Trace Rudd brings elite leg strength and high-end specialist pedigree to Oklahoma
Rudd is a high-ceiling 2026 Oklahoma commit who arrives with rare specialist buzz: Kohl’s Kicking grades him as a five-star kicker, while major recruiting services list him among the nation’s top kicking prospects. In the 2024 season, he went 5-for-7 on field goals with a long of 48 yards and hit 44 of 47 extra points as a junior, then later drilled a career-long 52-yarder as a senior. The big sell is upside and stability — the Sooners are getting a kicker with proven range, strong contact power, and the kind of résumé that makes special teams people grin.
