The Oklahoma Sooners picked up a big win on the recruiting trail when they earned a commitment from 2026 five-star defensive end Jake Kreul. The Sooners beat out the Texas Longhorns and Ole Miss Rebels for the IMG Academy product.
In IMG’s 2025 debut, Kreul put on a show with four sacks on Thursday night. Three of which came on one possession and ended a First Academy drive.
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Kreul is a monster as a pass rusher with a motor that doesn’t quit. His technique is elite and even gave some of the best offensive tackles in the country fits at camps this summer.
He’s a five-star prospect according to ESPN and the No. 22 player in the class. Though just a four-star prospect according to Rivals and 247Sports, Kreul could end up as a five-star player in the class by the time the early signing period hits.
Here are a couple of highlights from his impressive senior season debut.
Jake Kreul Recruiting Profile
Watch Jake Kreul highlights on Hudl
Kreul is one of the elite prospects in the 2026 cycle, demonstrating technical refinement in his game. Locked On’s recruiting analyst Brian Smith called Kreul “the most technically advanced high school edge rusher” he’s ever seen.
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Vitals
|
Projected Position |
Defensive End |
|
Height |
6-foot-3 |
|
Weight |
230 pounds |
|
Hometown |
Bradenton, Fla. |
Ratings
|
Site |
Stars |
Overall |
Position |
State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESPN |
5 |
22 |
4 |
4 |
|
247Sports |
4 |
61 |
8 |
7 |
|
247Sports Composite |
4 |
63 |
9 |
9 |
|
Rivals |
4 |
174 |
23 |
23 |
|
Rivals Industry |
4 |
41 |
8 |
7 |
Offers
Per 247Sports
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This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Oklahoma Sooners 5-star EDGE commit Jake Kreul has huge performance
