Lokey Commits to Oklahoma Football

Denton Guyer defensive lineman Logan Lokey pledged to the Sooners' 2028 recruiting class on Monday.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Wrestling

Logan Lokey, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive lineman from Denton, Texas, committed to Oklahoma on Monday. He is the fifth player to commit to the Sooners' 2028 class.

Why it matters

The commitment adds a highly rated defensive lineman to Oklahoma's 2028 class, which ranks fifth in 247Sports team recruiting rankings. It also reflects the program's continued push for in-state and regional talent amid an intensifying recruiting landscape.

Lokey recorded 51 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks through nine 2026 games, up from 21 tackles as a sophomore in 2025. Rankings are split, with Rivals and On3 grading him 4-star and 247Sports grading him 3-star.

The players

Logan Lokey

A defensive lineman from Denton Guyer High School in Denton, Texas, rated among the top defensive linemen in the 2028 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners

The University of Oklahoma football program, which currently sits at 4-4 after eight games in 2026 and is building its 2028 recruiting class.

The details

Lokey took a gameday visit to Oklahoma on Sept. 19, when the Sooners beat New Mexico 14-6, and he attended the April 18 spring game. He is the son of Derek Lokey, a former Texas defensive tackle, and attends Denton Guyer High School.

April 18, 2026: Lokey attended Oklahoma's spring game.
Summer 2026: Lokey attended a Brent Venables Football Camp.
Sept. 19, 2026: Lokey took a gameday visit to Oklahoma.
Nov. 2, 2026: Lokey committed to Oklahoma on Monday.

Season Trajectory

Oklahoma's 2028 class ranks fifth in 247Sports team rankings, matching its position for the 2027 class, which has 27 verbal commitments. The Sooners' 4-4 record through eight games keeps their 2026 season unsettled as they face Florida and then Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Missouri.

Oklahoma's 2028 class now has five commitments, with the Sooners ranking fifth in 247Sports team recruiting rankings. Fans tracking the 2026 season should note that OU must still play Florida on the road this week and face Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Missouri to close the regular season.

The takeaway

Lokey's commitment shows how Oklahoma is securing defensive line talent for 2028 while its current team works to climb back above .500. Readers following the Sooners should watch how the remaining regular-season games shape the program's momentum heading into the next recruiting cycle.