Oklahoma Sooners

NORMAN, Okla. -- The spring evaluation period in the books, so it’s time for the summer camp season of the recruiting cycle. Oklahoma isn’t wasting any time with its on-campus three-day camp starting on Saturday.

Plenty of top recruits are headed to Norman. Here is a look at some of the top storylines and visitors heading into the camp. For a full list of camp visitors, check out the forum.

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Every Friday, SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:

• A recent defensive offer will be at the Sooners' summer camp.
• A Houston wideout has Oklahoma on top of his list.
• One Arizona ESPN 150 cornerback is planning to take an official visit to OU.
• ESPN 150 athlete and his coach will be in Norman for OU's camp.
• More on the Sooners' sleeper commit, cornerback Tito Windham.
• Was OU's offensive line commit always destined to be a Sooner?
• An in-state defensive tackle could be offered soon.
• Why OU hasn't made up ground with four-star defensive end Deondre Clark.

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NORMAN, Okla. -- Watching Oklahoma in spring practice, it is clear there is a lack of defensive depth.

Cornerback is no exception. OU will welcome three cornerbacks into the fold in the fall, but there is still a lot of work to be done at the position.

It’s still early in the Class of 2014 cycle, but a disturbing trend is developing. OU is there early and then fizzles out.

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Every Friday, SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:

• The latest on OU's pursuit of former ESPN 150 defensive back Tee Shepard.
• An OU offer would change the recruitment for a three-star wideout.
• The Sooners' defensive ends coach is developing a bond with a four-star end.
• What's next for OU and offensive line target Alex Dalton?
• A top linebacker offer talks about where the Sooners stand.
• One of ESPN 300 DE Matt Dimon's teammates is keeping in touch with the Sooners.
• A Dallas safety is hearing a lot from OU and might visit this summer.
• OU is taking an interest in a defender at Adrian Peterson's old high school.

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The first ESPN 150 has been released with one of Oklahoma’s four commits making the cut in Under Armour All-American Justice Hansen (Edmond, Okla./Santa Fe).

That doesn’t mean it’s a weak class for the Sooners as the list is peppered with top targets. Adding some of these 10 prospects -- listed from highest to lowest rank -- would be a great way to get OU back up in the recruiting rankings:

1. ATH Michiah Quick (Fresno, Calif./Central East)
6-foot, 170 pounds
ESPN 150 Rank: No. 22

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Oklahoma hopes to continue a recruiting pipeline with its pursuit of Michiah Quick (Fresno, Calif./Central East). The Sooners signed Central East defensive backs L.J. Moore and Hatari Byrd in February and are hoping to lure Quick to Big 12 country as well. Central East defensive backs coach Tony Perry talked with SoonerNation about Quick's special talents, competitiveness and the impact Byrd and Moore could have on Quick's decision.

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NORMAN, Okla. -- There had been a noticeable trend in Oklahoma's recruiting for the last couple of seasons. The Sooners were stepping out of Texas and going national.

With a winning tradition like OU has, it makes sense. You can offer a recruit in California or Florida and just say, “We’re OU. We want you.”

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Every Friday, SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:

• A top California target is focused on academics this spring.
• OU's quarterback offer is visiting a rival next week.
• OU made an impression on a big Texas defensive end.
• A recent defensive tackle visitor is in no rush to decide.
• The door is open for an in-state athlete to look at the Sooners.
• One Texas running back hopes to visit the Sooners this spring.
• Are the Sooners firmly in the mix for an in-state linebacker?
• An in-state point guard is hearing a lot from the Sooners.

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LOS ANGELES -- The list is subject to change, but ESPN Watch List athlete Michiah Quick (Fresno, Calif./Central) has a top five following his weekend trip to Los Angeles for USC’s junior day.

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Every Friday (starting this week), SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:

• Two California prospects might be visiting Oklahoma in the summer
• More on where one in-state tight end stands with the Sooners
• One OU signee is working hard to make sure he ends up a Sooner
• Is another running back emerging for 2014?
• San Antonio defensive back enjoys OU junior day
• A 2014 receiver has the Sooners on top
• One in-state wideout is receiving more interest
• The Sooners' second junior day is set

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It worked out so well for Oklahoma to hit Fresno (Calif.) Central East for its 2013 class that the Sooners aren’t stopping for 2014.

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Every Thursday, SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:

• It's decision day for DT target Justin Manning
• Has OU fallen behind on recruiting an ESPN 150 LB?

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There is no shortage of top visitors coming to Oklahoma for Saturday’s showdown with fifth-ranked Notre Dame.

From the official visitors to the unofficial visitors, recruits are coming from all over the country to visit Norman, Okla.

For a full list of visitors, read the SoonerNation forum. But here are 10 notable visitors and what their presence means to OU:

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Every Thursday, SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:

• OU makes the final three for an elite defensive tackle who is visiting this weekend.
• An in-depth look at some of this weekend's visitors.

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