Oklahoma and Northern Iowa add new quarterback recruits
It’s been a busy week in the quarterback recruiting business. Three prominent football schools from around the nation have added notable prospects at this position over the last three days.
First, Chaminade-Madonna Prep (Fla.) Junior QB Cedrick Bailey Jr. committed to NC State on Monday.
Later in the day, the Oklahoma Sooners got a commitment from Rock Hill (Texas) Sophomore QB Kevin Sperry.
All Glory to God!! I’m beyond blessed to announce my COMMITMENT to The University of Oklahoma!! #DIMETIME #BOOMER #ChampU #OUDNA @CoachVenables @Coach_Leb @OU_Football pic.twitter.com/9duoctOUXQ
— Kevin Sperry (@KevinSperry9) March 14, 2023
Sperry (6-foot-1, 200 pounds) has a three-star rating from Rivals. He had offers from 20 other schools, including Baylor, Florida State, Oregon and Tennessee. He is the first commit for Oklahoma’s class of 2025.
Then on Tuesday, Marian Central Catholic (Ill.) Junior QB Cale McThenia committed to the University of Northern Iowa.
COMMITED!! Blessed to continue my career on a full ride scholarship and pursue my dream of playing Division 1 football at Northern Iowa, Go Panthers!! @CoachMarkFarley @CoachBodie4 @CoachJoeGanz @UNIFootball @AllenTrieu @EDGYTIM @ethan_petrik @MarianCentralFB #EverLoyal pic.twitter.com/3ZP6vY2iif
— Cale McThenia (@CMcthenia) March 14, 2023
McThenia is a dual-threat QB who posted 2,604 passing yards and 27 touchdowns this past season, plus 408 yards and eight scores as a rusher.
247Sports has McThenia (6-foot-3, 210 pounds) listed as a two-star prospect. According to On3, he also had offers from Iowa State and Ball State.
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