Top 3 high school WRs who committed to Oklahoma for the class of 2025 ft. Elijah Thomas

By Aman Sharma

Modified Aug 02, 2024 14:53 GMT

The Oklahoma Sooners have a storied reputation for their explosive offenses and potent passing games. As the upcoming season draws near, with just 29 days until kickoff, Brent Venables is already looking ahead to solidifying the 2025 recruiting class.

Significantly, the Sooners received pledges from three wide receivers of great talent, which improved their rosters. Also, Oklahoma's 2025 class with 22 verbal pledges is seventh in Rivals and ninth in ESPN and 247Sports.

Top 3 high school WRs who committed to Oklahoma Sooners:

#3. Cortez Mills

Cortez Mills, a four-star wide receiver from Homestead, Florida, is another significant commitment for the Sooners' 2025 class. Standing 6'1" and weighing 185 pounds, he is known for his exceptional speed and precise route-running abilities.

During his junior season, he recorded 79 receptions for 1,640 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. Ranked as the No. 69 player nationally by Rivals, Mills has garnered 27 Power 5 offers, highlighting his desirability among top college programs.

#2. Marcus Harris

Marcus Harris, a four-star wide receiver, hails from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. He adds significant depth to Oklahoma's 2025 recruiting class. At 6'1" and 185 pounds, Harris is known for his quickness and advanced route-running skills.

He is ranked as the No. 17 wide receiver nationally and No. 164 overall by 247Sports. In his junior season, Harris demonstrated his capabilities with 65 receptions for 1,200 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 18.5 yards per catch.

#1. Elijah Thomas

Elijah Thomas, the top-ranked wide receiver in Oklahoma for 2025, is a dynamic asset to the Sooners' squad. Coming from Checotah High School, the 6'1", 190-pound player can both the outside and the slot position, thus, creating a lot of flexibility on the field.

"He shows the ability to make contested catches and win 50-50 balls," Greg Biggins of 247Sports noted. Very good after the catch and can blow by defenders. Looks comfortable at safety, shows range and isn’t afraid to get down hill."

His track background involves a best mark of 10.97 in the 100 meters and a long jump state championship of 24'2.5" that he attained. His high school career distinctions comprise a remarkable offensive season where he grabbed 55 passes for 1,197 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also had 19 carries for 124 yards and five additional scores.