Arkansas DT Danny Saili transfers to Oklahoma for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Danny Saili, a 6-foot-6, 319-pound defensive tackle from Arkansas, has committed to Oklahoma after receiving a fifth year of eligibility. His transfer follows two seasons with Arkansas in which he recorded 10 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. Saili brings experience from multiple programs, including Hutchinson Community College and BYU, and his ability to occupy blockers is expected to enhance the Sooners' defensive depth. The Sooners aim to bolster their interior line as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Saili played two seasons at Arkansas, contributing 10 tackles last year.
- •He started at Hutchinson Community College and also spent time at BYU.
- •Oklahoma expects him to provide rotational depth alongside other defensive tackles.
- •Saili's mobility has improved after losing significant weight in recent years.
- •The Sooners are focused on maintaining a strong run defense.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Arkansas DT Danny Saili Chooses Oklahoma In Transfer Portal After Fifth-Year Ruling
"Brent Venables secures a massive run-stopper, a 319-pound interior force who brings SEC experience and elite lateral mobility to fortify the Sooners’ defensive rotation through 2026
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