Sooners Unearth Hidden QB Gem

Oklahoma just dropped a jaw-dropping offer on 2027 QB Noah Smith — a raw, unranked talent from Lawton High who had only DII/DIII offers before. The Sooners swooped in after camp, and Smith committed in under 48 hours. This mirrors offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle’s track record of finding hidden gems — like current starter John Mateer and 2026 prospect Bowe Bentley — who were overlooked but turned into stars. Smith was told he could play in the SEC, a huge confidence boost from a program that saw potential others missed. With top QB Jamison Roberts already committed, Smith is a lower-profile gamble — but if he hits, Arbuckle could’ve just unearthed his biggest find yet. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61ce4eedd601b9dc