Who could the Oklahoma Sooners have selected in the 2027 NFL Draft?
The article projects which Oklahoma Sooners players could be selected in the 2027 NFL Draft, highlighting a mix of seniors in their final eligibility year and underclassmen who may declare early. With strong retention under coach Brent Venables and GM Jim Nagy, Oklahoma is expected to have another productive draft class. Key seniors include John Mateer and Owen Heinecke, while juniors like Jayden Jackson and David Stone are potential early entrants.
- ▪The 2026 Oklahoma Sooners roster includes numerous seniors and redshirt seniors who could be drafted in 2027 after exhausting their eligibility.
- ▪Players such as Jayden Jackson, David Stone, and Taylor Wein are among the underclassmen most likely to enter the 2027 NFL Draft early.
- ▪Oklahoma had seven players drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, the program's best under Brent Venables.
- ▪Retention has been a focus for the Sooners, contributing to a deep and talented roster heading into the 2026 season.
- ▪Jim Nagy serves as the team's general manager, working alongside Venables to build a championship-caliber program.
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