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Oklahoma tight ends enhance offensive versatility for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:03 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Oklahoma tight ends enhance offensive versatility for 2026 season
Summary

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables has revamped the tight end position for the 2026 season, hiring former NFL player Jason Witten as the new tight ends coach. The Sooners added transfers Hayden Hansen, Rocky Beers, and Jack Van Dorselaer to bolster their depth. This restructured tight end group aims to provide the versatility that was lacking last season, potentially creating matchup challenges for opposing defenses. Insights from ESPN's Cole Cubelic suggest that this change could lead to a more balanced offensive strategy.

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  • •Brent Venables has made significant changes after last season.
  • •Jason Witten joins as the new tight ends coach.
  • •Oklahoma added three transfers to the tight end room.
  • •The revamped group aims to create matchup problems for defenses.
  • •More versatility could lead to a more effective offense.
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  • 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma's tight end room adds versatility to the offense
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Oklahoma's versatile tight ends could create matchup problems and expand the offense in 2026.

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