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The WireRecruiting · SECUPDATED AUG 26, 2026
The WireStatus · ConfirmedImpact · moderateArkansas · SEC

Arkansas Loses 2027 Offensive Line Commitment as Odaefe Oruru Flips to Oklahoma State

The three-star offensive lineman was Arkansas’ second-highest rated 2027 commitment. His departure leaves the Razorbacks with 23 commitments in the class.

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AUG 26, 2026
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Odaefe Oruru announced Wednesday, August 26, that he had decommitted from Arkansas and flipped to Oklahoma State. Oruru is a three-star offensive lineman from Jenks, Oklahoma, listed as the No. 496 player nationally and the No. 36 prospect at his position. The 6-foot-6, 285-pound prospect committed to Arkansas in April after receiving offers from Texas Tech, Colorado, Maryland, Iowa State, Tulsa, and UTEP. Oruru was Arkansas’ second-highest rated commitment in the 2027 class. His departure leaves the Razorbacks with 23 commitments.

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