Elite 2028 RB Micah Rhodes decommits from Oklahoma

Top Texas prospect reopens recruitment after committing to Sooners in January

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:06pm

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Spring (Texas) Klein Oak four-star running back Micah Rhodes, one of the top prospects in the 2028 recruiting cycle, has decommitted from the University of Oklahoma just a couple of months after pledging to the Sooners in January.

Why it matters

Rhodes is considered one of the elite running back recruits in the 2028 class, ranked as the No. 37 overall prospect and No. 2 running back nationally. His decommitment is a significant loss for Oklahoma and opens up his recruitment for other top programs to pursue.

The details

Rhodes originally chose Oklahoma over offers from Texas, Texas A&M and others back in January. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound back was long considered an OU lean prior to his initial commitment. In announcing his decommitment, Rhodes told Rivals' Sam Spiegelman that 'now is the right time because I feel at peace with my decision' and that he has 'built strong relationships with the coaches' at Oklahoma.

  • Rhodes committed to Oklahoma on January 29, 2026.
  • Rhodes decommitted from Oklahoma on April 1, 2026.

The players

Micah Rhodes

A four-star running back prospect in the 2028 recruiting class, ranked as the No. 37 overall player and No. 2 running back nationally.

Hayes Fawcett

A recruiting analyst for Rivals who reported on Rhodes' decommitment.

Sam Spiegelman

A Rivals recruiting reporter who spoke with Rhodes about his decision to decommit from Oklahoma.

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What they’re saying

“Now is the right time because I feel at peace with my decision. I've built strong relationships with the coaches. I love the environment and my family supports me 100 percent. Once I felt that, I knew it was time.”

— Micah Rhodes, Recruit

What’s next

Rhodes will now be one of the most sought-after running back recruits in the 2028 class, with Texas, Texas A&M and other top programs expected to make a push to land his commitment.

The takeaway

Rhodes' decommitment from Oklahoma is a significant loss for the Sooners, as he was considered one of their top targets in the 2028 recruiting cycle. His decision to reopen his recruitment will likely spark a fierce battle among the top college football programs to land his commitment.