Sooner Legend Tries to Sway Blue-Chip In-State Prospect to Oklahoma

Gerald McCoy hasn’t played at Oklahoma in nearly two decades, but he’s doing his part in helping the Sooners stay atop the college football world.

McCoy, a two-time All-American defensive lineman at OU who later played 10 seasons in the NFL, posted an encouraging message to Class of 2027 4-star defensive back prospect Gabriel Osborne Jr. on X (formerly Twitter).

A little birdie told me that the next possible sooner great is right at home in Oklahoma…… Say Gabe, you want historic and legacy? You want a chance to compete for championships? You want a chance to play at the next level at a high level? You know what to do… pic.twitter.com/a2o76Ar7rf

— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) May 21, 2026

“A little birdie told me that the next possible Sooner great is right at home in Oklahoma,” McCoy said in his post. “You want historic and legacy? You want a chance to compete for championships? You want a chance to play at the next level at a high level? You know what to do youngin’.”…

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