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Oklahoma boosted its 2027 recruiting class by landing a versatile four-star athlete from Broken Bow, a move that adds speed and playmaking to the Sooners’ pipeline and further cements their in-state recruiting strength.
Oklahoma secures versatile talent: Greydon Howell commits
Greydon Howell announced his commitment to Oklahoma after a weekend visit. The multi-sport standout picked the Sooners over offers from Oklahoma State, Miami, Penn State, Stanford, and Arkansas.
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- Hometown: Broken Bow, Oklahoma
- Recruiting profile: Rated a four-star athlete by Rivals
- Decision driver: Recent on-campus recruiting stop
High school resume that turns heads
Howell is a true multisport competitor. He starred in football, basketball, baseball, and track. Last season he ran his high school offense and produced big numbers.
- Passing: 2,817 yards and 27 touchdowns
- Rushing: 1,514 yards and 20 touchdowns
- Played quarterback in high school; projected to move to wide receiver at Oklahoma
How scouting services rank Howell
Recruiting sites differ on Howell’s standing, but all view him as an intriguing athlete with upside.
- Rivals: four-star, 13th-ranked athlete nationally, No. 425 overall
- 247Sports: three-star, 25th-ranked athlete nationally
- Other outlets have varied evaluations based on projection and film study
Why this matters for Oklahoma’s 2027 class
The commitment strengthens a class already heavy with talent and local players. It also underlines Oklahoma’s ability to keep top prospects in-state.
- Current commitments: 19 players
- Class ranking: No. 1 for 2027 per 247Sports
- Notable in-state commits include Kaeden Penny and Cooper Hackett
Coaching plans and fit in Brent Venables’ system
Oklahoma’s staff values versatility. Howell’s background as a quarterback gives him strong ball skills and field vision.
- Projected position: wide receiver
- Potential roles: gadget plays, slot work, jet motion, and special teams
- Coaches see a path to early playing time if development continues
Next steps for the recruit and program
Howell joined Oklahoma staff and recruits on campus for a recruiting event ahead of his decision. The Sooners will integrate him into offseason programs once he signs.
- Recent visit: attended weekend recruiting event in Norman
- Program timeline: development through spring practices and summer workouts
- Upcoming season note: Oklahoma opens 2026 on September 5 against UTEP
