Newly elevated 5-star defensive end visiting Oklahoma Sooners

Visit season is in full swing in college football.

Big-time 2026 defensive end prospect Jake Kreul announced via X on Thursday that he's currently visiting the Oklahoma Sooners as they're nearing the end of spring ball with the new "Crimson Combine" on Saturday.

Jake Kreul visiting OU on Thursday

At 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, Kreul was recently upgraded to five stars by ESPN. The outlet ranks Kreul as the No. 4 edge rusher in the entire class and No. 21 overall prospect. Out of IMG Academy in Florida, ESPN also has Kreul as the No. 4 recruit in a state that's rich with talent.

Every other major recruiting service has Kreul with four stars. The 247Sports Composite ranks Kreul as the No. 37 overall recruit and No. 5 edge rusher. He's also ranked third in the state of Florida.

The hype has Kreul as one of the most sought after recruits in the 2026 class. He has reported offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami (FL), Michigan, Missouri, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC and even more.

The Sooners offered Kreul last July during a visit to Norman. OU then went to Kreul in Florida in late January.

As of now, Kreul doesn't have any reported official visits or a timeframe for when he'll narrow down his school choices.

The Sooners are still after their first defensive commitment from the 2026 class. So far, the group of four commits is made up of all offensive players in quarterback Jaden O'Neal, wide receiver Daniel Odom, tight end Ryder Mixer and offensive lineman Will Conroy.

However, OU's focus will likely soon turn to the transfer portal, at least briefly. The transfer portal will open again for the spring starting Wednesday until April 25.