Seven Oklahoma Sooners were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, but what does that really say about OU Football in the grand scheme of college football powerhouses?
In this episode of HOF College Football with Jason Watkins, Jason breaks down why Oklahoma’s 2026 draft class should be viewed as a major positive for Brent Venables and his staff — but also why comparing it to the legendary 2005 OU draft class is probably overstating things.
Jason discusses the development of players like R. Mason Thomas, Febechi Nwaiwu and Grayson Halton, the impact of Oklahoma’s staff identifying and developing underrated talent, and what future draft classes could look like as more highly ranked recruits and transfer additions become eligible.
The conversation also turns to the bigger picture: Oklahoma’s future in the SEC, the importance of the 2026 season for Brent Venables, the pressure on Ben Arbuckle and the Sooners offense, John Mateer’s importance at quarterback, and why national championship contention remains the true measuring stick for Sooner Nation.
Topics covered:
-- Oklahoma’s 2026 NFL Draft class
-- Why 7 Sooners drafted matters
-- Brent Venables’ player development
-- OU recruiting momentum
-- Oklahoma’s SEC future
-- John Mateer and the Sooners offense
-- Why 2026 is a defining season for OU Football
-- What it will take for Oklahoma to become a national title contender again
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