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Sooners are trying to kick off their 2028 recruiting class in an elite way with the best commitment possible

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Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle talks with an official beside Oklahoma coach Brent Venables during a first-round College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family โ€“ Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. , Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.

Alabama won 34-24. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners have the No. 1 recruiting class in 2027, but they are trying to do the same in 2028.

Depending on which recruiting site you use, the Oklahoma Sooners still retain the No. 1 class in the 2027 recruiting cycle. They would like to carry that over to the 2028 recruiting class , because who wouldn't?

The 2027 class has a blend of everything and may be set up to be the best class OU has ever had. The 2028 class doesn't have a commitment yet. Now, it's early, very early, but they would probably like to get that done soon.

They did have one in 2028, just not anymore. The Sooners had a shocking development this offseason. Losing RB coach DeMarco Murray means they lost their No.