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Denton Ryan Four Star Recruit, Kalib Hicks, chooses OU
It's the time of the summer season, just before the hustle and bustle of 7v7 and two-a-days start, where athletes all over the country are making announcements regarding what the next chapter of their lives will look like. The decision on where to play at the collegiate level isn't an easy one when you have many programs vying for your attention. On Wednesday, Denton Ryan standout Kalib Hicks took to social media to announce his decision to commit to the University of Oklahoma. Hicks posted his announcement on twitter:
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1000% committed.. pic.twitter.com/hLqi5Xyi3U
— Kalib Hicks (@HicksKalib) June 15, 2022
Hicks' commitment comes just weeks after releasing his "final five" of Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, and TCU. The soon-to-be senior boasts offers from 24 college programs and has only made one official visit. His official visit to Oklahoma was made just days before deciding to commit to the Sooners program.
Ranked as the No. 24 running back in his recruiting class by 247Sports, Hicks rushed for 1,448 yards on 216 carries during his junior season. Hicks racked up 18 touchdowns last season and looks to have an explosive senior year.
Big Bear Alexander commits to Georgia
Fans and programs alike have been waiting with bated breath to find out what program one of the highest sought after recruits was going to choose. On Wednesday, Denton Ryan Raider Big Bear Alexander announced his decision to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs' program on social media:
I would like to thank God , my family, and all the coaches.For all the things he has blessed me with. I am thankful for the many schools that recruited me throughout this process. I'm a 100% committed to the University of Georgia @maka_difference #GoDawgs#🔴⚪️⚫️🐶🐶🐶 pic.twitter.com/dnf6LnYaxD
— THE BIG BEAR (@BearAlexander_) February 3, 2021
After naming his top 16 in December, the No. 2 DT in the nation, Alexander wanted to get a jump on his commitment. "With the window being so short- literally 11 months- I just decided to shut it down," Alexander said in an interview.
The 6-foot-3, five-star recruit from the 2022 class chose Georgia over other programs like Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Auburn, Baylor, and more.