4-star WR Jaquaize Pettaway affirms Oklahoma commitment
Houston (Texas) Langham Creek four-star wide receiver Jaquaize Pettaway committed to Oklahoma on July 6. On Wednesday night, he announced that his pledge with the Sooners is still intact.
Earlier this week, Oklahoma wide receivers coach Cale Gundy resigned following an incident during a meeting in which he said “one particular word that I should never — under any circumstance — have uttered…” according to a statement he shared. Offensive analyst L’Damian Washington was promoted to work as interim wide receivers coach.
Despite Gundy’s resignation, Pettaway is staying with head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners’ coaching staff. He wrote a short message on Twitter to affirm his commitment with Oklahoma. It read, “Ain’t going nowhere. #BoomerSooner.”
Pettaway is the No. 68 overall prospect and No. 11 wide receiver in the 2023 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 11 player in Texas.
The 5-foot-11, 170 pound wideout is currently the third-highest-rated prospect in the Sooners’ 2023 recruiting class. He is ranked behind only Denton (Tex.) Guyer five-star quarterback Jackson Arnold and Kansas City (Mo.) North Kansas City four-star EDGE Adepoju Adebawore.
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Jaquaize Pettaway On3 Scouting Summary
The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Jaquaize Pettaway:
“Speedy wideout who has dynamic ability to win in the slot or as a textbook Z-receiver. Possesses rare top-end speed. Consistently takes the top off of defenses. A threat to score anytime he touches the ball in the quick game or as a return man. Ran an elite 100m and 200m at 10.41 and 20.81, respectively, during his junior track season. Jumped close to 23 feet in the long jump as well. Tracks the ball over his shoulder on vertical routes. Smooth route runner with an extensive route tree. Slighter build, lacks ideal body density. Does not appear to have a large catch radius. Can slap at the ball at times, but can be improved with ease. High floor prospect who has the chance to become a consistent threat at the next level if he can clean up his ball skills. Older for the class, turning 18 years old during his junior season.”