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Oklahoma Loses Commitment from 5-star Running Back
Highly touted 2028 recruit Micah Rhodes decommits from the Sooners after coach's departure
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:22pm
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Oklahoma has suffered a major recruiting setback as 5-star running back Micah Rhodes, the No. 1 RB in the Class of 2028, has decommitted from the Sooners. Rhodes, a native of Spring, Texas, originally committed to OU in January but has now reopened his recruitment, citing the departure of former Sooners running backs coach DeMarco Murray as a key factor.
Why it matters
Rhodes was Oklahoma's lone commitment in the 2028 class and a potential program-changing recruit. His decommitment is a significant blow to the Sooners' future recruiting efforts, as they now have no pledges in the 2028 class with nearly two years until signing day.
The details
As a sophomore at Klein Oak High School in 2025, Rhodes rushed for 1,307 yards and 21 touchdowns. He was named a MaxPreps Sophomore All-American. Rhodes also had a standout freshman season, rushing for 934 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was a MaxPreps Freshman All-American. Rhodes committed to Oklahoma on January 29, 2026, over offers from Texas A&M, Texas, Alabama, and others. However, his decision was heavily influenced by then-Sooners RB coach DeMarco Murray, who has since taken a job with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- In January 2026, Micah Rhodes committed to Oklahoma.
- In March 2026, DeMarco Murray left Oklahoma to become the running backs coach for the Kansas Chiefs.
- On April 1, 2026, Micah Rhodes decommitted from Oklahoma.
The players
Micah Rhodes
A 5-star running back and the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2028, Rhodes was Oklahoma's lone commitment in that class before decommitting.
DeMarco Murray
The former running backs coach at Oklahoma, Murray's departure to the Kansas City Chiefs was a key factor in Rhodes' decommitment.
What they’re saying
“His original commitment was heavily influenced by former Sooners running backs coach DeMarco Murray, now (the) Chiefs' running backs coach. Rhodes is now reopening his recruitment and has multiple options with several of the top programs in the nation.”
— Aaron Wilson, KPRC-TV Reporter
What’s next
Rhodes is now considering offers from several top programs, including Texas A&M, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, UCLA, Texas Tech, Oregon, Notre Dame, USC, and Nebraska.
The takeaway
This decommitment is a significant setback for Oklahoma's 2028 recruiting class, as they have now lost their top-ranked commitment. The Sooners will need to quickly regroup and identify new top targets to fill this void in their future class.
