Oklahoma Sooners earn commitment from Kicker Trace Rudd

The Oklahoma Sooners have made an effort to improve their kicking game through the 2026 recruiting class, going all-in on kicker Trace Rudd from Overland Park, Kansas.

The Sooners hosted Rudd for an official visit during the ChampU BBQ and their efforts have paid dividends.

Rudd announced his commitment on Saturday to the Oklahoma Sooners.

He said, "Sooner Nation, I am home and 100% committed.

Unforgettable moment for me." He went on to thank Brent Venables, special teams coach Doug Deakin, and general manager Jim Nagy saying, "thank you...

for believing in me and giving me this opportunity."He's considered a five-star kicker by Kohl's Kicking and is the No.

27 place kicker in the 2026 recruiting class.He has quick hips and creates explosive power on his contact.

He is quickly developing into one of the top field goal kickers in the country.

- Kohl's KickingGiven the low margin for error in the SEC, placing a high priority on landing a top-flight kicker is critical.

With how good the Sooners defense will be under Venables, Oklahoma needs to shine on special teams and the addition of Rudd, who also had an offer from Texas Tech, gives them a chance to improve their kicking situation.

@OU_Football! SOONER NATION I am HOME & 100%COMMITTED!!! Unforgettable Moment for me.

Thank You @CoachVenables@Coach_Deak@JimNagy_Sooners for Believing In Me & Giving Me this Opportunity.

#OUDNA#ALLIN@BVNW_Football#PULLtheSLEDpic.twitter.com/0NsJcNXPzt Trace Rudd (@TraceRudd3) June 21, 2025Trace Rudd's Kicking HighlightsThis article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Oklahoma Sooners add kicker in 2026 recruiting class.

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