As a new SEC member, Oklahoma’s recruiting grounds have gravitated to the southeast, including states like Alabama, Florida and Georgia. But the Sooners haven’t ignored the opposite coast. Class of 2028 defensive back Jalen Flowers — a native of Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA — announced Thursday that he received an offer from OU. Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Oklahoma!! #gosooners @COACHSTACE_ @BlairAngulo @GregBiggins @TomLoy247 @BrandonHuffman @SWiltfong_ @adamgorney @ChadSimmons_ @Realregular4 pic.twitter.com/310pxmYJ8T — Jalen Flowers 4 ⭐️ (@jf1owers) May 13, 2026 Flowers is listed at 6-2 and 185 pounds, and he plays safety for Palos Verde High School. The defensive back is a consensus 4-star recruit and is ranked as the No. 88 overall prospect from the Class of 2028. As a sophomore in 2025, Flowers was a defensive machine. He logged 50 tackles, five interceptions, three pass breakups and two tackles for loss, helping Palos Verdes finish the year 10-4.…