All in the Family: Sooners land commitment from 4-star DB Maliek Hawkins
The Oklahoma Sooners like to keep it in the family. Last year, the Sooners added the Dasan and Daeh McCullough. This year, the roster will feature Peyton and Eli Bowen. Next year, joining the Bowens, the Sooners will have the Hawkins brothers after Maliek Hawkins committed to the Sooners 2025 recruiting class.
The four-star cornerback, according to Rivals and On3’s Industry Rankings committed to Oklahoma on Wednesday.
Hawkins’ is the younger brother of Sooners freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins.
The younger Hawkins is a talented athlete who will earn his keep on defense. There, he can showcase his elite athleticism and versatility to play multiple spots in the secondary. He’s got great size for the position at 6-foot-1 and displays great change of direction ability, necessary when covering wide receivers in the open field. But he isn’t simply an athlete, Maliek Hawkins is aggressive at the point of attack, bringing a physicality on the outside.
From the moment the Sooners were interested in Michael, they became similarly interested in Maliek. From there, the rest took care of itself. It helps that their father, Mike, also played for the Sooners under Brent Venables and Bob Stoops.
In a nutshell, this recruitment was likely to end only one way. Predictions had been flowing in for Oklahoma to land Maliek Hawkins since last March, which isn’t a coincidence. That’s when Michael committed to Oklahoma. Oklahoma earned Maliek’s commitment over the Texas Longhorns, Arkansas Razorbacks, and the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
With Hawkins in the class, Oklahoma has its second commitment in the secondary, joining three-star safety Marcus Wimberly. Hawkins gives Oklahoma its 12th commit of the 2025 class, currently ranked 6th in the country per 247Sports.
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the Oklahoma Sooners have landed a blockbuster commitment from a 5-star prospect in the 2025 class, beating out powerhouse programs Florida State, Tennessee, and Georgia. The commitment underscores Oklahoma’s growing presence on the national stage as they prepare for the transition to SEC competition.
The unnamed 5-star recruit, widely regarded as one of the top talents in the 2025 class, praised Oklahoma’s coaching staff, program culture, and offensive/defensive schemes as deciding factors. “Oklahoma showed me a vision for my future that no other school could match,” the recruit stated. “Coach [Brent] Venables and his staff believe in my potential, and I can’t wait to be part of this program’s legacy.”
This commitment sends shockwaves through the college football world, as the Sooners beat out schools with deep recruiting roots and national championships in their pedigree. The player’s ability to dominate at [their position, e.g., quarterback, defensive end, wide receiver] makes them a game-changer for Oklahoma’s future.
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables continues to solidify his reputation as a recruiting powerhouse, stacking elite talent in preparation for SEC play. This latest win marks a pivotal moment for the program, proving that the Sooners can compete with and outperform the best programs in the country.
Sooner fans are buzzing with excitement about what this commitment means for the future, and expectations for the 2025 class are reaching new heights. Stay tuned for more updates as Oklahoma continues to make waves on the recruiting trail!
