The Oklahoma Sooners' 2026 football roster certainly is not written in Sharpie yet.
Between the usual graduation departures and freshman arrivals, plus now constant Transfer Portal movement, it's nearly impossible to keep up with what the Sooners' roster could look like in 2026 considering it's changing daily right now. Then, there are also the situations like at linebacker with Owen Heinecke awaiting a decision from the NCAA for an extra year and Kip Lewis not yet announcing if he'll return or head to the NFL.
With all things considered, here's a fluid 2026 OU roster that will be updated during the choas, with expected starters and major contributors listed near the top of each position, and incoming 2026 signees at the bottom, plus transfers mixed in.
Oklahoma's 2026 roster after transfer arrivals and departures
Offense
Quarterback
John Mateer (R-SR) - still waiting on NFL Draft decision
Whitt Newbauer (RS-SO)
Jett Niu (R-FR)
Bowe Bentley (FR)
Departures: Michael Hawkins Jr.
Running back
Xavier Robinson (JR)
Tory Blaylock (SO)
Lloyd Avant (JR) - transfer from Colorado State
Gabe Sawchuk (R-SO)
Andy Bass (R-SO)
Jonathan Hatton Jr. (FR)
DeZephen Walker (FR)
Departures: Jovantae Barnes, Jaydn Ott, Tayor Tatum
Wide receiver
Isaiah Sategna III (R-SR) - still waiting on NFL Draft decision
Trell Harris (R-SR) - transfer from Virginia
Parker Livingstone (R-SO) - transfer from Texas
Jer'Michael Carter (SR)
Elijah Thomas (SO)
Jacob Jordan (R-SO)
Manny Choice (R-FR)
Trey Brown (R-JR)
Eli Merck (R-JR)
Jayden Petit (FR)
Jahsiear Rogers (FR)
Daniel Odom (FR)
Zizi Okwufulueze (FR)
Departures: Deion Burks, Zion Kearney, Keontez Lewis, Javonnie Gibson, Jayden Gibson, Zion Ragins, Josiah Martin, KJ Daniels, Jakeb Snyder, Ivan Carreon, Major Melson
Tight end
Hayden Hansen (R-SR) - transfer from Florida
Rocky Beers (R-SR) - transfer from Colorado State
Kade McIntyre (R-JR)
Trynae Washington (R-FR)
John Locke Jr. (R-SR)
Tyler Ruxer (FR)
Ryder Mix (FR)
Departures: Jaren Kanak, Kaden Helms, Will Huggins, Carson Kent
Offensive line
Jake Maikkula (R-SR)
Michael Fasusi (SO)
Ryan Fodje (SO)
Eddy Pierre-Louis (R-SO)
Heath Ozaeta (R-JR)
E'Marion Harris (R-SR) - transfer from Arkansas
Gunnar Allen (R-SR)
Daniel Akinkunmi (R-SO)
Caleb Nitta (R-JR) - transfer from Western Kentucky
Sean Hutton (R-FR)
Owen Hollenbeck (R-FR)
Darius Afalava (R-FR)
Kenny Wermy (R-JR) - returned from Central Oklahoma
Deacon Schmitt (FR)
Noah Best (FR)
Departures: Febechi Nwaiwu, Troy Everett, Derek Simmons, Logan Howland, Isaiah Dent, Jacob Sexton, Luke Baklenko, Jake Taylor
Defense
Defensive tackle
David Stone (JR)
Jayden Jackson (JR)
Trent Wilson (R-FR)
Siolaa Lolohea (R-JR)
David Rowaiye (R-SR)
Jacob Henry (R-SO)
Ace Hodges (R-SO)
Brian Harris (FR)
James Carrington (FR)
Departures: Damonic Williams, Gracen Halton, Markus Strong
Defensive end
Taylor Wein (R-JR)
Adepoju Adbawore (SR)
Danny Okoye (R-SO)
Kenny Ozowalu (R-SO) - transfer from UTSA
Nigel Smith II (R-SO)
Alex Shieldnight (R-FR)
CJ Nickson (R-FR)
Wyatt Gilmore (R-SO)
Bergin Kysar (R-SO)
Jake Kreul (FR)
Matthew Nelson (FR)
Dane Bathurst (FR)
Daniel Norman (FR)
Departures: R Mason Thomas, Marvin Jones Jr.
Linebacker
Kip Lewis (R-SR) - still waiting on NFL Draft decision
Cole Sullivan (JR) - transfer from Michigan
Taylor Heim (R-JR)
James Nesta (R-SO)
Elgee Webster (R-FR)
Marcus James (R-FR)
Barrett Travis (R-FR)
Jacob Curry (FR)
Beau Jandreau (FR)
Kristan Moore (FR)
Departures: Kendal Daniels, Sammy Omosigho, Kobie McKinzie, Owen Heinecke (petitioning for one more year)
Safety
Peyton Bowen (SR)
Reggie Powers III (JR) - also plays cheetah
Michael Boganowski (JR)
Omarion Robinson (R-FR)
Reed DeQuasie (R-JR)
Markel Ford (FR)
Niko Jandreau (FR)
Departures: Robert Spears-Jennings, Jaydan Hardy, Marcus Wimberly
Cornerback
Courtland Guillory (SO)
Eli Bowen (JR)
Jacobe Johnson (SR)
Dakoda Fields (R-SO) - transfer from Oregon
Jeremiah Newcombe (R-SO)
Trystan Haynes (R-FR)
Casen Calmus (R-JR)
Preston Mickens (R-SO)
Derrick Johnson (FR)
Departures: Gentry Williams, Devon Jordan, Kendel Dolby, Maliek Hawkins
Special Teams
Kicker
Tate Sandell (R-SR)
Liam Evans (R-SO)
Preston Tarpley (R-FR)
Trace Rudd (FR)
Departures: Austin Welch
Punter
Grayson Miller (R-SR)
Jacob Ulrich (R-JR)