Brent Venables and Oklahoma got a big recruiting win on Friday with the engagement of four-star offensive tackle Cayden Green. The 6-foot-5, 315-pound linebacker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, made the announcement live on CBS Sports HQ, picking the Sooners over LSU, Missouri and Nebraska.
Green is the No. 105 overall prospect and No. 14 offensive tackle in the Top247 rankings, and he ranks as the No. 2 prospect of the state of Missouri in the 2023 class.
While there is still room for growth and improvement in his game, Green “owns the tools and traits to be able to play both gear once he gets to college,” according to 247Sports national recruiting analyst Chris Singletary. Green also has a position versatility that could allow him to kick in to guard, making him an extremely valuable addition to any offensive line room:
A wide upper body with a frame that can add definition and strength. Lower body has good size with little bad weight. Approaching 6-foot-5 with big hands and wing distance, which put him in similar company as other elite offensive linemen. Good body control and speed along with solid flexibility in knees and ankles. Light on his feet and able to change direction for a great man.Good power and fist to get an initial move on the defender to create a push in the running game. Does a nice job of engaging his opponent and staying on the block as well as keeping his balance.
This marks the second four-star compromise Brent Venables and the Sooners staff have landed this week, with Green joining four-star wide receiver Jaquaize Pettaway. That commitment helped move Oklahoma to No. 25 in the 247Sports team rankings and the addition of Green will certainly improve that standing even further as he is currently the third highest-rated prospect in the class.
