{
  "id": 8127253,
  "title": "Oklahoma Sooners projected to land pair of 2028 blue-chip prospects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/oklahoma-sooners-projected-to-land-pair-of-2028-blue-chip-prospects",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T23:41:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oklahoma-sooners-projected-land-pair-234138141.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma Sooners have secured commitments from two promising blue-chip prospects for the 2028 recruiting cycle. Tight end Connor Arant has already pledged his loyalty to the program. Following Arant's commitment, Sam Spiegelman of Rivals and On3 have projected the Sooners as top contenders for four-star wide receiver Dedrick Kimbrough and four-star linebacker Jay Schell.\n\nKimbrough, from Alabaster, Alabama, is considered a four-star prospect by both Rivals and 247Sports. Ranked No. 21 in the nation in wide receiver position and No. 152 overall by Rivals, the Alabama native has received 23 Power Four offers. His playmaking abilities, route running, and strong hands make him a potentially game-changing player at the outside position against SEC defenses.\n\nSchell, hailing from Rabun Gap, Georgia, is deemed the No. 1 linebacker in the country by ESPN and ranked No. 9 at his position and No. 135 in the nation by Rivals. With 38 Power Four offers, Schell showcased his prowess with 77 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and three sacks during the 2025 season. His achievements indicate that he is well on his way to a bright future.",
  "summary": "The Oklahoma Sooners are building momentum in the recruitment of 2028 blue-chip prospects Jay Schell and Dedrick Kimbrough.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}