2026 In-state 4-Star running back includes Oklahoma in top 11

The Oklahoma Sooners have shown in previous recruiting cycles a desire to take multiple running backs in a recruiting cycle. They’ve signed at least two scholarship backs in each of the last three recruiting cycles.

The Sooners are hoping to do the same in the 2026 recruiting class. They’ve already received a commitment from four-star running back Jonathan Hatton. They’re also pursuing a number of blue-chip runners, one of which is a standout from the Tulsa area, Kaydin Jones. Jones dropped his top 11 on social media on Wednesday and included the Sooners.

Along with the Oklahoma Sooners were Oregon, Michigan State, Alabama, Missouri, Vanderbilt, Louisville, Miami, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Tennessee. He has a total of 22 offers, 21 of which are from Power 4 schools across the country.

Jones is a composite four-star running back, according to 247Sports. Oklahoma offered back in June of 2023.

An Oklahoma legacy, Kaydin Jones has spent time with the Sooners in camp settings, impressing those in attendance with his quickness, elusiveness, and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. A true dual-threat runner, Jones racked up 2,205 all-purpose yards and 19 touchdowns as a sophomore.

Jones displays fantastic contact balance, breaking tackles and picking up extra yards. He’s got quick feet and is an elusive runner. He’s shown the ability to line up in a number of spots on offense and can run a full route tree.

He’s got all the talent to be a dynamic player at the collegiate level and beyond. Here’s hoping it’s with the Oklahoma Sooners.

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