Commitment analysis: Nate Anderson commits to Oklahoma

Merely hours separated the time that Nate Anderson was offered by the Sooners and his commitment to join Oklahoma's 2020 recruiting class. The highly regarded three-star offensive tackle from Frisco, Texas committed to Oklahoma over TCU, Arkansas, Baylor, SMU and growing interest from Texas A&M.

Anderson becomes the sixth Texan in the Sooners' 2020 recruiting class -- all from the northern part of the state -- and the first offensive lineman.

Oklahoma has a track record of recruiting some of the nation's best offensive linemen, which was made evident yet again last month during the 2019 NFL Draft. Anderson, while listed as a three-star tackle on Rivals, is in line for a rankings boost after showing out during RCS Dallas back in March.

Anderson was in the mix as the Offensive Line MVP of that camp. He lined up at multiple positions but projects best at right tackle. He's 6-foot-4 and a shade over 260 pounds, an athletic build for a light-footed tackle that can also slide inside to play guard if necessary. Anderson possesses 35-inch arms and a 75.5-inch wingspan, so he's a bit slighter in frame than most prototypical tackles but it does not affect his play whatsoever.

Anderson is an aggressive lineman who mauls defenders. He can reach two levels with ease and often knocks multiple defenders to the turf when at his best. During RCS Dallas, he showed his explosiveness off the ball, driving defenders and using his athleticism in pass protection against quicker stand-up edge-rushers.

The newest Oklahoma verbal is a perfect right tackle. He'll be a force in the run game blocking for fellow Texan Jase McClellan down the road and gives Bedenbaugh some flexibility to play guard just to get him into the lineup earlier.

Anderson took an unofficial visit to Norman on Saturday and before returning to Texas, had an offer. Two days later, he's the newest member of Oklahoma's class.

Arkansas had hosted Anderson earlier in the spring, but elected until this past week to offer. Ironically enough, the three-star was on his visit to Oklahoma when the Hogs made their move. This is the agile tackle that is ideally suited for Chad Morris' offense and a major misstep with timing.

Baylor has hosted Anderson a few times in recent months and was in a good position with the local offensive tackle. The Bears' momentum faded as Anderson's stock grew and more and more colleges -- namely out-of-state programs -- began to offer. Anderson would've been a major steal for Baylor.

Texas A&M did not offer Anderson while on campus a few weeks ago, but that could have changed after the staff evaluated his spring tape or encouraged him to return for prospect camp this summer. The Aggies were late on Anderson and were attempting to make up ground -- and quickly -- for the intriguing lineman.

Schools such as USC, Utah, Arizona State, Florida State, TCU, North Carolina and Oklahoma State all made overtures to Anderson when the spring evaluation period got underway. The Sooners were the only team successful in luring Anderson on campus to offer, which paid dividends with this commitment.