The Transfer Portal doesn’t officially swing open until Friday, but let’s be honest-college football’s version of free agency is already in full motion. Behind the scenes, conversations are happening, pitches are being made, and players are eyeing new opportunities. It’s the nature of the beast now, and programs that wait until the portal opens to start shopping are already behind.
For Oklahoma, the wide receiver room is in decent shape-for now. The Sooners have depth, especially with Isaiah Sategna III expected to return, but if the portal hits them hard again, that depth could thin out fast.
Even if the current group stays intact, there’s still a clear need: OU needs a true No. 1 receiver, a game-changer who can tilt the field and dictate coverages. And those don’t grow on trees-or stay in the portal for long.
With that in mind, here are three names Oklahoma (and just about every other top-tier program) should already be circling in bold.
Jayce Brown - Kansas State
Jayce Brown isn’t just one of the most intriguing names in the portal-he might be the most polished. On3 has him ranked as the top receiver expected to transfer, and Saturday Blitz has him at No. 3 overall. Brown has one year of eligibility left after three seasons at Kansas State, and he’s coming off a strong 2025 campaign: 712 receiving yards and five touchdowns while leading the Wildcats in both categories.
But it’s not just this past season that makes Brown a hot commodity. He’s been producing since early in his career.
As a sophomore, he became the seventh-fastest player in K-State history to hit 1,000 career receiving yards, needing just 59 catches to get there. That speaks to his big-play ability-he doesn’t need volume to hurt you.
He’s a smooth route-runner with reliable hands and a knack for making tough catches in traffic. At 6-foot, he might not have prototypical size, but he plays with a veteran’s savvy and knows how to get open.
For a team like Oklahoma, looking to add a plug-and-play weapon who can step in and lead a young receiver room, Brown checks a lot of boxes.
Nick Marsh - Michigan State
If Oklahoma is looking to add size and physicality on the outside, Nick Marsh should be near the top of their list. At 6-foot-3, Marsh brings a frame that the Sooners’ current group largely lacks, and he’s still developing-with two years of eligibility remaining.
Marsh’s production through two seasons at Michigan State has been rock-solid:
- 100 receptions
- 1,311 receiving yards
- 9 touchdowns
That includes 662 yards and six scores in 2025 as a sophomore, following a 649-yard freshman campaign. Marsh is a classic outside receiver-he wins with strength, body control, and contested-catch ability. He’s not just a red-zone threat; he’s a reliable target on third down and a mismatch against smaller corners.
For Oklahoma, Marsh would bring a different dimension to the offense. His presence alone could open up space underneath for quicker, shiftier receivers, and he gives a quarterback a safety valve when the play breaks down. If the Sooners are serious about adding an alpha-type on the perimeter, Marsh fits the mold.
Omarion Miller - Colorado
Omarion Miller might be the most explosive name on this list-and the most under-the-radar, at least nationally. According to 247Sports, he’s the No. 1 wideout expected to transfer, and Saturday Blitz has him at No.
- After a breakout junior season at Colorado, Miller is heading into the portal with one year of eligibility left, and he brings serious production with him.
In 2025, Miller led the Buffaloes in every major receiving category:
- 45 receptions
- 808 yards
- 8 touchdowns
That earned him Second-Team All-Big 12 honors, and it’s easy to see why. He’s a vertical threat with elite ball-tracking skills and a smooth stride that makes him look effortless downfield.
At 6-foot-2, Miller has the size to win outside but also the fluidity to line up in multiple spots. He’s a true three-level weapon who can stretch a defense or beat you underneath with yards after the catch.
For Oklahoma, Miller would bring instant juice to the offense. He’s the type of receiver who can flip the field in one play and force defenses to account for him on every snap. If the Sooners want a dynamic playmaker who can take the top off and still win in contested situations, Miller is that guy.
Final Thoughts
Oklahoma’s receiver room has potential, but potential doesn’t win games in the SEC. The Sooners need a proven, high-end target to anchor the group and elevate the offense-especially with the kind of defenses they'll be facing week in and week out.
Whether it’s Brown’s polish, Marsh’s physicality, or Miller’s explosiveness, each of these receivers brings something different to the table. But they all have one thing in common: they’re ready to contribute right now.
The portal is a sprint, not a marathon. If Oklahoma wants to land a difference-maker at wide receiver, the time to move is now-because the rest of the country already is.