Tracking who has committed to Oklahoma from transfer portal

Fortunately, the transfer portal doesn't just take.

Oklahoma has added seven players so far from the transfer portal since it officially opened on Dec. 9. Those additions are compared to the 25 former Sooners who have left Norman through the transfer portal. However, most of those losses were from Brent Venables preparing for looming roster limits and cutting ties with those who weren't contributing much, if at all.

The Sooners will continue to hunt the portal for more talent until it closes on Dec. 28. Until then, this will be a one-stop page to stay updated on who all is joining the Sooners.

Jacob Ulrich, P, Kennesaw State

Venables & Co. didn't immediately start landing commitments from the portal, so Sooner Nation wasn't exactly thrilled when the first addition (finally) was a punter from a lackluster proram.

Ulrich was an underrated addition, though, from a position that usually goes overlooked. And the fact he came from a, well, terrible football team, actually is a plus.

As a freshman this season, Ulrich was second in FBS in punt attempts and first in punting yards while averaging 46 yards an attempt.

Luke Baklenko, OL, Stanford

Baklenko was the first addition at a position group OU was desperate for help at.

He brings over 1,000 snaps worth of experience at right tackle from Stanford, competing in two different Power Four conferences between the Pac-12 and ACC.

Baklenko has two years of eligibility left.

Javonnie Gibson, WR, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

As six receivers had already left OU, Gibson was the first at the position to join.

Gibson broke out this season with 70 receptions, 1,215 receiving yards and nine TDs at the FCS level. He brings needed size at receiver for OU, listed at 6-foot-3. He will have two years of eligibility left.

Keontez Lewis, WR, Southern Illinois

Listed at 6-foot-2, Lewis was another receiver with some size added to the mix.

Oklahoma will be Lewis' fourth stop after starting his career at UCLA for a year, spending two seasons with Wisconson, then playing at Southern Illinois this season. He's coming off his best season with Southern Illinois, though, recording 49 catches, 790 yards and five TDs.

John Mateer, QB, Washington State

Mateer was the No. 1 player available in the transfer portal according to every major recruiting service. He threw for 3,139 yards and 29 TDs compared to seven INTs this season. He's also a dangerous runner, rushing for 826 yards and 15 scores.

Mateer's 44 total TDs was the most by any player in the country this season.

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Derek Simmons, OL, Western Carolina

And now to make sure Mateer is protected.

Simmons started three seaons at the FCS between Western Carolina and Abilene Christian. He has SEC size, though, at 6-foot-6 and 325 pounds. Rivals ranked Simmons as the No. 29 overall player available in the transfer portal.

Simmons will instantly be in the mix somewhere on OU's offensive line with one year of eligibility left.

Isaiah Satenga, WR, Arkansas

Another receiver, but this time one that can return, too.

In his career, Satenga has 54 receptions, 632 receiving yards and three TDs after three seasons with Arkansas. He also returned 15 punts for 180 yards and took one back for a score, and returned 23 kickoffs for 500 yards in 2023.