Oklahoma State Lands in Top Eight For 2020 Louisiana Linebacker Jabar Triplett

Three-star linebacker Jabar Triplett cut his list Monday from 15 to eight schools as he nears closer to a decision, and Oklahoma State remains squarely in the mix. Also included is Arizona, Texas Tech, Colorado State, South Alabama, Louisiana Tech, McNeese State and Southern.

The 6-foot-tall, 215-pound outside linebacker from Baton Rouge had previously named Oklahoma State the favorite in June shortly after an official visit to Oklahoma State.

These are my top schools that I will be focusing on, I will be committing on October 13 stay tuned ??? pic.twitter.com/wLEwNGzcn4

— Jabar Triplett ? (@PrimetimeJ9) August 13, 2019

Oklahoma State offered in early May this year, one of the first Power 5 programs to do so behind only Louisville (who has since been nixed from his list). A month later, he visited on an official, all-expenses paid visit where he saw Mike Gundy’s house, the House that Boone Built, and the facilities. Judging from his Twitter, he enjoyed his time at OSU.

…………….??? pic.twitter.com/mvTomG6q8d

— Jabar Triplett ? (@PrimetimeJ9) June 17, 2019

Oklahoma State was Lit!? ??#2020OrangeVZN? #GoPokes?? pic.twitter.com/SOLMwjwnw6

— Jabar Triplett ? (@PrimetimeJ9) June 17, 2019

Enjoying Stillwater!! pic.twitter.com/Df1MhS8vi4

— Jabar Triplett ? (@PrimetimeJ9) June 14, 2019

Triplett could be a natural replacement in OSU’s 2020 cycle for in-state star Brynden Walker, who decommitted from OSU and committed to OU earlier this summer.

OSU already has two commitments at linebacker in the 2020 class but both — in-state standouts Jeff Roberson and Cole Thompson — are listed as inside linebackers. Triplett is one of a handful of outside backer targets that also includes Arkansas star Catrell Wallace.