Oklahoma added 16 transfers this cycle, and two of the newcomers are already turning heads for one of the Sooners’ defensive leaders.
Kip Lewis was asked on the “Sooner Smiths Live” podcast to identify transfers who have stood out early, and he went straight to the offensive side of the ball.
“I go O-line,” Lewis said on the “Sooner Smiths Live” podcast." Big E (E’Marion Harris), I'm excited to see go out there and tear it up.
I like Trell (Harris). Trell's been fun.
He's been a little banged up, but he's been fun when he's been out there."
E'Marion Harris brings real size and real mileage to Oklahoma. The 6-foot-6, 312-pound tackle arrived from Arkansas after starting 24 games over the last two seasons, giving the Sooners a proven SEC lineman with a chance to step in at right tackle. Oklahoma also returns four of its five offensive line starters from last season, which makes Harris an especially important addition.
Trell Harris fills a different need. Oklahoma wanted another reliable threat in the passing game after Isaiah Sategna handled that role last season and Deion Burks flashed at times. With Burks now off to the NFL, the Sooners needed more consistent production alongside Sategna, and Harris comes in after a strong year at Virginia, where he posted 59 catches for 847 yards and five touchdowns.
If Harris and Harris settle in quickly and match the early buzz Lewis gave them, Oklahoma could get a noticeable boost in efficiency and explosiveness in 2026.
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