NORMAN — Bill Bedenbaugh earned a major recruiting victory on Saturday afternoon.
OU landed its 10th commitment in June when four-star offensive lineman Deacon Schmitt chose the Sooners over Alabama and Colorado in a ceremony at Windsor High School in Colorado.
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“Thank you to everyone who believed in me,” Schmitt told the crowd. “I was a kid with a dream walking in and I feel like I’ve done my part. … It’s been a great journey and I’m super blessed but with all of that being said, I’m here to announce my commitment to the University of Oklahoma.”
Schmitt is ranked as the 371st player in the 2026 class and the No. 1 prospect in Colorado, according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings.
Schmitt visited Norman earlier this month as part of one of OU’s major recruiting weekends. Before committing to the Sooners, Schmitt canceled official visits to Nebraska, Tennessee and USC, according to On3.
Schmitt is Bedenbaugh’s highest-rated offensive line commit of the 2026 class. Schmitt is the second offensive lineman to commit in the 2026 class, joining four-star Noah Best. Best committed on June 9.
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Following a slow start to the year, OU has had a hot June on the trail.
Schmitt’s commitment comes days after four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley picked the Sooners over LSU. Before Schmitt’s commitment, the Sooners ranked No. 43 in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports’ team ranking.
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