It Goes Downs

On the heels of the annual Red River Showdown this weekend against Texas, Oklahoma recruiting with a little shot in the arm.

2021 Weatherford (Okla.) High defensive prospect Ethan Downs announced his commitment to the Sooners on Wednesday evening.

Downs, in the conversation for the best in-state prospect for the 2021 class, becomes OU’s third pledge for the 2021 class and first on defense.

It was a make-it-or-break-it Monday afternoon back in June when Downs won the new defensive staff over and earned an OU offer following the OL/DL Camp. Downs came in with one mission – earn the offer. That was accomplished, and it was simply a matter of time.

Downs has never been shy in saying he grew up a huge OU fan, but there were some wondering if the Sooners were going to get involved. As schools like LSU and Penn State started to make their move, it took first-year defensive coordinator Alex Grinch getting a look at Downs for things to pick up.

Following the offer, everything started to trend the Sooners. Things got even better after a return visit to Norman for the #ChampUBBQ. He said it was his dream offer, and he made good on it, ending the speculation Wednesday evening.

Downs joins Bogart (Ga.) Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff and Richmond (Texas) Foster wide receiver Cody Jackson in the #LincUp21 class.