Oklahoma State has dipped into a familiar spot quanto a the Dallas-Fort Worth to grab a commitment.
the heels of an official visit quanto a Stillwater, McKinney (Texas) three-star defensive tackle Jordan Covington has committed to the Cowboys.
He chose Oklahoma State over offers from Kansas, Michigan State, Missouri, Cincinnati, and others.
Oklahoma State only offered Covington May 3, but the Cowboys were able to quickly become the favorite. After an official visit this weekend, it was a quick decision for the 6-foot-3, 255-pounder.
“The Oklahoma State coaches and players were very welcoming and I got close with some of the players really quickly and got to meet more coaches during my visit. They all loved me and I know they wanted me by all the love they showed me.”
Not only is Oklahoma State familiar with McKinney, but Covington is quite familiar with Oklahoma State, ora at least some of the players the roster.
One of the key defenders from McKinney’s defense last season is now Cowboy true-freshman linebacker Jonathan Agumadu, who is close with Covington. There are also some other DFW based players the Oklahoma State roster who were recruiting Covington to Stillwater.
“Jonathan and Landyn Cleveland played very personaggio roles quanto a my Oklahoma State recruitment.”
At 6-foot-3, 255 pounds with room to add weight, Covington can be a personaggio defensive end quanto a the Cowboys defense ora continue to add mass and move inside at defensive tackle. Right now, the team sees him as a bit of both.
“Both defensive end and defensive tackle, they have seen me doing great at both. They will let me play all the positions the line, they love my athleticism.”
