Oklahoma Offers Top Defensive Back Prospect from East Coast

Sooners extend offer to 4-star safety Davion Jones from Charlotte, North Carolina

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The University of Oklahoma has offered a scholarship to Davion Jones, a highly-touted 4-star safety prospect from the Class of 2027. Jones, who hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, is ranked as the No. 125 overall player in his class by 247Sports. The versatile defensive back has already received offers from several other top college football programs.

Why it matters

Landing elite defensive back prospects is crucial for Oklahoma as they look to build on their recent College Football Playoff appearance and continue competing at the highest level. Jones' offer demonstrates the Sooners' ability to recruit nationally and identify top talent across the country.

The details

As a junior at West Charlotte High School, Jones recorded 50 tackles, 4 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 2 forced fumbles. He has also contributed on offense, catching 14 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown in 2025. Recruiting analysts praise Jones' versatility, speed and tackling ability, projecting him as a potential impact defender for a College Football Playoff contender.

  • On February 19, 2026, Davion Jones announced he received an offer from the University of Oklahoma.

The players

Davion Jones

A 4-star safety prospect from the Class of 2027 who attends West Charlotte High School in North Carolina. Jones is ranked as the No. 125 overall player in his class by 247Sports.

Brent Venables

The head football coach at the University of Oklahoma, who extended the offer to Davion Jones.

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What they’re saying

“Blessed to receive an offer from Oklahoma”

— Davion Jones (Twitter)

What’s next

Jones, who has already received offers from several other top programs, is expected to take visits to Oklahoma and other schools in the coming months as he continues his recruitment.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's offer to Davion Jones demonstrates their ability to recruit elite defensive back talent from across the country as they look to build on their recent success and remain a College Football Playoff contender.