In a surprising turn of events, Oklahoma Sooners football suffered a major recruiting blow as one of their prized commitments, four-star prospect Eli Henderson, flipped his commitment to the South Carolina Gamecocks. The move comes just weeks before the early signing period, leaving Oklahoma scrambling to fill the void in their 2024 recruiting class.
Henderson, an athletic defensive back, and his twin brother, linebacker Ethan Henderson, had been verbally committed to Oklahoma for months. However, after an official visit to Columbia last weekend, the twins decided to pledge their allegiance to Shane Beamer and the South Carolina program.
The twins cited the “family atmosphere” in Columbia and the opportunity to contribute immediately as key factors in their decision. “Coach Beamer and his staff really made us feel at home,” Eli said. “It felt like the right fit for us both on and off the field.”
The loss of the Henderson twins is a significant blow to Oklahoma’s recruiting efforts, as the brothers were expected to anchor the Sooners’ defensive class. Meanwhile, this flip represents a huge win for South Carolina, which continues to build momentum in the competitive SEC landscape.
Oklahoma will now have to regroup quickly as the early signing period approaches, while South Carolina fans are celebrating the acquisition of two dynamic players who could help bolster their defense for years to come.
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