Georgia on OU's Mind

Oklahoma's run in recruiting the SEC area over the past few years is unprecedented, at least in the last 20 years of Sooners recruiting, and they are hoping to continue that run in the 2020 class. One school that has seen plenty of Oklahoma's attention is Buford, Ga. where the Sooners already hold a commitment from Jalen Huff, but he isn't the only prospect from the Wolves roster to hold a Sooner offer.

And the other Buford prospect who has caught Lincoln Riley and co. attention is offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin. And the Sooners have similarly caught his attention as made clear by his trip to Norman last weekend for Oklahoma's first junior day.

"The amount of attention and time they gave me was unreal. They really tried to make me feel at home," McLaughlin said. "Coach Riley made it clear that him and the rest of his staff has a lot of stability. Also he said that Oklahoma has had traditional success but the future of OU football is even brighter."

Oklahoma's head man may have been selling the idea of what the future holds but just in his presence Riley was selling the Peach State standout.

"He’s a very genuine man. It’s just so cool that a man that young can be a man at the top of his profession," he explained.

Riley's name has become synonymous with the Sooner program but for those around it daily there are few bigger keys to Oklahoma's success than offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh. And though Bedenbaugh saw a pair of early entrees and a trio of All-Americans depart from his roster over the last month, one of his most highly-regarded pupils spent ample time with the young center from Georgia.

"I got to talk to Creed for a while and he shared a ton of wisdom," he explained. "(It was) just wisdom about the jump from high school to college, how to play early, what it’s like playing for Coach B, and just how to succeed at center."

McLaughlin says he will visit Clemson and Alabama in the coming weeks but this trip to Norman is unlikely to be his last.

"I may take my official to the spring game but nothing is set in stone," he said.

"Definitely. 100-percent (I'll return at some point)."