The 2015 class is shaping up as one of the better classes in a while, and if Stoops and staff finish the way they typically do then it's only going to get better. I've put together a short rundown of the final targets remaining and what I think the chances are of getting commits from the remaining recruits:
Offense:
Van Jefferson
Wide Receiver
6' 2.5" 180 lbs
Brentwood, TN
Ravenwood High School
Recently decommitted to Georgia
Rivals: 4 star
Scout: 4 star
ESPN: 4 star
247 Sports: 4 star
Jefferson has been a long time Georgia commit, but his name started being mentioned (in relation to OU) about a month ago. There wasn't much being discussed other than a potential visit prior to National Signing Day. That visit happened January 16th as Jefferson made an official visit to Norman. Things must have gone exceptionally well as Jefferson has since decommitted from Georgia and the word is he'll commit to OU. This would be a surprise flip and could be the first recruit to be drawn to OU because of newly hired OC Lincoln Riley. Nothing is official until signing day, but it looks good for the Sooners.
My prediction: Updated 1/25 Ole Miss
Actual: Ole Miss (Committed 1/25/2015)
Defense:
Nate Dalton
Safety
6'3" 195 lbs
Houston, TX
Cypress Falls High School
Rivals: 3 star
Scout: 2 star
ESPN: 2 star
247 Sports: 3 star
Nate Dalton was a late defensive back offer for the Sooners, but OU looked to be in a good position after his December 5th visit. Dalton would be the 6th defensive back the Sooners would take in this class, but things have dropped off in his recruiting. Dalton released a top and OU was not among them. In a strange twist, Dalton's final four are Kentucky, Michigan, Arkansas and Liberty. The strange part being the inclusion of Liberty. At this point, it appears OU is out of contention for the Houston safety.
My Prediction: Arkansas
Actual: Arkansas (Committed 1/22/2015)