2028 four-star running back Micah Rhodes is once again trending toward a commitment in the months following his decommitment from Oklahoma.34 programs have offered Rhodes scholarships, and contenders have begun to separate themselves in his recruitment. Sam Spiegelman of Rivals reported that Texas and Georgia are prime contenders for Rhodes' commitment.Where does Rhodes rank in the class of 2028?Rhodes is the No. 5 running back, No. 9 prospect from Texas and the No. 73 overall prospect in the 2028 Rivals 300 rankings.The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder ended his outstanding freshman season with 934 rush yards and 10 touchdowns for Klein Oak High School. He was named the Offensive Newcomer of the Year in his district and earned Freshman All-America honors from MaxPreps in 2024.MaxPreps once again showered Rhodes in accolades in 2025, naming him to its Sophomore All-America team. He has already received an invitation to the 2027 Polynesian Bowl.Gabe Brooks of 247Sports called Rhodes a "well-rounded back who does several position-specific duties well" and noted his ability to "play through contact and regularly finishes runs" in an evaluation from August of 2025.Why is Texas so invested in Rhodes' recruitment?Texas coach Steve Sarkisian went 5-7 during his first season with the Longhorns.