The Oklahoma Sooners are trending in a positive direction for one of the best players in the state of Oklahoma, wide receiver Mason James. Oklahoma earned a Rivals Futurecast from national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman on Thursday evening.
James is a talented four-star prospect in the 2026 recruiting class and is considered the No. 2 player in the state of Oklahoma by 247Sports. On Wednesday, he included Oklahoma in his top 10, along with Florida, Notre Dame, Michigan, Washington, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Kansas State, Missouri, and Arizona State.
He had a huge season for Norman North with 56 receptions for 1,233 yards and 17 touchdowns.
The first thing that jumps off the screen about James is his route running. The Norman North product does a fantastic job setting up defenders without having to slow down going into his break. That puts defensive backs out of position as he flies down the field. James is an electric playmaker with the speed to run past the secondary in the deep passing game or take a pass in the short passing game the distance for a touchdown. James shows fantastic lateral agility, making defenders miss in the open field. He also does a great job tracking the ball in the air and displays soft hands.
James is one of the most dynamic players in the class and would make a huge impact with the Sooners. His route-running ability and speed make him an option to play on the outside or in the slot. He can be a threat in the return game. Just get Mason James the ball and watch him go to work.
Highlights
Vitals
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Projected Position |
Wide Receiver |
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Height |
6-feet |
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Weight |
170 pounds |
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Hometown |
Norman, Okla. |
Ratings
|
Site |
Stars |
Overall |
Position |
State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rivals |
3 |
— |
22 |
5 |
|
ESPN |
4 |
238 |
37 |
2 |
|
247Sports |
4 |
173 |
29 |
2 |
|
247Sports Composite |
4 |
265 |
43 |
3 |
|
On3 |
4 |
282 |
47 |
2 |
|
On3 Industry |
4 |
213 |
36 |
1 |
This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Oklahoma earns Rivals Futurecast for 2026 4-Star WR Mason James
