Oklahoma Sooners pursuing 4-star defensive back out of Michigan
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The Oklahoma Sooners are looking to build upon their No. 1-ranked recruiting class in the 2027 cycle, and general manager Jim Nagy issued an offer this week to a four-star defensive prospect in Big Ten country. Oklahoma offered 6-foot-4 defensive back Gideon Gash out of Novi, Michigan. Novi is a suburb of Detroit.
Gash plays both sides of the ball, but on defense, starred at cornerback, where his length was a real problem for opposing offenses. But beyond his size, Gash displays sticky coverage in man-to-man situations and fantastic recognition in zone coverage. He plays in good phase when the ball is in the air, using his body to box out wide receivers while keeping his eyes on the quarterback and displaying an ability to play the football in the air. He’s got
He currently has 13 Power Four offers, including Michigan, Michigan State, Indiana, Illinois, Penn State, and Texas Tech.
He’s the No. 5 player in the state of Michigan and the No. 32. cornerback in the class, according to 247Sports. Rivals and ESPN both see Gash as a four-star prospect and a top 275 player in the cycle.
Highlights
Vitals
| Projected Position | Defensive Back |
| Height | 6-foot-4 |
| Weight | 200 pounds |
| Hometown | Novi, Mich. |
Ratings
| Site | Stars | Overall | Position | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN | 3 | 265 | 26 | 5 |
| 247Sports | 3 | — | 32 | 5 |
| 247Sports Composite | 4 | 304 | 34 | 7 |
| Rivals | 4 | 265 | 28 | 7 |
| Rivals Industry | 4 | 246 | 26 | 5 |
Offers
Per 247Sports
- Oklahoma
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Louisville
- Michigan
- Michigan State
- Penn State
- Pittsburgh
- Texas Tech
- Wake Forest
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Bowling Green
- Colorado State
- Kent State
- Miami (Ohio)
- Toledo
Social Media
After a great conversation with @JimNagy_Sooners I am blessed to receive my 19th D1 offer from Oklahoma university! @coach_bhall@JayValai@_RayTaylor@jcessante@DCCfootball@AllenTrieu@TheDZonepic.twitter.com/RqP7PHMdfm
— Gideon Gash 4⭐️ CB (@gideongash) January 27, 2026
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