Rival Steve Wiltfong predicts Sooners will get 4-star safety prospect

THE Oklahoma Sooners 2027 recruiting class currently ranks No. 1 in the country, according to 247Sports. THE Earlier are looking to build on this early in the cycle in their pursuit of four-star safety Jaylen Scott. In February, Rivals Chad Simmons and Sam Spiegelman released predictions favoring the Soonersand it doesn’t seem like things are slowing down. Vice President of On3 Recruiting and Transfer Portal Steve Wiltfong joined his colleagues at Rivals with a prediction favoring the Sooners.

This latest prediction came minutes after the Sooners secured a commitment from top linebacker Cooper Witten. Scott is expected to be in town for an official visit as part of Oklahoma’s Junior Day this weekend.

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Scott, from Mobile, Alabama, decommitted from the Auburn Tigers on December 2. Auburn went through a coaching change this season, leaving Hugh Freeze and hiring Alex Golesh. The Sooners originally offered Scott in August 2025 and are actively pursuing him, according to Rivals Sam Spiegelman.

He is the No. 10 safety and No. 113 overall player in the class, according to 247Sports. Rivals has Scott as the No. 27 safety in the class and No. 246 player in the cycle. Scott holds offers from 15 Power Four schools.

Jaylen Scott Recruiting Profile

Jaylen Scott Scouting Report

Scott is a versatile defensive back. He plays in the middle of the field and will play as an outside cornerback. He shows incredible tracking skills when the ball is in the air. Scott has good instincts in coverage and the ability to create turnovers in the passing game. He is a physical and willing tackler in run support.

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He seems like a natural fit as a deep middle safety in Brent Venables’ defense, someone who has shown the ability to play the football and create turnovers. The Sooners appear to be the frontrunners in recruiting him at this point.

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