Sachse DE Lacy Credits Relationship with Joe Bob Clements for Early Commitment

Sachse defensive end Tyler Lacy committed to Oklahoma State at the end of April, picking the Cowboys over offers from Texas Tech, Louisiana-Monroe, SMU and Houston, among others. He credited the family vibe and comfort in the academics as a major part of why he committed when we talked with him this month, and on Wednesday, he was quick to credit one specific member of OSU’s coaching staff as reason for his comfort level with OSU and subsequent commitment.

“That man right there,” Lacy, pointing across the football field at defensive line coach Joe Bob Clements, told Scout. “He’s the best. When I walked in, he was just like a family man. It felt like I was already there and a part of the team. Then I came back and it was just more of the same vibe, the academic advisors, and everyone around the school just gave me a good vibe so I made the choice.”

Lacy, a strong-side defensive end and stat monster who is a member of OSU’s 2018 class, will play for Clements when he arrives in Stillwater next summer. Getting along and feeling comfortable with his future position coach was a priority to him, and the relationship he built with Clements helped him feel at ease to pull the trigger with the late April verbal commitment.

“What I like about [Joe Bob Clements] is that he’s a cool dude, he’s down to Earth. He’ll tell you the truth and tell you what you need to hear and how you need to get on it.”

Of OSU’s 12-man recruiting class thus far, Lacy is the only recruit committed to play on the defensive line. The 6-foot-4, 240 pound senior could be in for a breakout senior season with a high possibility of interest from more schools on the way.  But he’s more than locked in with not only a strong connection to Clements, but also his amazement at the football facilities (and of course, the barber shop!)

“The weight room is outstanding, the training room is beautiful. The locker room is so nice — it has a barber shop in it! I was shocked. The stadium is just nice and the indoor is outstanding.”