Done Deal: No. 1 American 5-Star QB Shocks College Football World With Commitment to Oklahoma Sooners Over Alabama, Clemson, and Ohio State
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the college football landscape, the nation’s No. 1 ranked quarterback and top overall recruit, 5-star phenom Jaxon Reid, has officially committed to the Oklahoma Sooners, turning down powerhouse programs including Alabama, Clemson, and Ohio State.
Reid, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound signal caller out of Southern California, made the announcement via a nationally televised press conference on Wednesday, stunning analysts and fans alike. Widely expected to choose between Alabama and Ohio State, Reid instead donned a crimson Oklahoma cap and declared his allegiance to head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners.
“I’ve prayed about this decision, talked it over with my family, and in my heart, I just knew Oklahoma is where I’m meant to be,” Reid said. “Coach Venables, Coach Lebby — the whole staff made me feel like family from day one. I believe in their vision and I want to be the guy to help bring a national title back to Norman.”
Reid’s commitment is a monumental win for Oklahoma, which has been building serious momentum on the recruiting trail as it prepares for its transition to the SEC. Known for his elite arm strength, high football IQ, and ability to make plays outside the pocket, Reid has drawn comparisons to NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes and Caleb Williams.
With over 30 offers from major programs, Reid had made official visits to Tuscaloosa, Columbus, and Clemson in recent months, but insiders say a quiet trip to Norman last weekend sealed the deal.
“Jaxon is a game-changer,” said 247Sports recruiting analyst Brian Dohn. “He could’ve gone anywhere in the country, but the fact that he chose Oklahoma — when schools like Alabama and Ohio State were all-in — speaks volumes about where the Sooners are headed as a program.”
Oklahoma fans took to social media immediately after the announcement, celebrating what many are calling the biggest recruiting victory since landing Kyler Murray in 2015. Within minutes, “Boomer Sooner” and “Jaxon Reid” were trending nationwide.
This commitment could have a ripple effect on the 2025 recruiting cycle. Several top receivers and offensive linemen have been closely watching Reid’s decision, and his presence could help attract even more elite talent to Norman.
As the Sooners prepare to enter the SEC, they do so with their quarterback of the future — one who just shocked the college football world.
