Oklahoma State Lands Three-Star Quarterback
Fresh off a double-overtime win over the Arkansas Razorbacks — featuring stellar late-game defense, timely throws from veteran quarterback Alan Bowman and a late-surge from Heisman candidate Ollie Gordon — the Cowboys now have even more good news.
Jett Niu, a three-star quarterback out of Lehi, UT, has officially committed to Oklahoma State. Yesterday, he de-committed from Appalachian State, citing “this choice comes after a lot of reflection and it’s not one I take lightly. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been recruited by App State and know they have a great program and culture.”
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— Jett Niu (@jett_niu) September 10, 2024
At 6-foot-2, Niu broke out in his junior season, throwing for 2,812 yards and 31 touchdowns. He’s shies more towards a traditional quarterback than a dual-threat with his size.
Per 247sports’s Greg Biggins: “He shows good pocket presence and feel, can extend plays and looks just as comfortable throwing outside the pocket as he does from within it. He’s a really good touch passer with a nice feel for layering the ball between defenders.”
Niu is now the first quarterback to join a growing 2025 OSU class that ranks No. 54 overall in the country. They’re recruited one four-star in DL Michael Riles, and 16 other three-stars including Niu.
Plenty will happen before Niu joins the roster, but as of now he stands to join a quarterback room that will include Zane Flores, Maealiuaki Smith, Garrett Rangel and Garrett Wilson.
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DEREK PARKER
Derek is co-founder of All Pokes and publisher for Draft Digest and Inside The Thunder for Fan Nation, powered by Sports Illustrated. He has been a sports writer in the Oklahoma market for five years now covering a variety of sports over the course of his career.