John Williams, Sooners WireFri, November 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM UTC·1 min readThe Oklahoma Sooners have continued to build on the recruiting momentum they've created over the last month with another commitment on Friday. This time, it's three-star linebacker Dane Bathurst.
Bathurst, out of Carmel, Indiana, held offers from Vanderbilt, Duke, Louisville, Nebraska, and Kansas. He was expected to take an official visit to Lincoln to visit the Cornhuskers this weekend, but instead pledged to the Sooners.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe's a dynamic rusher off the edge, showing a refined pass rush repertoire. Bathurst has a good motor, showing relentless effort, and is a disciplined player against the run. He shows good awareness in coverage and strong ball skills.
Bathurst is a great addition to the Sooners' defensive recruiting class. They now have 25 players committed to the class.
Dane Bathurst Recruiting Profile
Vitals
Projected Position
Linebacker
Height
6-foot-3
Weight
220 pounds
Hometown
Carmel, Indiana
Ratings
Site
Stars
Overall
Position
State
ESPN
3
--
41
57
247Sports
3
--
50
9
247Sports Composite
3
676
57
10
Rivals
3
--
73
15
Rivals Industry
3
532
53
9
Offers
Per 247Sports
Duke
Appalachian State
Boston College
Buffalo
Florida Atlantic
Kansas
Kent State
Louisville
Nebraska
Northwestern
Purdue
Rutgers
Sacramento State
Syracuse
Toledo
Vanderbilt
Wake Forest
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