Four-star prospect Tausili Akana includes Oklahoma in his top 10
Armed with a top five recruiting class in the 2023 cycle, the Oklahoma Sooenrs already have a fantastic group of prospects pledged to arrive in Norman next year. And there’s a strong possibility that that group could get even better along the way.
One of their top remaining targets in the 2023 recruiting class, Tausili Akana narrowed his top 10 schools on Tuesday and included the Oklahoma Sooners. Akana is a top 100 player in the 247Sports Composite, ranks as the No. 12 edge rusher in the nation, and is the top player in the state of Utah.
It’s top 10 is filled with a who’s who on the recruiting trail inclduing Alabama, LSU, Texas A&M, and Texas. It won’t be an easy commitment to get for the Sooners, but we’ve seen them go head-to-head with the top schools and win some of these battles.
Akana is a four-star linebacker that has the size and versatility to play along the edge. He displays good power to set the edge in the running game and good speed and agility to work around offensive tackles on the pass rush. He’s got good speed in pursuit, and his length allows him to wrap up ball carriers with ease.
According to 247Sports, Venables is leading the charge for Akana, signifying just how important this recruitment is to the Oklahoma Sooners.
Here’s a look at Akana’s top 10 and where they currently rank in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings.
Alabama Crimson Tide
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2023 Recruiting Class Rank: 1
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Apr 23, 2022; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman watches warmups before the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Recruiting Class Rank: 3
Oklahoma Sooners
Oct 15, 2022; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables reacts during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Recruiting Class Rank: 4
Texas Longhorns
Jul 14, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Texas Longhorns helmet logo during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Recruiting Class Rank: 6
LSU Tigers
Quarterback Jayden Daniels scores a touchdown as the LSU Tigers take on the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. Saturday October 22, 2022. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK
2023 Recruiting Class Rank: 7
Tennessee Vounteers
Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans rush the field after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium. Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Recruiting Class Rank: 11
Penn State Nittany Lions
Oct 22, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with running back Nicholas Singleton (10) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Minnesota 45-17. Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Recruiting Class Rank: 13
Texas A&M Aggies
Sep 3, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Sam Houston State Bearkats wide receiver Noah Smith (6) is wrapped up by Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Chris Russell Jr. (24) during the third quarter at Kyle Field. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Recruiting Class Rank: 17
Utah Utes
Oct 15, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes fans rush the filed after beating the USC Trojans at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Recruiting Class Rank: 40
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Oct 22, 2022; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Hawaii Warriors running back Dedrick Parson (31) at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
