Oklahoma Sooners target defensive additions through NCAA transfer portal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners continue to bolster their 2026 defensive roster using the NCAA 5-for-5 transfer rule. Head coach Brent Venables and general manager Jim Nagy are actively pursuing two defensive players to increase personnel depth. Cornerback D'Yoni Hill has confirmed his transfer to the program, bringing experience from previous stops at Wisconsin, Miami, and Marshall. The team is also linked to Stephen F. Austin linebacker Jaydon Southard, who started 13 games last season. Southard is expected to contribute to the linebacking corps and potentially special teams if his transfer is finalized. These roster moves aim to provide experienced depth for the team's upcoming campaign.
- •D'Yoni Hill confirmed his transfer to the Oklahoma Sooners on September 7, 2026.
- •Jaydon Southard recorded 76 tackles and one interception during his time at Stephen F. Austin.
- •Oklahoma is utilizing the NCAA 5-for-5 rule to secure additional defensive players.
- •Hill brings over 1,400 snaps of collegiate experience to the Oklahoma secondary.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma Sooners looking to add pair of players to 2026 roster
"The Oklahoma Sooners appear to be adding two more players to the defensive side of the ball via the transfer portal.
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