One of the Oklahoma Sooners’ recent coveted recruits finally reveals the real reason he chose to go to OU.
The Oklahoma Sooners are a place that, regardless of the last three years, two of them being disappointments, people still hold in a high regard and to a high standard. The history, prestige, and name means too much not to.
But one thing they actually have going for them is the pooepl on the staff. Sure, the results haven’t necessarily translated on the field very well. However, the people head coach Brent Venables has hired, are putting in the work and making the university a place good football players want to be.
And, they have done that with some of their biggest recruits, including their most coveted one in some time.
Oklahoma Sooners’ Michael Fasusi reveals why he chose OU
Michael Fasusi is a top offensive tackle for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was a five-star recruit in the 2025 class and signed with Oklahoma in December, 2024. At 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds, he was ranked the No. 1 offensive tackle in his class by 247Sports. He picked Oklahoma over schools like Texas and Texas A&M, largely because of offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh, who’s known for training NFL stars, and because of one other reason that he has now revealed. And, it has everything to do with the school and the impression they made on his family.
“After that first visit, she said, ‘Michael, you’re coming here.’ And we here,” Fasusi said regarding his mother going on the visit with him.
Fasusi could help fix an offensive line that struggled in 2024, even as a rookie, where he will battle for a starting spot. In high school at Lewisville High, he stood out as a strong blocker, earning the Texas District 6-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year award as a sophomore. He also impressed at the 2025 Under Armour All-America Game, where he was named MVP by On3 for his power and ability to play both tackle spots.
With Oklahoma now in the SEC and looking to improve under coach Brent Venables, Fasusi is a key addition. He could be a starter as a freshman in 2025 due to his size and skills. He’s on track to keep up the Sooners’ history of producing great offensive linemen.
