Wow OMG! Oklahoma Sooners Pull a Stunning Sensational Deal for Tye Johnson, 2024’s Best WR and 2025’s Top Recruit…
Norman, Oklahoma—The college football world was turned upside down late Sunday night when the Oklahoma Sooners pulled off one of the most shocking recruiting coups in recent memory. Five-star wide receiver Tye Johnson, widely considered the best pass-catcher in the 2024 class and the top overall recruit in the 2025 cycle, had been all but locked in for Alabama—or so everyone thought. But in a stunning turn of events, the Sooners swooped in with an offer and pitch that changed everything.
Johnson, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound phenom with speed, agility, and hands that scouts have called “NFL-ready,” had been courted by every major program in the nation. His commitment was expected to be a battle between Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State, with Oklahoma considered an afterthought. That was until head coach Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Seth Littrell made a last-minute push that reportedly included an aggressive NIL package, an offensive system tailor-made for Johnson’s skills, and a long-term vision that won over both him and his family.
“I always loved Oklahoma, but I didn’t think it was realistic,” Johnson said in a surprise Instagram Live announcement. “Coach Venables, Coach Littrell, they showed me something different. They showed me I could be a legend here, that I could put Oklahoma back on top. The love, the energy—it just felt right.”
Reports indicate that Oklahoma’s NIL collective worked behind the scenes to craft a lucrative deal, ensuring Johnson would be well-compensated while maintaining focus on his football development. Additionally, the Sooners pitched him on being the focal point of their offense, an opportunity that seemed to outweigh Alabama’s and Georgia’s loaded wide receiver rooms.
Reactions across the college football world have ranged from disbelief to outright celebration in Norman. Oklahoma fans flooded social media with excitement, while Alabama supporters expressed shock and frustration. Recruiting analysts are already calling this one of the biggest recruiting steals in recent history.
With Tye Johnson now in the fold, Oklahoma’s 2025 class skyrockets into the top three rankings, and the Sooners send a clear message: they are back in the business of dominating college football’s elite recruiti
ng battles.