Oklahoma Lands Commitment From Top 2027 Tight End Recruit

Seneca Driver, the No. 1 tight end in the 2027 class, pledges to the Sooners

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Oklahoma Sooners have landed a major recruiting victory, securing a verbal commitment from Seneca Driver, the top-ranked tight end in the 2027 class. Driver, a 6'6" 245-pound prospect from Danville, Kentucky, chose the Sooners over offers from Kentucky and Notre Dame.

Why it matters

The addition of Driver is a significant boost for Oklahoma's 2027 recruiting class, which is already ranked among the best in the nation. His commitment reinforces the Sooners' status as an elite program that can attract top talent from across the country, even in a competitive recruiting battle with in-state programs.

The details

Driver is a four-star recruit and the No. 1 tight end in the 2027 Rivals300. He had a standout junior season at Boyle County High School, recording 49 receptions for 875 yards and 11 touchdowns. Driver also showcased his versatility on defense, tallying 67 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and five interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns. His commitment comes after he visited Oklahoma's "Future Freaks" recruiting weekend, where he was impressed by new tight ends coach Jason Witten and offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.

  • Driver verbally committed to Oklahoma on March 8, 2026.

The players

Seneca Driver

A 6'6", 245-pound tight end prospect from Danville, Kentucky, who is ranked as the No. 1 tight end in the 2027 recruiting class.

Brent Venables

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners football team.

Jason Witten

The new tight ends coach for the Oklahoma Sooners, who previously served as the head coach at Liberty Christian High School in Texas.

Ben Arbuckle

The offensive coordinator for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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What they’re saying

“Coach Witten and Coach (Ben) Arbuckle were what excited me the most about attending this weekend's "Future Freaks" recruiting weekend in Norman.”

— Seneca Driver (On3)

What’s next

Driver's commitment is a major recruiting victory for the Sooners, who will look to continue building momentum in the 2027 class.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's ability to land a top-ranked tight end prospect like Seneca Driver underscores the program's status as an elite recruiting destination, even as it navigates a new era under head coach Brent Venables.