232333"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8522b1e30f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Renfrow, a transfer from Jones High School, is preparing for his first season with Choctaw and earned his first offer from NAIA member Missouri Valley College. The nose guard/defensive tackle totaled 38 tackles and two sacks as a junior for the Longhorns. Joining a Choctaw squad that is loaded with talent, Renfrow will have an opportunity for more offers to come with solid play on what should be a championship contender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mr3nfrow/status/2084773612737716547?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/mr3nfrow/status/2084773612737716547?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1836378"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8522b1e3183"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chisholm wide receiver and safety [player_tooltip player_id='1836378' first='Manu' last='Smolinski'] announced in late July that he is "200% Committed!!!" to the University of Central Oklahoma. Smolinski announced his offer from the Bronchos in the middle of June and just over a month later announced his commitment to the Edmond, Okla. based NCAA Division II institution. Manu totaled 1,215 all purpose yards with 10 total touchdowns and 31 receptions offensively. On the defensive side of the ball he had 58 tackles and four interceptions as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2 Offers: University of Central Oklahoma (D2) and Northwestern Oklahoma State (D2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Committed: University of Central Oklahoma (D2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ManuSmolinski/status/2083279330705297456?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ManuSmolinski/status/2083279330705297456?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1684110"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8522b1e321c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A class of 2027 wide receiver and tight end for the Pryor Tigers, Parks earned an offer from Missouri Valley College in early August. As a junior, Parks totaled 809 yards on 30 receptions and 10 touchdowns. Playing alongside Oklahoma State commit, and Salina transfer, [player_tooltip player_id='807020' first='Cooper' last='Hooker'] will only bring more eyes on Parks and Prep Redzone Oklahoma's Michael Knight referred to <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/07/pryor-tigers-ok-2026-team-preview/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepredzone.com/2026/07/pryor-tigers-ok-2026-team-preview/">Parks as one of the best receivers in Class 5A and most underrated prospects in the state's 2027 class entering the 2026 season</a>. If you could buy stock in Parks, now would be the time to do so! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3 Offers: Missouri Valley College (NAIA), Northwestern Oklahoma State (D2), and McPherson College (NAIA)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JacksonPar29063/status/2085039807994954009?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JacksonPar29063/status/2085039807994954009?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->