Danny Saili commits to Oklahoma after transferring from Arkansas
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Danny Saili, a defensive lineman who previously played at Arkansas, has committed to Oklahoma for his final season of college football. Following a career that began at Hutchinson Community College and included stints at BYU and Arkansas, Saili brings experience to a Sooners defense recognized for its effectiveness. Oklahoma, aiming for a second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance in 2026, is bolstering its defense, which ranked first in the SEC last season in both yards and points allowed. Head coach Brent Venables emphasized the importance of the defensive line as the team prepares for fall camp.
- •Saili joins Oklahoma after playing 18 games for Arkansas.
- •He recorded 14 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss at Arkansas.
- •Venables underscored the significance of a strong defensive line.
- •Oklahoma's defense ranked first in SEC yards and points allowed last season.
- •Saili received an additional year of eligibility.
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — OU football lands Arkansas transfer DT Danny Saili, who was recently granted 5th year
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Arkansas transfer DL Danny Saili commits to Oklahoma
"Arkansas transfer defensive lineman Danny Saili has committed to Oklahoma, On3’s Pete Nakos reported. Saili will be playing his final season of college football in Norman for Brent Venables and the Sooners after receiving an extra year of eligibility. Saili’s career began at Hutchinson (KS) CC, where he played from 2022-2023. He then transferred to […]
"Oklahoma landed a commitment from Arkansas transfer defensive tackle Danny Saili on Monday. Saili was recently granted a fifth year of eligibility.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:48 AMOU football lands Arkansas transfer DT Danny Saili, who was recently granted 5th year
Oklahoma landed a commitment from Arkansas transfer defensive tackle Danny Saili on Monday. Saili was recently granted a fifth year of eligibility.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:45 AMArkansas transfer DL Danny Saili commits to Oklahoma
Arkansas transfer defensive lineman Danny Saili has committed to Oklahoma, On3’s Pete Nakos reported. Saili will be playing his final season of college football in Norman for Brent Venables and the Sooners after receiving an extra year of eligibility. Saili’s career began at Hutchinson (KS) CC, where he played from 2022-2023. He then transferred to […]
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