Oklahoma's new general manager Jim Nagy wasted no time putting his stamp on the Sooners' roster through the Transfer Portal, and while the national recruiting rankings might not reflect it, the impact of his moves will be felt loud and clear in 2026. This portal class might not be flashy on paper, but it's built with purpose - and it’s packed with players who fit Oklahoma’s needs like a glove.
Let’s start with the headliners: wide receivers Trell Harris (Virginia) and Parker Livingstone (Texas). These two instantly upgrade a position group that needed a jolt.
Harris brings quickness and route precision, while Livingstone adds size and reliable hands. Together, they give quarterback John Mateer new weapons to stretch the field and move the chains.
But while those names will draw headlines, it’s the less-hyped additions that could define Nagy’s first transfer cycle in Norman.
Tight End Room Gets a Total Overhaul
Nagy didn’t just patch up the tight end room - he rebuilt it from the ground up for new position coach Jason Witten. The group now includes Hayden Hansen (Florida), Jack Van Dorselaer (Tennessee), and Rocky Beers (Colorado State), each bringing something different to the table.
Hansen and Van Dorselaer are the type of tight ends who won’t always show up in the box score, but they’ll be crucial in the run game - setting edges, sealing blocks, and giving the offense a physical edge. But it’s Rocky Beers who’s poised to become a fan favorite. At 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, Beers is the kind of all-around tight end Oklahoma fans have been craving - someone who can block at the line of scrimmage and still be a real threat in the passing game.
Beers is coming off a breakout season at Colorado State, where he set a school record for tight ends with seven touchdown catches and racked up 388 receiving yards. He’s not just a red-zone target - he’s a mismatch nightmare. Expect Mateer to look his way early and often, especially when things get tight near the goal line.
E’Marion Harris Brings SEC Toughness to the Trenches
One of the most important - and perhaps most underrated - additions came up front, where Oklahoma needed help the most. Offensive line depth was a concern, but Nagy didn’t just find a body; he landed a proven SEC starter in E’Marion Harris from Arkansas.
Harris has 24 SEC starts under his belt over the past two seasons, and he’s coming in ready to contribute right away. He’s already said he’ll play right tackle, which opens up some intriguing flexibility for offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh.
With Harris at tackle, Ryan Fodje could slide inside to guard, giving the Sooners a more experienced and versatile unit up front. Worst-case scenario?
Harris becomes one of the most seasoned backup tackles in college football - and that’s a luxury few teams have.
Kenny Ozowalu: From Unranked to Unleashed
Then there’s Kenny Ozowalu, who might be the most compelling story of this entire portal class. Just two years ago, he was an unranked recruit. Now, he’s coming off a breakout redshirt-freshman season at UTSA and arrives in Norman as one of the top 10 edge rushers in the portal, according to Saturday Blitz.
Ozowalu’s 2025 campaign included 17 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks, and 22 quarterback pressures in 12 games - 10 of them starts. He’s explosive off the edge, and his motor doesn’t quit. For a defense that’s looking to turn up the heat on opposing quarterbacks, he’s exactly the kind of young, hungry pass rusher who can make a difference.
Bottom Line
Jim Nagy’s first Transfer Portal haul in Norman might not be filled with five-star buzz, but it’s loaded with fit, experience, and upside. From impact receivers and a rebuilt tight end room to a proven offensive lineman and a rising edge rusher, this class was built to contribute now. And as the 2026 season unfolds, it’ll become clear just how well Nagy understands what this Oklahoma team needs to compete at the highest level.