Cooper Hackett’s Bold Challenge to the Nation: Why 2027’s Top Five-Star Commit Is Redefining the Game

Sooners’ top priorities in 2027 class

LB Case Alexander
TE Ben Kolar
CB Gabriel Osborne
S Bode Sparrow

Cooper Hackett is sending a strong recruiting message

“I know we’re focused on Bode Sparrow; I know we all want Gabe Osborne,” Hackett told Sooner Scoop. “They’re the top two. I really want to get Gabe up here. He’s a guy not too far from me, and we both have that basketball relationship. I think it’s pretty cool. But I really want to get Gabe up here with him being in-state.”

The Sooners have been pursuing Gabriel Osborne, the No. 11 cornerback in the 2027 class and the No. 3 player in Oklahoma, for some time. Osborne is also a standout basketball player at Mustang High School, showcasing his versatility as a dual-sport athlete. Rivals projects Oklahoma to land him, but Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, and Ohio State are also strong contenders. He could easily be a five-star by the time he gets on campus.

Sparrow is a top 100 player in the 2027 class, as he plays safety and wide receiver. However, he is being recruited as a safety. Sparrow is 6’2, 200 pounds, and has all the tools teams in the SEC will want to be a good safety. He’s currently a four-star, but could also level up to a five-star by the time he graduates high school. The Sooners desperately want him as well.