Social media reacts to Michael Hawkins commitment to the Oklahoma Sooners
The much-anticipated commitment of Michael Hawkins landed with the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. The Sooners’ legacy announced his commitment via Instagram, picking between the Sooners and the TCU Horned Frogs.
Originally slated to make his verbal commitment at the end of January, the coaching carousel provided a new wrinkle to his decision. Garrett Riley’s decision to leave the Horned Frogs for Clemson created a ripple effect that led TCU to bring in Arkansas offensive coordinator Kendal Briles.
While at Arkansas, Briles and Hawkins had developed a strong relationship, one that made the Horned Frogs a player in Hawkins’ recruitment in the home stretch.
But ultimately, it was the allure of Oklahoma and the relationships forged with the Sooners’ coaching staff that won out. As Hawkins told Parker Thune of OUInsider at 247Sports, “I was kind of disappointed with him leaving Arkansas. Because they were really a top school for me, and I had built a good relationship with that staff. So he went to TCU, and I kind of just followed him. When I got up to TCU, it was good, but I just didn’t feel all the love. It wasn’t the same [as Oklahoma].”
So now Hawkins is in the fold for the 2024 Recruiting Class. After Jeremiah Newcombe broke the ice a couple of weeks ago, Brent Venables now has a pair of blue-chip prospects to lay the foundation of his next recruiting class.
Here are some of the best social media reactions to Hawkins’ commitment to Oklahoma.
Proud Papa
TRUE JOY LOVE YOU @mikehawkinsj continue to be amazing youngman you are. Run the race. @Coach_Leb @OU_Football @OU_Athletics https://t.co/gAHXjgBnTM
— Mike Hawkins (@HawkIcanNfl) April 9, 2023
Huge recruiting win for the Sooners
Big recruiting pick-up for Oklahoma. They got a commitment from ESPN300 QB Michael Hawkins. He has offers from Bama, Michigan and Penn State. https://t.co/bOkFreGbYO pic.twitter.com/YIl52pHgEM
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 8, 2023
Future is BRIGHT
Oklahoma’s Future QB room is looking STRONG 💪🏼
2023: Five-Star Jackson Arnold
2024: Four-Star Michael Hawkins
2025: Four-Star Kevin Sperry
Always a good way to build around your classes with QBs like this in the fold‼️ #BoomerSooner pic.twitter.com/QFwGZyo2wH
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 8, 2023
Goodness
Oklahoma Sooners are looking locked and loaded at the quarterback position in 2023 and beyond with Dillon Gabriel, Jackson Arnold, Michael Hawkins, and Kevin Sperry. pic.twitter.com/wmbdkDvY07
— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) April 8, 2023
The Moment
Michael Hawkins Jr. (@mikehawkinsj) commits to the #Sooners – Oklahoma has their #24K signal caller.
He committed in front of a sizable yet intimate group of family members and friends. About a dozen of them shared wonderful memories and encouragement before the announcement. pic.twitter.com/atd85xBK7C
— Travis J Davidson (@TravisSkol) April 8, 2023
Another Angle
Mike Hawkins Jr. has committed to Oklahoma.
The Frisco Emerson four-star recruit chooses the Sooners over TCU. Another big-time DFW quarterback is headed to Norman. pic.twitter.com/7l49H9pEVC
— Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) April 8, 2023
5-Star TE taking notice
— Davon Mitchell (@davonmitchell82) April 8, 2023
A Welcome from 2023's QB1
Welcome @mikehawkinsj !! https://t.co/bB0QqhAMZI
— Jackson Arnold (@_JacksonArnold_) April 8, 2023
Blue Chip RB Reacts
— Stacy Gage (@3stacygage) April 8, 2023
Jeff Lebby Reacts
— Jeff Lebby (@Coach_Leb) April 8, 2023
Quarterback recruiting trending up
Is it a hot take to say that the #Sooners’ quarterback recruiting since Lincoln Riley’s departure has actually… improved?
🐶🩻✖️3️⃣ pic.twitter.com/gLfkyIsZO8
— Parker Thune (@ParkerThune) April 8, 2023
Needle Mover
“Love me or hate me you still watched” pic.twitter.com/83nIayMJyi
— michael Hawkins (@mikehawkinsj) April 9, 2023
2024 4-Star OT Bennett Warren taking notice
— Bennett Warren (@BenzWarren76) April 8, 2023
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