Oklahoma’s No. 1 player has made up his mind and is about to leave the South Central region in favor of the Pacific Northwest.
Four-star defensive end Durant (Okla.) Sims Xadavian announced its commitment to Oregon SATURDAY. The Sims opted for the Ducks instead of a top five which also included state of michigan, Oklahoma, TOSAnd Vanderbiltthe Sooners in particular pushing hard throughout the process.
At the end, Dan Lanning and the Pac-12 program won for the Sooner State’s MVP, winning a one-on-one battle over Brent Venables. Lanning and the Ducks has had some success in the region, especially in Texas, and Sims is the latest in this development.
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Xadavien Sims moved to Oklahoma for his junior season after beginning his prep career in the Lone Star State. The four-star is a well-built prospect with a handsome frame at 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds. He showed his ability to play on the entire defensive line, from the edge to the slide inside.
Sims plays very hard in the trenches, where he is able to consistently win at the point of attack. His background in track and field, where he throws the shot put and the discus, appears on tape as he takes on offensive linemen.
Additionally, Sims has athletic advantages that can be leveraged even more to the next level. He played tight end and linebacker, showing his ability to play in space. The best is probably yet to come for the Rivals100 rookie.