🚨COMMITTED🚨 HUGE commitment for the Sooners as they add pledge of commitment from 4 ⭐️ OL Deacon Schmitt from Windsor, CO.

The Oklahoma Sooners just landed a cornerstone for their offensive future with the commitment of four-star offensive lineman Deacon Schmitt, a powerful and athletic prospect out of Windsor High School in Windsor, Colorado. Schmitt announced his pledge to OU on Tuesday afternoon, giving head coach Brent Venables and offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh a major victory in the trenches as the program continues to load up for life in the SEC.

Schmitt, a towering 6-foot-6, 295-pound mauler, chose Oklahoma over a competitive final group that included Nebraska, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas Tech, and Colorado. His commitment adds significant weight—literally and figuratively—to OU’s already strong 2026 recruiting class, and positions him as a future anchor on the Sooners’ offensive front.

“I’ve found my home,” Schmitt wrote in his commitment post. “From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt the family, the tradition, and the fire to compete for championships. I’m ready to go to work in Norman.”

Deacon Schmitt isn’t just a highly rated recruit—he’s one of the most complete offensive linemen in the 2026 class. Ranked inside the top 300 nationally and as the No. 21 offensive tackle according to 247Sports composite rankings, Schmitt has built a reputation for power, mobility, and relentless motor.

A multi-sport athlete with a wrestling background, Schmitt brings a unique mix of technical discipline and raw aggression. He plays with a low pad level, has excellent footwork in pass protection, and shows elite hand placement and strength at the point of attack. His film showcases him routinely driving defenders 10–15 yards downfield, and he’s equally effective pulling on run plays or locking up edge rushers in one-on-one pass sets.

“He’s a tone-setter,” said one Big Ten recruiting analyst. “Schmitt is the type of lineman you build your offense around. He finishes blocks with attitude and plays with controlled violence.”

OU offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh, widely regarded as one of the best developers of O-line talent in the nation, made Schmitt a top priority early in the cycle. With a proven track record of sending linemen to the NFL—including Orlando Brown Jr., Creed Humphrey, Cody Ford, and Anton Harrison—Bedenbaugh’s pitch was clear: come to Oklahoma, develop, and dominate.

Schmitt fits perfectly into Oklahoma’s offensive identity—one that emphasizes power running, play-action balance, and physicality at the line of scrimmage. As the Sooners fully transition into the SEC, bolstering the trenches is no longer optional; it’s essential. Games against the likes of Alabama, LSU, and Georgia require front-line toughness and depth. Schmitt’s commitment shows that OU isn’t backing down from that challenge.

While he’s still expected to add size and refine his technique, Schmitt has the potential to contribute early. He projects as a right tackle or interior lineman, depending on how he develops physically in his senior year and upon arrival in Norman.

“I want to play early,” Schmitt said. “I know nothing will be handed to me, but I’m coming in with that mindset. Compete, earn it, and help bring a title to Norman.”

He also praised the team culture and the way the staff held players accountable—echoing a theme that many of OU’s recent commits have cited.

“They don’t sugarcoat it. You earn your respect,” Schmitt said. “That’s the kind of place I want to be.”

Schmitt received more than 25 scholarship offers, but it was clear by the spring that Oklahoma and Nebraska had emerged as the top contenders. He visited both multiple times, but OU’s mix of tradition, coaching continuity, and program momentum ultimately won him over.

His official visit to Norman in June was described as “transformative,” as he connected deeply with both players and coaches. The chance to play for Bedenbaugh was especially important, as Schmitt saw a clear path to development and eventual NFL readiness under his guidance.

“Coach B is the real deal,” Schmitt said. “He tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. I respect that.”

Venables also played a hands-on role in Schmitt’s recruitment, emphasizing character, toughness, and leadership—not just athleticism.

“Coach V told me he’s building a locker room of warriors,” Schmitt said. “And I want to be part of that.”

With Schmitt in the fold, Oklahoma’s 2026 class continues to rise up the national rankings. He becomes the second offensive lineman to commit in the cycle and the seventh four-star or higher-rated prospect, joining quarterback Zayden Norris, tight end Tyler Ruxer, and linebacker Keenan Ellis, among others.

Recruiting insiders view Schmitt as a possible “recruiter” type—someone who will help recruit other top prospects to Norman, especially in the offensive trenches. Already, he’s formed close bonds with several other OU targets, including four-star OLs Toby McNeil (TX) and Isaiah Bowman (KS), who both visited Norman alongside him last month.

“He’s a magnet,” one OU staffer said. “Kids gravitate toward Deacon. He’s all business but knows how to lead. He’s going to help us bring more big-time talent.”

Schmitt’s pledge also extends OU’s recruiting footprint deeper into the Mountain West. Though Oklahoma has traditionally mined Texas and California heavily, they’ve increasingly found success in Colorado, a state that’s producing more Power Five talent each year.

Windsor High School, located just north of Denver, has become a hub for offensive linemen, and OU is positioning itself to tap into that talent stream. Schmitt is the first Windsor product to commit to Oklahoma, but likely not the last if the Sooners maintain strong regional relationships.

The commitment also serves as a small symbolic win over Coach Prime’s Colorado, who had targeted Schmitt heavily. Though Deion Sanders’ Buffs are gaining recruiting attention, OU continues to show it can close on high-level talent even in “enemy territory.”

With his commitment out of the way, Schmitt now turns his attention to his senior season, where he’ll look to lead Windsor High to a state championship and continue refining his skill set before enrolling early at OU in January 2026.

He also plans to visit Norman multiple times this fall to stay connected with the staff and incoming class.

“I’m locked in,” Schmitt said. “This isn’t a placeholder. I’m all Sooner. 100 percent.”

“I want Sooner Nation to know I’m not just coming to wear the jersey—I’m coming to work, to win, and to represent the name on the front with everything I’ve got,” Schmitt said. “This is home now. Let’s build something legendary.”

In a recruiting cycle that will define Oklahoma’s early years in the SEC, adding Deacon Schmitt is more than just another commitment—it’s a statement.

Big, mean, disciplined, and SEC-ready, Schmitt brings exactly what the Sooners need in the trenches. And in Norman, they just got a whole lot tougher.