NORMAN — As a 5-star prospect in the Class of 2026, Jake Kreul had the opportunity to pick where he wanted to play college football. Kreul, an edge rusher who played high school football at IMG Academy, was the No. 21 overall prospect in the 2026 class, per ESPN. The defensive end earned an offer from nearly every major program before narrowing his list down to Oklahoma, Texas and Ole Miss. OU was one of the first schools to pursue Kreul, and early into the recruiting process, the prospect admired defensive ends coach Miguel Chavis ’ character and transparency. “What I saw throughout the recruiting process, I believed in it,” Kreul said. “I knew we would win games.” Kreul announced his commitment to Oklahoma in June 2025 before enrolling at the university in January. Since arriving in Norman, Kreul and his true freshman teammates underwent winter workouts before competing in their month-long spring practice period.…