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Oklahoma locks down 2028 in-state tight end star
Bixby's Connor Arant commits to the Sooners, choosing Norman over Alabama and Ohio State in a major recruiting win.
In brief
Bixby's Connor Arant commits to the Sooners, choosing Norman over Alabama and Ohio State in a major recruiting win. Oklahoma is successfully keeping top in-state talent home, landing highly-rated 2028 tight end Connor Arant over major national programs. Originally reported by Oklahoma Sooners On SI.
Oklahoma lands 2028 in-state star
Bixby tight end Connor Arant commits to the Sooners for the 2028 class. He chose Oklahoma over Alabama and Ohio State.
Arant's impressive physical profile
The tight end stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 225 pounds. He's a standout player for Oklahoma high school powerhouse Bixby.
Two-way threat on the field
Last year Arant caught seven passes for 129 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 23 tackles, three for loss, two sacks, and forced a fumble.
Strong recruiting rankings
Rivals rates Arant as a 3-star recruit and the No. 2 player in Oklahoma for 2028. 247Sports' Composite has him as a 4-star and No. 4 in the state.
Building the 2028 class
Arant joins 4-star quarterback Trey Tagliaferri in Oklahoma's 2028 recruiting class. The Sooners are assembling strong future talent.
Witten's recruiting success
New tight ends coach Jason Witten has hit the ground running. He already landed 5-star 2027 prospect Seneca Driver from Kentucky.
Driver's elite status
The 6-6, 234-pound Driver is rated the No. 39 overall player in the 2027 class. He's the No. 4 tight end nationally per 247Sports Composite.
Tight ends already making impact
Rocky Beers led Oklahoma with six catches for 94 yards against Michigan. He was the second-highest graded offensive player per Pro Football Focus.
The headline
Oklahoma is successfully keeping top in-state talent home, landing highly-rated 2028 tight end Connor Arant over major national programs.
