Sooners secure commitment from 3-star RB Jakoby Dixon for 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners added running back Jakoby Dixon to their 2027 recruiting class on May 31, 2026. Dixon, a 5-foot-10, 200-pound prospect from Brenham High School in Texas, chose Oklahoma over several major programs including Oregon, Texas, and Ohio State. This marks the Sooners' second running back commitment in this cycle, joining fellow Texan Keldrid Ben. Dixon, who was his district's MVP for two consecutive seasons, ran for over 2,200 yards and scored 32 touchdowns as a sophomore. His commitment follows an official visit to Norman and represents a key addition for new running backs coach Deland McCullough.
- •Jakoby Dixon commits to Oklahoma for the 2027 class.
- •He is rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.
- •Dixon ran for over 2,200 yards in his sophomore season.
- •He chose Oklahoma over Oregon, Texas, and others.
- •Dixon is the second RB commit, joining Keldrid Ben.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Sooners earn pledge from 3-star RB in 2027 recruiting class
"The Oklahoma Sooners have landed a second RB in the '27 cycle.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
College Sports•Oct 28, 2026, 12:00 PMA $500 interception and a running game at Texas, plus Jeff Traylor for Baylor? | Bohls' nine things
NCAAF•Oct 28, 2026, 11:55 AMFrom unknown to a star, how Oregon State landed and retained freshman Jesse Legree
NCAAF•Oct 28, 2026, 11:55 AMTexas Tech has entered the Bottom 10
College Sports•Oct 28, 2026, 11:08 AMOregon’s Dan Lanning Announces Devastating News on QB Dante Moore
College Sports•Oct 28, 2026, 11:07 AMMike Norvell Addresses Officiating Following Discussion With ACC’s Gary Patterson
College Sports•Oct 28, 2026, 10:45 AMMaryland men’s basketball’s backcourt is filled with impact players
