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Oklahoma Sooners target sets commitment date

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Oklahoma Sooners defensive target in the 2027 recruiting class sets a decision date.

The Oklahoma Sooners are nearing decision day for three-star safety out of Texas, Jaiden Fields. With his official visits complete, Fields has announced a commitment date of Tuesday, July 7. The Sooners are right in the thick of the race for Fields' commitment after Sam Spiegelman of Rivals and Josh McCuistion of SoonerScoop.com issued predictions favoring the Sooners on Sunday and Monday.

Oklahoma will have to carry that momentum for the next week and hold off last-minute overtures from Texas A&M, Stanford, TCU, and SMU to close the deal.

The Sooners are looking to add Fields at safety, where he displays the ability to shine in coverage and in run defense. He has the speed and athleticism to patrol the back end and to put his foot in the ground and attack in the running game. Fields also plays wide receiver, which is on display with natural ball skills and an understanding of route concepts and timing.

Fields' athleticism combined with his mental makeup makes him a great fit for what the Sooners want to do in the back end of their defense.

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NEW: Touted Hutto (Texas) two-way playmaker Jaiden Fields has locked in a commitment date

One of the nation's TOP athletes will choose from Texas A&M, TCU, SMU, Stanford, and Oklahoma next week on July 7, he tells @Rivals

Intel: https://t.co/RlrNZ98kcEpic.twitter.com/HZ82sV0q9b

, Sam Spiegelman (@samspiegs) June 30, 2026

Jaiden Fields Recruiting Profile

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Vitals

Projected PositionSafety

Height6-foot-1

Weight200 pounds

HometownHutto, Texas

Ratings

SiteStarsOverallPositionState

ESPN3, 39105

247Sports3, 4789

247Sports Composite36304090

Rivals3, 1998

Rivals Industry36451988

Offers

Per 247Sports

Stanford

Oklahoma

Texas A&M

SMU

TCU

Arizona State

Baylor

California

Colorado

Houston

Iowa State

Kansas State

North Carolina

Oklahoma State

Texas Tech

Sam Houston

Texas State

Tulsa

Southern Miss

Social Media

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New #Sooners On3 🏈 Prediction

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2027 ATH Jaiden Fields 📏 6’1” / 200 lbs 🏫 Hutto HS (Hutto, TX) 🎚️ 65 ✍️ By Josh McCuistion 🎤⬇️ Oklahoma Recruiting Editor

Profile: https://t.co/GcPKEF74k3#OUDNA27pic.twitter.com/fFu4txQhTA

, Covered Wagons Recruiting (@OUCrystalBall) June 29, 2026

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