Declan Heying, an offensive lineman from Des Moines, Iowa, attended the Brent Venables Football Camp in Norman, Oklahoma, where he received an offer from the Sooners. The Class of 2028 prospect, standing at 6-5 and weighing 270 pounds, is rated as a 4-star recruit and is ranked No. 218 overall and No. 14 among interior offensive linemen by 247Sports. Heying expressed that the offer from Oklahoma is significant, stating, "It meant a lot... Oklahoma is also firmly one of the biggest names in college football." He has already garnered attention from several major programs, including Ohio State and Penn State, and has received SEC offers from Missouri and Auburn. Heying believes his performance at the camp was strong, stating he dominated for the most part, and he values the coaching style of OU's offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh, who emphasizes attention to detail. Looking ahead, Heying plans to return to Norman for a game this season to experience the Sooners' fan base.