Micah Rhodes flips commitment, giving Texas a 2028 class boost

Texas added to its 2028 recruiting class on Thursday, landing a commitment from four-star running back Micah Rhodes, according to Yahoo Sports. Rhodes is a Spring, Texas product from Klein Oak, and the commitment gives the Longhorns a second reported pledge in the cycle as they continue reshaping their backfield recruiting priorities.

Rhodes had been previously committed to Oklahoma before de-committing. The flip means Texas will now try to secure a prospect at the position of need that often defines college offenses, especially in programs that emphasize physical, downhill runs in the run-first phases of the game.

The Longhorns’ recruiting momentum arrives under the umbrella of what Texas fans have come to call “Sark After Dark,” a reference to head coach Steve Sarkisian’s recruiting and program identity. Texas’s message with late-cycle commitments generally centers on building a full talent pipeline, and a running back pledge like Rhodes is a measurable step toward that goal for 2028.

For Oklahoma, the timing is notable because losing a high-end back prospect after a de-commitment can force staff adjustments in recruiting boards. While the commitments to Texas do not automatically determine immediate roster outcomes, they do affect how both programs plan their recruiting timelines, scholarship distribution, and future offensive depth.

Rhodes’s decision also adds clarity to Texas’s long-term personnel direction. Running backs are often recruited with specific profiles in mind, whether that means burst through contact, power running, receiving usage out of the backfield, or a combination. With Texas’s reported interest now culminating in a commitment, the Longhorns can continue stacking backfield depth and developmental reps for future seasons.

Recruiting commitments do not finalize a roster, and high school recruiting classes can still shift with future visits, spring evaluations, and coaching staff changes. Still, flips like this one are especially relevant because they reflect recruiting battles that can swing recruiting momentum from one program to another rather quickly.