Oklahoma Sooners push to lead race for 2028 wide receiver Carson LaCombe

Oklahoma’s recruiting picture for the 2028 cycle is starting to take clearer shape around its wide receiver board. According to Yahoo Sports, the Sooners appear to be in position to land another elite pass-catcher in the class, with Carson LaCombe from San Antonio, Texas, drawing increasing attention after a recent camp and visit weekend.

Oklahoma currently has one player in the 2028 recruiting class, and the push for LaCombe is being framed as a major add because of his national standing. Yahoo Sports reported that LaCombe is rated at 90.98 as a composite prospect and is listed among the top 130 players nationally by ESPN, along with a top-20 ranking at his position and a top-12 ranking in the state of Texas. That profile places him in the tier of receiver recruits schools target when they are trying to build a long-term aerial identity.

The Sooners’ momentum, per the report, comes from both proximity to the program and the way they have engaged him during the recruiting process. Yahoo Sports quoted LaCombe saying Oklahoma talks to him “nearly every day,” and that the staff has spent time showing him “all aspects of the school - not just football.” The report also highlighted that he specifically connected with the receivers group under coach Emmett Jones.

LaCombe’s recruitment is drawing competition from major programs in multiple regions. The Yahoo Sports piece lists Ohio State, Texas A&M, Florida State, and Mississippi State among the schools pursuing him. Those programs represent different recruiting pipelines and football styles, so Oklahoma’s advantage, as described in the report, is less about a single visit and more about sustaining regular contact and presenting a broader campus picture.

The Sooners’ case is also rooted in what a commitment would mean for roster planning. Landing an early, high-end receiver in the 2028 class would give Oklahoma a cornerstone target for future quarterback development and scheme continuity, especially as coaches commonly build passing offenses with specific player skill sets in mind. Even without confirmation of a commitment, a player of LaCombe’s recruiting tier can change the priorities for offensive recruiting across the board.

Still, the recruiting timeline in college football can move quickly. Yahoo Sports described Oklahoma as being “in the driver’s seat,” but it also made clear LaCombe is considering a group of contenders. The next indicates to watch are whether the Sooners can convert the relationship and interest into an actual pledge, and whether additional schools raise their level of engagement following Oklahoma’s camp-and-visit stretch.

For Oklahoma fans, the most immediate takeaway is that the wide receiver room is not only being addressed for the near term, but is also being actively recruited toward the post-current core. If LaCombe ultimately chooses the Sooners, it would be a significant recruiting statement for 2028 and a boost to the long-range stability of the program’s passing plans. If not, it will still clarify where Oklahoma stands relative to the national field for its next wave of skill-position talent.