The nation’s top recruit for the 2028 class, five-star defensive lineman Kellan Hall, is making his college decision on January 3rd, right there during the Under Armour All-American Game. This is massive news. Every program hoping to land him just had their clock officially start ticking. Hall, out of Louisville, Kentucky’s Christian Academy, cut his list to 12 schools back in August, and believe me, the heavy hitters are all in the mix for this 6-foot-4, 265-pound monster.
Oklahoma’s Playbook: Can They Land Another Monster DL?
The Oklahoma Sooners are right in the thick of it, hoping they can pull off another signing day coup. They famously landed five-star defensive lineman David Stone at the Under Armour All-American Game just three years ago, and they are absolutely trying to repeat that magic with Hall. But here’s the kicker, it’s a different game this time. With Stone, the Sooners had that sweet home-state advantage. Hall, being from Kentucky, has consistently shown a lot of love for the Wildcats, which definitely adds a layer of complexity for everyone else trying to pry him away. Alongside Oklahoma, you’ve got LSU, Miami, Michigan, Kentucky, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Georgia, Oregon, Texas, and Ohio State all in the hunt. That’s a murderer’s row of college football powerhouses.
Hall’s Visits And Unstoppable Sophomore Year
Oklahoma has put in the work. Hall was in Norman on September 19th, watching the Sooners pull off a 14-6 win over New Mexico. He’s made multiple trips there and even seen them play other programs on the road. What’s he saying about OU? He’s consistently praised them for prioritizing him as a recruit and for their proven track record of developing players into NFL-caliber talent. And let’s talk about what this kid brings to the field. As a sophomore, Hall was an absolute force. He led Louisville Christian Academy to an undefeated 15-0 season and their fourth-straight Kentucky Class 3A championship. The stats are insane: 53 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks. He earned Class 3A Lineman of the Year honors and got named to the Courier Journal’s All-State defense. He’s a consensus top-100 prospect nationally, ranking No. 4 on Rivals, No. 3 on ESPN, and No. 2 on 247Sports. But here’s the real kicker: the 247Sports Composite and Rivals Industry Ranking, which average out all the recruiting sites, both list him as the **top prospect in the entire nation**. This dude is the real deal, no question.
So January 3rd, during the Under Armour All-American Game, is when we find out where the nation’s top recruit is heading. Every single one of those programs, from Oklahoma to Georgia to Kentucky, is going to be on pins and needles. Landing Hall could completely reshape a team’s future defense for years to come. This is appointment viewing, folks. Do not miss it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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