For IMG Academy (Florida) five-star edge-rusher Jake Kreul the past month has been a whirlwind of travel, thanks for the completion of his five official visits.
Now comes the hard part.
Making a college decision.
The 6-foot-3, 240-pound pass-rush specialist took trips to Ohio State (May 30), Florida (June 7), Ole Miss (June 9), Texas (June 13) and Oklahoma (June 20), so it stands to reason that any of those five schools could be in the mix.
Kreul also announced a top five this spring that included Colorado and didn't list Ole Miss, but that seems to have changed.
So, where will he be headed?
Prediction: Jake Kreul to Oklahoma Sooners
Kreul, one of the most technically-sound pass-rushers in the country, has not yet set a commitment date.
Instead, he was busy dominating the Rivals five-star camp, where his pass-rushing skills went (semi) viral and led to his five-star offensive line opponent issuing a statement on social media about his "bad day."
Two Texas 2026 targets: DE Jake Kreul vs OT Felix Ojo pic.twitter.com/KKhP8lNAgk
— Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL) June 24, 2025
That's no shot at the young man, Kreul is an absolute load to deal with.
As a junior, the IMG Academy star racked up 39 tackles and six sacks in nine games, but produced 34 tackles-for-loss and 17 sacks as a sophomore at Bishop Moore (Florida).
So, who's getting the talented athlete?
Oklahoma got the last visit and is generating significant buzz, including an On3 prediction from national expert Steve Wiltfong.
It was the type of visit that could prove to be the difference.
"My trip to Oklahoma was really good," Kreul said. "I have visited a bunch before, but this trip I got to get to know the players a lot more. They are excited for the season. Especially now that (John) Mateer is there."
The Sooners are in excellent position to land Kreul - and that's going to be bad news for SEC offensive tackles over the next few years.
He's a ready-made, plug-and-play impact player on third down.
Here's what 247Sports had to say about him as a prospect:
"Polished pass rusher that can win early or late with his technique and hustle. Might not blow you away off the hoof with his build, but game tape paints a different picture as he dips, rips and swipes his way through and around obstacles. Has proven to be an extremely efficient mover that can plant and redirect with little waisted motion."
"Owns a near complete menu of moves and is quick to cycle them as he likes to keep opponents guessing. Not one that has been asked to really anchor or hold up traffic, but tends to make plenty of effort-based stops in pursuit as he charges down the cleat line and gets ball carriers on the ground."
"Overall, should be viewed as an extremely advanced edge defender for his age. Easy to wonder how much more can be squeezed out of the player after he spent the past few years honing his craft at the NFL factory that is IMG Academy, but testing profile (1.65 split in the 10-yard dash, 4.18 in the short shuttle) and competitive drive signal that he’s got what it takes to make an impact at the Power Four level and then eventually become a pro. Likely to stick on the corner, but could always move closer to the ball depending on scheme and maturation."