Owasso Safety Kamieon Compton-Nero Commits to Oklahoma
The consensus No. 1 Oklahoma prospect in the Class of 2028 verbally committed to the Sooners, choosing them over Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Alabama and SMU.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Football
Kamieon Compton-Nero, the consensus No. 1 player from Oklahoma in the Class of 2028, verbally committed to the Sooners. He is the sixth verbal commitment in Oklahoma's 2028 class.
Why it matters
Compton-Nero is a 6-foot-3, 185-pound prospect ranked No. 42 overall in 247Sports' composite rankings, and his commitment strengthens Oklahoma's in-state recruiting efforts. Keeping a top local talent at home signals the program's momentum with Oklahoma recruits.
Compton-Nero stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 185 pounds, and he registered 95 tackles, five interceptions and three return touchdowns as a sophomore at Rejoice Christian School. He finished 2025 with 3,335 offensive yards and 49 total touchdowns.
The players
Kamieon Compton-Nero
A consensus No. 1 Oklahoma prospect in the Class of 2028 and a safety recruit from Owasso High School.
Sam Spiegelman
A Rivals recruiting reporter who broke the news of Compton-Nero's commitment to Oklahoma.
The details
Compton-Nero, who plays at Owasso High School after previously playing at Rejoice Christian School, chose Oklahoma over Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Alabama and SMU. Oklahoma recruits him as a safety, and the commitment was reported by Rivals' Sam Spiegelman.
Timeline
April 18: Compton-Nero attended Oklahoma's spring game.
June: Compton-Nero praised the relational nature of Oklahoma's coaching staff.
Sept. 4: Compton-Nero attended Oklahoma's season opener against UTEP.
Oct. 10: Compton-Nero attended the Cotton Bowl, where Oklahoma beat Texas.
Friday (Nov. 13): Compton-Nero verbally committed to Oklahoma.
Season Trajectory
Compton-Nero's commitment reinforces Oklahoma's position in the 2028 recruiting cycle, where the Sooners rank fifth nationally. It adds a top in-state prospect to a class that already holds six verbal commitments.
Compton-Nero's commitment adds a top in-state safety to the Sooners' 2028 class, shaping how fantasy and recruiting followers track Oklahoma's pipeline. Readers following Oklahoma's recruiting board can watch whether the verbal commitment holds through signing day.
The takeaway
Verbal commitments can shift before signing day, so the figures tied to a recruit's rank and stats are best read as a snapshot of his standing today. Following a program's class over time shows how its recruiting momentum builds.
Further reading
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