Sooners strongly pursuing a 2028 recruit who could be SEC-ready by the time he’s on campus, as he has a trait you just can’t teach
The Oklahoma Sooners like what they have seen from Koehn Dial, and he’s liking Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Sooners are building momentum in the 2028 recruiting class, and their latest target could be the biggest yet. Koehn Dial, a 6’8, 300-pound offensive tackle from Battleground Academy in Franklin, Tennessee, is emerging as a major prospect for Brent Venables and the Sooners.
Dial is the No. 10 offensive tackle in the country per the Rivals 300, the No. 3 player in Tennessee, and an 87.67 composite-rated recruit. Oklahoma has already hosted him twice, and the early signs suggest the Sooners are firmly in the mix.
What Dial said about OU
Dial has spoken glowingly about what Oklahoma offers, and his words paint the picture of a recruit who has done his homework on the program.
“Norman has a really good community and a great college town vibe and has really good food. Coach Venables is an old-school coach who really focuses on developing his players, which really stands out to me. Then their offensive line coach, Coach Bedenbaugh, he’s an honest coach who knows how to put linemen in the league. Lastly, the Sooners are a blue-blood program that knows how to win.”
That kind of language from a top-tier recruit should excite Sooners fans. Dial clearly respects the coaching staff, and he recognizes the program’s history. When a player his age already understands the pipeline that offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh has built from Norman to the NFL, it tells you the recruiting pitch is landing.
Where OU stands in Dial’s recruitment
Dial also likes Ohio State, Georgia, UCF, and Kentucky. He has taken two visits to Norman, two to Ohio State, and one to Georgia. The Sooners matching Ohio State in visits this early is significant, especially for an out-of-state offensive lineman with SEC and Big Ten options on the table.
The Sooners’ 2027 recruiting class was elite, and the 2028 cycle could follow the same trajectory. Oklahoma is already predicted to land several other blue-chip prospects in the class, including Gavin Wilson and Dedrick Kimbrough. Adding Dial to that group would give OU one of the strongest offensive line recruiting hauls in recent cycles.
Why Dial matters for OU’s future
At 6’8, 300 pounds, Dial has the frame to compete at the SEC level. If he can add more weight and muscle through his remaining high school development, he has the potential to be SEC-ready as a true freshman. That would be a massive win for Bedenbaugh and the Sooners, who continue to build their offensive line through high-upside recruits who fit the program’s developmental model.
Oklahoma needs to keep pushing hard on this one. Dial knows what the Sooners offer, and the early returns suggest OU is in a strong position. If they can separate themselves from Ohio State and Georgia, landing Dial would be another statement in what is shaping up to be a loaded 2028 class.
