SIP Ep. 266 | Updates on a trio of Oklahoma 2027 DL targets + Previewing Sooners in the NFL Draft

(by Josh Callaway) With the NFL Draft coming up on Thursday night, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy hit updates on a trio of Oklahoma 2027 defensive line targets, round up the latest on some 2028 targets and set the table for what OU players will hear...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

How Oklahoma WR Isaiah Sategna Continued to Develop During Spring Ball

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — At Oklahoma’s spring game on Saturday, Isaiah Sategna made one thing clear: He’s still really darn fast. In the first quarter of the Sooners’ “Red and White” game, quarterback John Mateer found the speedy receiver wide open on a deep ball. Sategna hauled in the pass with only one man to beat, and the wide...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

What to know about the NFL Draft, OU players involved

(by Natalie Roe) When does the NFL Draft start? TV channels: ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. Start times: 8 p.m. Thursday for round one. 7 p.m. Friday for round two and three. Noon Saturday for round four through seven. Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. What team gets the 1st pick? The worst-performing team in the prior...read more from the OU Daily

R Mason Thomas suddenly surging back into Round 1 buzz at the last minute

(by Kellen Coleman) Will R Mason Thomas hear his name called in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night and become Oklahoma’s 50th all-time first-round pick? ESPN's Field Yates said yes in his final mock draft on the day of the draft, projecting Thomas to the Chicago Bears at No. 25 overall. Yates has been high on Thomas throughout...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Which Oklahoma Players Could be Selected at 2026 NFL Draft?

(by Carson Field) It’s draft day — and this year should be more fruitful for the Sooners. The first round of the NFL Draft will be held on Thursday in Pittsburgh before the second through seventh rounds take place from Friday to Saturday. In 2025, only two players from Oklahoma’s 2024 squad — linebacker Danny Stutsman and defensive back...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

NFL Draft Weekend Will Provide More Fuel for Oklahoma's Todd Bates and Miguel Chavis

(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma is on fire on the recruiting trail, but this weekend’s NFL Draft will offer more ammunition for defensive ends coach Miguel Chavis and defensive tackles coach Todd Bates. Edge rusher R Mason Thomas and defensive tackle Gracen Halton both have a chance to hear their name called by the time the second and...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Transfer DT Bishop Thomas has Transformed Himself Since Arriving at Oklahoma

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Bishop Thomas doesn’t fit the mold of what OU coach Brent Venables usually looks for in transfers. Thomas, a defensive tackle who signed with the Sooners in January, has now played at four college football programs. “For me, that ain’t it, getting guys in the portal who’ve been to four schools,” Venables said...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma's Brent Venables putting together the No. 1 class in 2027 recruiting


...from Adapt & Respond with RJ Young

How Oklahoma's Latest Offer Could Build Momentum for Sooners' 2028 Recruiting Efforts

(by Carson Field) Tahj Gray is one of the top players from the Class of 2028, and the Sooners have joined the dozens of other schools that are already in pursuing him. Gray, a 6-3, 225-pound linebacker from Montvale, NJ, announced Sunday that he received an offer from Oklahoma. Despite still having two years of high school football left, Gray...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SIP Ep. 265 | What did we learn about Oklahoma this Spring? + OU Basketball adds pair of transfers

(by Josh Callaway) With the Spring Game now in the books, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to wrap up spring camp. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green put a bow on Oklahoma's spring camp after the Spring Game on Saturday, break down the latest move by OU Basketball in the transfer...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

5 Oklahoma players who turned heads in the Sooners' spring game

(by Dekota Gregory) The spring game returned to Oklahoma on Saturday, and a few Sooners, especially newcomers, stood out from their teammates to ignite excitement for their future in crimson and cream. Using a traditional scoring format and a running clock other than the first quarter, Red Team handled White Team 31-3 in front of 31,407...read more from Stormin' in Norman

After encouraging spring, Danny Okoye 'has to lead' the Sooners in 2026

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — This spring was all about growth for Danny Okoye. That showed up in a big way at Saturday’s spring game. Okoye simply overwhelmed the second and third-string offensive linemen he faced during the exhibition. He finished with four tackles and two tackles for loss and dominated on the defensive line...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma Hosts Dozens of Highly Touted Prospects at Spring Game

(by Carson Field) The Sooners got their first chance to play in front of fans of 2026 on Saturday, as they hosted their annual spring game. While the exhibition was an opportunity for returners and newcomers alike to show out, it was also a chance for OU’s staff to show off the program to recruits. Oklahoma had a pair of 2027 commits at...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma is Fired up by the Energy and Leadership LB Owen Heinecke Brings to the Team

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Just before Oklahoma’s Spring Game got underway on Saturday, the Sooners threw things back to 2025. 50 Cent’s “Many Men”, which was performed live in the College Football Playoff against Alabama, was played right after the team took the field. This time, it was played to honor the latest Sooner who...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

John Mateer finishing off 'super productive' spring, confident he'll be different QB in 2026

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — John Mateer didn’t try to reinvent the wheel on Saturday. It was about keeping things simple and finding his playmakers in good spots. Mission accomplished. The OU quarterback was very solid in his second spring game in Norman. He completed 12-of-19 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown. The biggest...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma Backs QB Bowe Bentley to Build on Spring Game Debut

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Bowe Bentley’s first spring game didn’t quite go to plan. He completed 5-of-13 passes for 35 yards and threw two picks on Saturday, but he has plenty of supporters in the locker room who know he’ll bounce back. “He's a true freshman,” OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle said. “His first time really playing...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

HIGHLIGHTS: Oklahoma Sooners Football 2026 Spring Game - 4/18/2026


Full highlights of Oklahoma's 2026 Spring Game on Saturday, April 18th at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium...from Sooners Illustrated

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OU Football: 2026 Spring Game Recap and Thoughts


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OU Spring Game: Key stats, quick takeaways

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — As expected, Oklahoma came out on top in the annual spring game. The Sooners competed in the annual red and white game on Saturday at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. John Mateer led the red team, with the first-string offense playing five full possessions. Here’s a look at a few quick...read more from the OUInsider

Three Quick Takeaways From Oklahoma's Spring Game

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s Spring Game returned on Saturday. The Sooners staged four quarters of action for fans at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, giving fans a chance to get familiar with a handful of new faces. OU held out a few key contributors, especially on the defensive line, in an abundance of...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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