Just In: Oklahoma Sooners 4-Star Receiver Commit Flips To Colorado Buffaloes
Daniel Odom Flips Commitment From Oklahoma to Colorado: Deion Sanders Scores Major Recruiting Win
In a stunning development on the recruiting trail, four-star wide receiver Daniel Odom has officially flipped his commitment from the Oklahoma Sooners to the Colorado Buffaloes. Odom, a highly touted member of the class of 2026, had been committed to Oklahoma since January, but a recent visit to Boulder changed the course of his future — and added another big win to the recruiting resume of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.
Odom’s decision comes as a surprise to many, considering the strength and consistency of Oklahoma’s recruiting pipeline and its long-standing reputation for producing top-tier wide receivers. However, the allure of playing under Coach Prime, as Sanders is popularly known, continues to shake up the college football landscape. Since taking the helm at Colorado, Sanders has turned the Buffaloes into one of the most buzzworthy programs in the nation, attracting attention from elite high school talent coast to coast.
According to sources close to Odom’s recruitment, his visit to Colorado during the season played a pivotal role in his decision. The energy surrounding the program, the emphasis on player development, and the opportunity to play in Sanders’ high-profile system left a lasting impression on the young star.
“Coach Prime just gets it,” Odom reportedly told insiders following his visit. “He’s been where I want to go. He knows how to develop talent and put us in position to succeed, not just on the field, but in life.”
Odom brings with him a combination of elite speed, precise route-running, and a knack for making big plays in crucial moments. At 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, he has the physical tools and on-field instincts to be a difference-maker at the next level. His flip marks a huge addition for Colorado, which continues to build a roster filled with both raw talent and headline-making potential.
For Oklahoma, this is a tough blow. The Sooners had envisioned Odom as a cornerstone of their 2026 class, particularly in light of their upcoming move to the SEC. Losing a key offensive weapon to a rebuilding program in the Pac-12 — one that has been up and down in recent seasons — underscores just how much influence Sanders now wields in the recruiting world.
The move also signals a growing trend among elite high school recruits. Today’s athletes are looking beyond traditional powerhouses and focusing more on culture, branding, and the chance to work with coaches who understand the modern athlete. Coach Prime embodies that shift, and Daniel Odom’s flip is just the latest example.
With two more recruiting cycles before he steps on a college field, Odom’s journey is far from over. But one thing is clear: the Buffaloes just landed a game-changer. And Deion Sanders? He’s just getting started.
