Oklahoma to Host Top 2027 Wide Receiver Prospect for Visit

Lawrence Britt, a consensus 4-star recruit, will take an official visit to the Sooners this spring.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Oklahoma has joined the race for Class of 2027 athlete Lawrence Britt, a consensus 4-star recruit from Memphis, TN. Britt will take an official visit to Oklahoma during the spring, according to a report from 247Sports. The Sooners offered Britt on January 30th, and he will also visit several other top programs including Clemson, Florida, Missouri, and more.

Why it matters

Britt is ranked as the No. 53 overall player and the No. 4 athlete in the Class of 2027 by 247Sports, making him one of the most coveted prospects in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Oklahoma's ability to land a visit from Britt shows they are making a strong push for top talent, which could pay dividends as they look to build on their 10-3 season and College Football Playoff appearance in 2025.

The details

Britt, who primarily played wide receiver and defensive back at Lausanne Collegiate School as a junior, finished the season with 44 receptions for 696 yards and 12 touchdowns, along with 299 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns. He also threw a touchdown pass and recorded an interception. In addition to his impressive high school stats, Britt recently competed at the Under Armour All-America game.

  • Oklahoma offered Britt on January 30, 2026 when OU wide receivers coach Emmett Jones visited him at his high school.
  • Britt will take an official visit to Oklahoma during the spring of 2026.

The players

Lawrence Britt

A consensus 4-star recruit from Memphis, TN who is ranked as the No. 53 overall player and the No. 4 athlete in the Class of 2027 by 247Sports.

Emmett Jones

The wide receivers coach at the University of Oklahoma who offered Britt a scholarship on January 30, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“After a great conversation with @CoachEmmett I am beyond blessed to receive an offer from The University of Oklahoma!”

— Lawrence Britt (Twitter)

What’s next

Britt has yet to confirm the date of his Oklahoma visit, but he will also take official visits to Clemson, Florida, Missouri, Memphis, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas this spring.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's ability to secure an official visit from one of the top recruits in the 2027 class, Lawrence Britt, shows the program's continued efforts to bring in elite talent as they look to build on their recent success and return to the College Football Playoff.