The early signing period is upon us and the Oklahoma Sooners have begun to see their 2025 recruiting class come together. I

The Oklahoma Sooners took another big step during the 2024 season and hope to build on their improvement in 2025. Joining the ranks at defensive end is four-star prospect C.J. Nickson, who signed with the Oklahoma Sooners during the early signing period.

The Oklahoma Sooners add another in-state star as three-star linebacker Marcus James signs with OU in the early signing period.

At 6-foot-3 and 235 pounds, Shieldnight has the size to be disruptive off the edge for the Oklahoma Sooners. He’s a great athlete, serving as both a defensive end and a tight end for Wagoner. He also wins with a motor that doesn’t quit. He shows good explosiveness and does a great job using his length on both the pass rush and in the run game.

Oklahoma has signed 14 prospects during the early signing period, which began Wednesday. OU's 2025 recruiting class ranks 14th nationally and ninth in the Southeastern Conference, per On3.

Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) is in the midst of a College Football Playoff run to end its 2024 season. Tennessee is ranked No. 7 in the College Football Playoff top 25 rankings ahead of conference championship week.

Today is the beginning of the early signing period in college football, the time when programs around the country solidify their futures. The Clemson football program is set to steal the headlines as the Tigers welcome in a new class of talent into the program.