Oklahoma lands 2028 athlete Kamieon Compton-Nero

Oklahoma received a commitment Friday from Kamieon Compton-Nero, ESPN’s No. 1 athlete in the 2028 class. The four-star prospect chose the Sooners over Notre Dame, Alabama, Ole Miss and SMU after visiting each program this fall.

Compton-Nero, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound playmaker from Owasso, Oklahoma, is No. 42 overall in the SC Next ESPN Junior 300. ESPN reported that his decision came down to Oklahoma and Notre Dame.

His position history helps explain the athlete label. Compton-Nero began his high school career at quarterback for Rejoice Christian School, producing 3,335 yards of offense and 49 total touchdowns as a sophomore in 2025. He also made 95 tackles and five interceptions on defense while helping the program win a second consecutive state championship.

After transferring to Owasso High School for his junior season, Compton-Nero moved to wide receiver. ESPN projects his college future at defensive back.

Compton-Nero attended Oklahoma’s season-opening victory over UTEP on Sept. 10 and watched the Sooners defeat top-ranked Texas at the Cotton Bowl last month. He also visited Alabama, Ole Miss and SMU during the early portion of the regular season, while Notre Dame hosted him for its 31-24 win over No. 1 Miami.

He is the fifth prospect committed to Oklahoma’s 2028 class and the highest-ranked of the program’s four SC Next ESPN Junior 300 pledges. Under Brent Venables, Oklahoma has struggled for consistency during the 2026 season.

Oklahoma enters Saturday’s home game against Ole Miss at 5-4 overall and 3-3 in SEC play. After beating Florida 23-7 with interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten calling plays, the Sooners are pursuing bowl eligibility.

Why it matters

Compton-Nero becomes the highest-ranked member of Oklahoma’s 2028 group. His experience at quarterback, wide receiver and on defense gives the Sooners a prospect ESPN projects as a rangy, big-framed college defensive back.

What to watch next

Oklahoma hosts Ole Miss on Saturday at 4:15 ET on SEC Network while pursuing bowl eligibility.