Colton Vasek, 4-star edge defender, announces college commitment
By Andrew Olson
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Colton Vasek, an Austin native, is taking his talents to Oklahoma. The blue-chip edge defender committed to the Sooners over Texas and 36 other scholarship offers.
Vasek, a Texas legacy who plays for Westlake High School, announced his college commitment on Monday via his Twitter account.
COMMITTED.#BoomerSooner#CHO23N#ALLIN❤️ pic.twitter.com/oq7MSOeuIu
— Colton Vasek (@ColtonVasek) August 1, 2022
Vasek is listed at over 6-5, and 225 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Vasek is rated 4-stars, the No. 19 edge defender, No. 29 Lone Star State recruit and No. 153 prospect overall nationally in the class of 2023. Brian Vasek, Colton’s father, was a Texas defensive end from 1991-to-1995.
Vasek has picked up scholarship offers from 38 schools during his recruitment. In June, he visited Oklahoma (June 10), Clemson (June 3), Oregon (June 17), Texas (June 14) and Texas Tech (June 24).
Absolutely loved my time up at Oklahoma this weekend!! Norman is a special place!! #BoomerSooner@CoachVenables @MiguelChavis65 @OU_Football pic.twitter.com/GqWL7hsCtt
— Colton Vasek (@ColtonVasek) June 13, 2022
#BoomerSooner‼️@OU_Football pic.twitter.com/a3cE4aEPPr
— Colton Vasek (@ColtonVasek) June 7, 2022
Boomer‼️‼️😂 @MiguelChavis65 pic.twitter.com/Zp8xfjSpry
— Colton Vasek (@ColtonVasek) April 27, 2022
Miguel Chavis led the recruitment of Vasek for Brent Venables’ squad. Vasek gives the Sooners 19 commitments in its 2023 recruiting class, which is ranked No. 6 in the nation by the 247Sports Composite. Vasek’s junior-season highlights can be viewed below, via Hudl:
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