Jr Day in Review & Note on Scott Pagano

Yesterday Oklahoma held it's second Junior Day for this cycle and it seemingly went swimmingly.

'18 Offers Extended

DT Jordan Kelly, DE/OLB Iziah Fikikitonga, and CB Starrland Baldwin . I had slotted Kelly and Fikikitonga into my class projection but not Baldwin. Baldwin is a kid with just explosive speed, he's a take at CB and at worst his film shows that he'd be more than capable at feeling an ATH role as a WR/KR.

Building Relationships

Oklahoma uses these events to get prospects and their families in an environment that is friendly, and open for communication. Oklahoma puts out the glitzy trophies and championship rings, coaches sit down and give individual attention. It's really about trying to connect and get a feel for each other because for some this will be the last in person contact until fall. A few others will be able to camp at OU this summer obviously, but got to start these relationships off right

'18 Boom Watch?

If one of the recent offers going to pop, I'm assuming it would be Baldwin or Fikikitonga. I expect Kelly to visit Texas, then take a few days after that.

'19? You kidding me '19

I'm iffy on even getting into this but yes Oklahoma secured two highly ranked '19 WRs this weekend in Theo Wease and Arjei Henderson both are elite players. Feb '19 is a long way off, it's best to think of these two as VIP club members, they're in the club but will club hop (visit other schools) a ton over the next 24 months.


Big Scott Pagano
The public list is trimmed and Oklahoma is a finalist among seven schools. I asked around and  the following is from someone in the know:

"He wants playing time  our depth chart looks good to kid like that. The four-man front is huge here."


 I'll keep nosing around and see if I can get a visit date locked down.

 My added commentary to this: Doesn't hurt OU at all that Oklahoma is the only one on the list with championship goals. Could be huge, but I still think OU will trail an Oregon or Cal but I'd love to be wrong.


Edit: 2/21  There's a report Pagano has scheduled his visit for March 31.  I have no reason to doubt that, but as of this edit I haven't heard that myself. I have however been given the impression Sooners are much bigger players in this thing, than I previously thought..