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Oklahoma Lands Five-Star OT Cooper Hackett After Flip From Texas Tech

The in-state standout chose OU despite a smaller NIL offer, signaling a bet on development and long-term NFL goals.

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Sep 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) reacts against the Temple Owls in the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cooper Hackett, the No. 1 2027 prospect in Oklahoma and a nationally elite offensive tackle, announced his switch from Texas Tech to the Sooners on Thursday.
  • Hackett had committed to Texas Tech on Aug. 30 before visiting OU for the Michigan game and later taking in the Auburn matchup in Norman.
  • He is listed at 6-foot-7 and is widely rated a top-10 to top-20 national recruit by major services.
  • The addition strengthens OU’s 2027 group alongside recent pledges Kaeden Penny, Demare Dezeurn and Luke Wilson, giving the Sooners multiple blue-chip tackles.
  • OU general manager Jim Nagy publicly celebrated the commitment on social media as Hackett emphasized taking less NIL money to prioritize fit and development.