: 4-Star TE Evan Jacobson Shocks Texas A&M Aggies with Commitment Flip to Oklahoma Sooners Over Georgia
In a seismic recruiting twist that sent shockwaves through college football circles, four-star tight end Evan Jacobson has flipped his commitment from Texas A&M and stunned both the Aggies and Georgia Bulldogs by pledging to the Oklahoma Sooners late Friday night. The announcement came via a dramatic social media post featuring crimson smoke, a roaring Sooner wagon, and the bold caption: “Home is where you’re wanted. BOOMER!”
Ranked as the No. 6 tight end in the 2025 class by 247Sports Composite and hailing from Allen, Texas, Jacobson had long been considered a cornerstone of Texas A&M’s offensive future. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound athlete committed to the Aggies nearly a year ago, citing a strong relationship with then-offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino and a deep-rooted belief in the future of the program.
But with Texas A&M’s offensive staff turnover and a string of disappointing offensive performances during the 2024 season, cracks began to form. Rumors swirled quietly during the spring that Jacobson had opened his recruitment, but few expected him to make such a definitive, public switch this close to fall camp.
Then came Georgia.
The Bulldogs made a late, aggressive push, flying tight ends coach Todd Hartley out to Texas on back-to-back weekends and rolling out the red carpet in Athens in early July. A visit with star TE Brock Bowers didn’t hurt. Jacobson left Athens reportedly “wowed,” and insiders pegged Georgia as the favorite to flip him.
But in a twist that has now left both Texas A&M and Georgia fans reeling, Brent Venables and the Oklahoma staff executed a stealth, strategic full-court press in the final 10 days. Offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby emphasized Jacobson’s potential to be the focal point of the Sooners’ tight-end-heavy sets in their transition to SEC play. Multiple OU commits, including 5-star QB Trevin Holt, also campaigned relentlessly.
According to sources close to the Jacobson family, it was Venables’ authenticity and vision that sealed the deal. “Coach Venables didn’t sell a dream — he sold a plan,” said Jacobson’s father. “Evan wants to be great, and Oklahoma made it clear they need him to be.”
Jacobson’s flip marks the third decommitment from Texas A&M’s 2025 class this month, fueling whispers of instability in College Station. For Oklahoma, however, it is a massive statement as they continue to build an SEC-ready roster. The Sooners now hold the No. 5 recruiting class nationally and are trending upward.
In Norman, the reaction has been explosive. Fans flooded social media with gifs of the Sooner Schooner and excited declarations of “Tight End U in the making.” Meanwhile, Aggie Twitter entered full meltdown mode, with many pointing fingers at recent offensive turmoil and recruiting mismanagement.
Jacobson is expected to enroll early at OU in January and compete for immediate playing time. And with this move, he may have just changed the future trajectory of two powerhouse programs — and made the Sooners a legitimate SEC threat on day one.
