Sooners’ Draftees: Where Did They End Up?
The Oklahoma Sooners saw seven players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, led by edge rusher R Mason Thomas going to the Kansas City Chiefs in Round 2. Interior lineman Febechi Nwaiwu joined the Houston Texans in Round 4, followed immediately by defensive tackle Gracen Halton to the San Francisco 49ers. Linebacker Kendal Daniels landed with the Atlanta Falcons, safety Robert Spears-Jennings with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and tight end Jaren Kanak with the Tennessee Titans. Receiver Deion Burks was picked near the draft’s close by the Indianapolis Colts, while undrafted free agents Jaydn Ott, Damonic Williams, and Keontez Lewis signed with Kansas City, Arizona, and Tampa Bay respectively.
If you thought OU’s recruiting class was busy, wait until you see their alumni musical chairs. The Sooners churned out pros like a fast-food fryer at peak lunch rush—except with more pads and fewer ketchup stains. The Chiefs, Texans, 49ers and a rotating carousel of NFL hopefuls make it clear: the only thing more predictable than Oklahoma churning players into pros is their experts’ uncanny ability to predict it after the fact. Stay tuned for next year’s sequel, “Where Did This Year’s Sooners Get Drafted?” coming to a commissioner’s phone near you.
Clutch Pitching Propels Sooners in Nail-Biting Win
No. 9 Oklahoma evened its series with No. 6 Auburn, taking a 2-1 road victory thanks to a dominant performance from starter Cameron Johnson, who logged over 100 pitches and fanned four batters over five-plus innings. Key plays included Kyle Branch’s RBI fly, Deiten LaChance’s go-ahead single, Trey Gambill’s highlight-reel catch at the wall, and bullpen heroics from Xander Mercurius and closer Kadyn Leon.
Nothing says “college baseball drama” like one run separating two top-10 teams and a guy named Gambill turning into Spider-Man at the outfield wall. It’s almost poetic: Auburn loads the bases, Oklahoma chokes out every iota of drama, and the Sooners walk off smiling after a dropped popup and a cameo from a closer whose name sounds like a Jedi. Someone cue the orchestral sting—this is why we watch.
Future NFL Stars: Who’s Next in Crimson and Cream?
After a banner 2026 NFL Draft haul of seven former Sooners, Oklahoma turns its gaze to the 2027 class. Key names include speedster Isaiah Sategna, versatile linemen Owen Heinecke and Febechi Nwaiwu, and breakout candidates John Mateer, Kip Lewis, Peyton Bowen, PJ Adebawore, Jacobe Johnson, Hayden Hansen, Rocky Beers, and Trell Harris. Under Brent Venables, OU’s pipeline of NFL talent continues to hum, while early-entry threats like David Stone, Jayden Jackson, and Taylor Wein loom if they maintain their trajectory.
Forget crystal balls—OU’s draft factory runs on pure certainty: if you don’t make Bolinger’s preseason list, you’re probably headed for a transfer portal cameo. The Sooners’ draft board reads like a buffet of future million-dollar paydays, complete with underclassmen threatening to bolt faster than a hot potato. And should the NCAA actually slow down Owen Heinecke’s eligibility, one wonders if Ou’s next rebellious act will involve playground politics—and whether the NFL will draft the whistleblower.
“Dude Alert”: Trent Wilson’s Spring Breakthrough
In Oklahoma’s spring practices, the absences of veteran tackles Jayden Jackson and David Stone opened the door for redshirt freshman Trent Wilson to “become a dude,” according to coach Brent Venables. Wilson seized the opportunity, playing like a seasoned upperclassman in the Sooners’ spring game and earning praise for his leadership and grit as he prepares to back up the incumbents in 2026.
Move over, Stone and Jackson—there’s a new dude in town, and he didn’t even need a skateboard to prove it. Wilson’s spring glow-up involved more than just showing up; he practically made the pads sweat bullets. If “becoming a dude” means punching holes in offensive lines and dropping one-liners in the huddle, Washington’s loss is OU’s gain. Next up: trademarking the phrase and selling T-shirts in the stadium concourse.
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