Oklahoma Sooners Offer Prized LSU Football Defensive Back Target

Charlotte (N.C.) four-star safety Davion Jones remains a priority recruit for Lane Kiffin and LSU.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The LSU Tigers are intensifying their pursuit of four-star safety Davion Jones, a top-10 prospect in North Carolina, as the Oklahoma Sooners have now entered the mix and offered the coveted defender.

Why it matters

Landing elite defensive back talent is a priority for Lane Kiffin and the LSU coaching staff as they look to rebuild the Tigers' defense. Securing commitments from highly-ranked in-state prospects like Jones will be crucial to their success.

The details

Jones, a 5-foot-10, 170-pound safety, has an impressive offer sheet that includes Michigan, Ohio State, Florida State, Clemson, and North Carolina. He is coming off a standout junior season where he recorded 17 pass breakups and 8 interceptions. The LSU staff has made Jones a priority recruit, with defensive coordinator Blake Baker and secondary coach Corey Raymond recently visiting him in North Carolina. Now, the Oklahoma Sooners have entered the race, offering Jones as they look to bolster their own defensive backfield.

  • Jones received the Oklahoma offer on February 19, 2026.
  • LSU coaches visited Jones in North Carolina last month.

The players

Davion Jones

A four-star safety prospect from Charlotte, North Carolina who is ranked as a top-10 player in his home state. He holds offers from several top programs and is a priority recruit for both LSU and Oklahoma.

Lane Kiffin

The head football coach at LSU, who is working to rebuild the Tigers' program and secure commitments from elite in-state prospects like Davion Jones.

Blake Baker

The defensive coordinator at LSU, who recently visited Davion Jones in North Carolina as part of the Tigers' pursuit of the talented defensive back.

Corey Raymond

The secondary coach at LSU, who accompanied Blake Baker on the recent visit to see Davion Jones in North Carolina.

Brent Venables

The head football coach at Oklahoma, who has now offered a scholarship to Davion Jones as the Sooners look to add to their defensive backfield.

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What’s next

The next step will be for Davion Jones to take official visits to both LSU and Oklahoma in the coming months as he continues to evaluate his college options.

The takeaway

The recruitment of Davion Jones highlights the intense competition for elite defensive back talent, with both LSU and Oklahoma vying to add the talented North Carolina prospect to their 2027 recruiting classes. His decision will be a key indicator of the direction of both programs' defenses in the years ahead.