If you're a fan of Oklahoma athletics, you might want to remember the name Greydon Howell-because this kid is doing things that feel like déjà vu in Norman, and not just because of the dual-sport comparisons.
On Friday, Howell picked up an offer from the Oklahoma Sooners football program following an in-home visit from wide receivers coach Emmett Jones. And if that wasn’t enough to turn heads, OU baseball coach Skip Johnson has already shown interest in bringing Howell onto the diamond as well. That’s right-he’s a legitimate two-sport prospect, and he’s still just a junior at Broken Bow High School.
A True Swiss Army Knife on the Field
Howell is the kind of athlete who makes coaches dream big. Quarterback?
Check. Running back?
Sure. Wide receiver?
Absolutely. Safety?
Why not. He’s a do-it-all weapon who doesn’t just play multiple positions-he thrives in them.
Add in the fact that he’s a standout in basketball, baseball, and track, and you’re looking at one of the most dynamic high school athletes in the country.
While he lines up under center for Broken Bow, it’s clear OU sees his future catching passes, not throwing them. That’s based on who made the visit-Emmett Jones, the Sooners' wide receivers coach.
But that positional ambiguity has made his recruiting profile a bit tricky. Recruiting services like Rivals list him as a quarterback and give him a three-star rating, ranking him as the No.
51 QB in the 2027 class. Meanwhile, 247Sports doesn’t even rank him at the position.
But if you’re judging Howell by those numbers alone, you’re missing the full picture.
Numbers That Demand Attention
Let’s talk production. As a junior, Howell piled up 4,332 total yards and 47 touchdowns.
That’s not just solid-it’s elite. According to MaxPreps, he threw for 2,817 yards and 27 touchdowns, with just seven interceptions.
On the ground, he added 1,514 rushing yards and 20 more scores. Oh, and for good measure, he caught a pass too.
In his first playoff game of the season, Howell put on a show: 20-of-23 passing for 318 yards and five touchdowns, plus 11 carries for 136 yards and two more scores. That’s video game stuff.
And that’s just football.
Multi-Sport Star With Real Two-Way Potential
Howell’s athletic resume doesn’t stop when the pads come off. He’s already scored over 1,500 points on the basketball court.
On the track, he’s a state champion in the 400 meters. And in baseball, he’s considered a Division I-level outfielder-a rare blend of speed, instincts, and arm strength that has college coaches lining up.
That kind of versatility has naturally sparked comparisons to Kyler Murray, another undersized, electric athlete who starred in both football and baseball at OU before becoming a first-round pick in both sports. Like Murray, Howell compensates for his size with elite quickness, vision, and the kind of natural feel for the game you just can’t teach.
Offers Rolling In
Despite the recruiting services being slow to catch up, college programs haven’t missed what Howell brings to the table. His offer list already includes Arkansas, Auburn, Boston College, Miami, Oklahoma State, Stanford, UTSA, and Tulsa. That’s a wide-ranging group of schools across multiple conferences, all betting on Howell’s upside.
And now, Oklahoma joins that list-with interest from both football and baseball. If he ends up in Norman, fans could be watching the next great two-sport athlete to wear the crimson and cream.
Final Thought
Greydon Howell is the kind of athlete who doesn’t come around often. He’s producing at a high level, across multiple sports, and doing it with the kind of flair that makes you sit up and watch. Whether he ends up catching passes, tracking fly balls, or doing both, one thing’s clear: Howell is a name to watch-and Oklahoma’s taking notice.