Breaking: Just In Terry Jones Commits to Oklahoma Sooners to the finish after rejecting Alabama,Tennessee Vols…
Breaking: Just In — Terry Jones Commits to Oklahoma Sooners After Rejecting Alabama, Tennessee Vols
Norman, OK – May 23, 2025
In a seismic shift on the college football recruiting trail, five-star quarterback prodigy Terry Jones has officially committed to the University of Oklahoma, ending weeks of speculation and turning down powerhouse programs Alabama and Tennessee in a stunning decision that has the sports world buzzing.
Jones, a 6’4″, 215-pound dual-threat quarterback out of Atlanta, Georgia, made the announcement via a nationally televised press conference at his high school gym, flanked by his family, coaches, and teammates. Wearing a crimson Sooners cap, Jones declared, “I’m taking my talents to Norman. I’m all in for Coach Venables and the OU family. Boomer Sooner!”
The announcement came as a surprise to many analysts who had pegged Alabama as the frontrunner, especially after Jones’ official visit to Tuscaloosa drew comparisons to Bryce Young’s legendary recruitment. Tennessee, too, made a strong late push, leveraging their recent offensive resurgence and NIL offers that were reportedly among the most lucrative in the nation.
But Jones said his decision wasn’t just about football or money — it was about legacy.
“Oklahoma believed in me before the rankings, before the hype. Coach Lebby’s offensive system fits me perfectly, and the energy in Norman is just different. I want to win a national title, and I want to do it in crimson and cream,” he said.
The Sooners’ fan base erupted on social media within minutes, with hashtags like #TerryToNorman and #BoomerJones trending nationwide. Recruiting analysts have already dubbed this the most significant quarterback signing for Oklahoma since Caleb Williams.
“Terry Jones is a game-changer,” said ESPN recruiting analyst Tom Luginbill. “He’s got the arm talent, the mobility, and the leadership presence you build a program around. Oklahoma just secured its future.”
Coach Brent Venables released a brief statement following the commitment: “Terry is a tremendous athlete and even better young man. He represents everything we stand for at Oklahoma — toughness, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of greatness.”
With Jones’s commitment, Oklahoma now boasts the nation’s No. 2 ranked recruiting class for 2026 and is firmly back in the national title conversation as it prepares for its full-time SEC transition.
As for Jones, he’s already looking ahead. “This is just the beginning. I’m ready to get to work, bring a title back to Norman, and write a new chapter of Sooner history.”
Indeed, the Terry Jones era has begun — and Oklahoma fans couldn’t be more ready.