Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma offers four-star 2026 linebacker Izayia Williams

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February 21, 2025

The Oklahoma Sooners have entered the race for one of the nation’s top defensive prospects, offering a scholarship to four-star linebacker Izayia Williams.

The talented 2026 recruit announced the offer on social media, adding Oklahoma to an already extensive list of suitors.

Williams, a standout from Florida, now holds 28 total offers from programs across the country. According to the 247Sports Composite Player Rankings, he is ranked No. 91 overall in the 2026 class, placing him among the top seven linebackers in the nation and inside Florida’s top 15. The 247Sports Network independently lists him at No. 232 overall, among the top 15 linebackers nationally and the top 30 players in the state.

Scouting Report

Andrew Ivins, 247Sports’ Director of Scouting, describes Williams as a dynamic, high-upside linebacker with elite athleticism.

“Supercharged linebacker with the athletic juice to make headlines at the NFL Scouting Combine one day, but one that is still discovering all of his capabilities. Owns elite speed and explosion scores for someone that’s already pushing 215 pounds and has one of the more unique track and field profiles in the class. Closes gaps with jurisdiction and can turn into a mallet as he slams opponents. Owns rare sideline-to-sideline range with his gallop and has continued to improve depth perception as a drop-coverage defender. Should in theory be able to offer some alignment flexibility at his next stop as he has flashed the ability to dip and rip while taxing the edge. Suitable as an open-field tackler at this stage, but has to get better at consistently putting himself in favorable positions. Improved stack skills will also go a long way. Could fit into a variety of different schemes and role will likely hinge on how he fills into his larger features as he’s on the younger side. A bit of a big fish in a small pond, but looked the part for stretches in a best-on-best setting at the annual Under Armour All-America Game. Should be viewed as a full-tilt, second-level defender with true three-down capabilities and all-conference potential if it all comes together.”