Oklahoma Sooners used to be a powerhouse when it came to sending college guys to the league to play on the offensive line. Bill Bedenbaugh, the Sooners offensive line coach, is a legend when it comes to having an eye for NFL talent.
They have sent some guys to the league at the position group the last few years. This season they won’t, and it’s no surprise either, as they had one of the worst offensive lines we have seen in some time. They were a big reason the offensive side of the ball had the struggles that they had. Not the only reason, but a big reason.
The Sooners can get back to that old reputation that they had, even just a few years ago. Bedenbaugh has recruited well, and the Sooners are hoping that he can develop well, too. They grabbed the best offensive lineman in the entire 2025 freshman class in Michael Fasusi, and now are going after more players that could really change their program.
One of those guys is in the 2027 class, and he already has the size to play in the NFL.
Sooners send offer to 2027 OL Cooper Hackett
Cooper Hackett is a high school football star from Fort Gibson High School in Oklahoma, part of the Class of 2027. He plays tackle and defensive end for the Fort Gibson Tigers varsity team and has helped them win big games.
He’s also a talented basketball player, standing at 6’7” and playing center for Fort Gibson. Scouts say he’s got a big frame, long arms, and quick feet, which could make him a standout in college for either football or basketball. But, you could argue he really already has the size to play in the NFL, even as a kid, basically.
Right now, Hackett is early in his high school career, but he’s already one of the top players in football in the state. Cooper Hackett is definitely an athlete to keep an eye on.
He is still a very raw offensive lineman, but Bedenbaugh can develop anyone.