Four-Star DL Derrick LeBlanc commits to Oklahoma

Four-star defensive lineman Derrick LeBlanc of Kissimmee (Fla.) Osceola High announced his commitment to Oklahoma Thursday night.

The 6-foot-5, 265 pounder chose the Sooners over Penn State and Florida.

LeBlanc on why he chose Oklahoma 

“I was going to commit to coach Venables and them since they were at Clemson,” LeBlanc said. “Everything about them felt like home, and it just was where I belong. Honestly the developmental aspect and relationship we had was second to none.”

Oklahoma love stood out to Derrick LeBlanc

“It’s just a family atmosphere,” LeBlanc said. “They treat me like I’m their son, it’s just a great experience. Also, the atmosphere there is crazy. It was almost sold out for a spring game and people chanting ‘we want Derrick’ was amazing.”

Relationships date way back for LeBlanc and OU coaching staff

“I’m close to the whole staff and I’ve known them since I was in 8th grade,” LeBlanc said. “It has been tight and close ever since then, and we just became even stronger when we were on the phone. It’s just like family, like we just meet each other or something.”

Derrick LeBlanc Scouting Summary

“Versatile defensive lineman with length and quickness who creates disruption as an interior pass rusher,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Has measured at close to 6-foot-5, 265 pounds with a wing-span over 6-foot-10 and 33.5-inch arms. Popped up on recruiting radars early as a high school underclassman. Plays both defensive end and on the interior at a high school program that traditionally has FBS level talent. Shows active hands and good quickness, particularly as an interior pass rusher. Can present a mismatch for opposing guards and centers on passing downs. Uses his length both as a run defender and finisher behind the line of scrimmage. Is an average to good athlete for the position, but does not show the level of twitch of some of his highly-rated peers. Turned in solid production as a junior, totaling 12 tackles for loss and eight sacks.”

LeBlanc ranks as the No. 109 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 11 defensive lineman and the No. 26 player in the state of Florida.