The article discusses the recruitment of high school football player Woods, who is a talented pass rusher in the 2026 recruiting class.
He had an impressive sophomore season, recording 14 sacks and 29 tackles for loss, helping his team reach the 5A state title berth. Many Division I schools have taken notice of his skills, and he has received offers from six schools, including Houston, SMU, and North Texas. Even though Oklahoma has not offered him yet, their coaching staff invited Woods to their Future Freaks weekend in February, which he enjoyed.
The Sooners’ tradition, culture, and facilities impressed him during his visit. Woods praised the program’s focus on building players as men, husbands, and fathers before athletes.
He had the opportunity to meet with several key members of the coaching staff, including defensive ends coach Miguel Chavis, head coach Brent Venables, and new defensive coordinator Zac Alley. The article highlights Woods’ potential and the interest that he has garnered from several Division I programs, with a specific focus on his visit to Oklahoma and his impressions of the Sooners’ program.
