University of Oklahoma Athletics

Jake Kreul - 2026 Football Roster

Defensive end Jake Kreul, wearing OU's throwback football uniform, down in his stance in OU's game against Kentucky on Oct. 17, 2026 at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Photo by: Peyton Martin/University of Oklahoma
NORMAN, OK - February 25, 2026 - Jake Kreul official headshot for 2025-26. Photo By Brendall Vargas/University of Oklahoma
Jersey Number 98

Jake Kreul

  • Position:
    DL
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    246
  • Hometown:
    Orlando, Fla.
  • High School:
    IMG Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
A five-star prospect by ESPN and a four-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … touted as the nation’s No. 25 overall prospect by ESPN, No. 46 by Rivals and No. 53 by 247Sports … rated as the No. 5 defensive end recruit by ESPN and the No. 7 edge by 247Sports and No. 8 by Rivals … ranked as the No. 3 prospect in Florida by Rivals, No. 4 by ESPN and No. 7 by 247Sports … participated in the 2025 Under Armour All-American Bowl and the 2025 Polynesian Bowl … named ā€œAlpha Dogā€ by 247Sports at the 2025 Under Armour Next Camp … registered 36 tackles (16.0 for loss and 4.0 sacks), 15 QB hurries, three forced fumbles and two pass breakups in nine games as a senior … totaled 39 tackles (12.0 for loss and 6.0 sacks), and 11 QB hurries as a junior at IMG Academy … logged 76 tackles (34.0 tackles for loss and 17.0 sacks), and two forced fumbles during his sophomore year at Bishop Moore High School in Orlando … chose Oklahoma over Florida, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Texas and others.

PERSONAL
Enrolled at OU in January 2026 ... major is management ... last name pronounced KRELL.
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