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 BREAKING: Oklahoma Lands First Defensive Commitment in Class of 2026 — and a Potential Brothers Duo!

NORMAL, OK — The Oklahoma Sooners have snapped a defensive recruiting drought, securing the commitment of a standout Arizona linebacker-safety — and possibly his twin brother too.

Who’s the Latest Star?

Three-star safety Niko Jandreau (Hamilton HS, Chandler, AZ) has officially pledged to play for Oklahoma, making him the program’s first defensive commitment in the 2026 cycle .

• Stats: 6′1″, 185 lbs; returned starter and leading tackler with 96 stops (11 for loss) in 2024
• Recruiting: Came down to OU, USC, Washington, Missouri, and Georgia Tech; chose Oklahoma .

Niko visited Norman unofficially on March 29, and decided after a family dinner with coaches Brandon Hall and Nate Dreiling in late April He said it felt like home — citing the program’s culture, connection, and strong faith-based foundation

Could His Twin Brother Follow?

Niko’s twin, Beau Jandreau, is also a three-star linebacker and already carries an offer from OU. He joined Niko on the March visit and will return officially on June 2

Contending programs pursuing Beau include Texas, USC, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Oregon, Washington, Missouri, and Georgia Tech. But Niko is pulling for his brother to join him:

“I want to get him … build this class and compete. We don’t need four‑ or five‑stars. We just need players who want to win.”

 Why It Matters

• Momentum shift: This is the first defensive commitment for the Sooners in the 2026 class after a slow start
• Recruiting impact: Landing twin athletes could spark a domino effect — especially with programs prioritizing sibling duos.
• SEC readiness: With their 2024 defense among the top in the country under Coach Brent Venables, adding disciplined, faith-centered players fits OU’s culture ahead of their SEC debut

 What’s Next?

• June 20: Beau Jandreau visits for an official visit during the “ChampU BBQ” — watch closely for his decision
• Building the class: Niko becomes the Sooners’ fifth 2026 commit, joining earlier pledges like four-star WR Daniel Odom
• Class vision: Oklahoma is emphasizing players hungry to compete, rooted in family and faith — Niko is leading that wave

Bottom line: Niko Jandreau’s commitment is the spark Oklahoma’s defense needed — with a tantalizing chance his twin Beau joins the fold. Keep your eyes on the June visit. If they both land, the Sooners could have one of the SEC’s most cohesive defensive brother-duos on the way.

Let me know if you’d like a deeper dive—like analysis of Niko’s film, OU’s upcoming schedule, or prospects for the rest of the class!