Oklahoma Adds Nelson, Johnson II to 2026 Class

The Oklahoma Sooners have strengthened their 2026 recruiting class with the commitments of defensive end Matthew Nelson from Arkansas and cornerback Derrick Johnson II from California, bringing their total to eight commits and four on defense. Nelson, a standout multi-sport athlete, and Johnson both cited strong relationships with the coaching staff as key factors in their decisions. Meanwhile, Oklahoma is no longer expected to host five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo, who is now projected to commit to Texas. In other recruiting news, Nebraska landed three-star offensive lineman Rex Waterman, who chose the Huskers over several other offers. These developments underscore the increasingly competitive landscape among top college football programs vying for elite high school talent. Oklahoma's recent recruiting successes have helped position their 2026 class among the nation's top 50.