What Each Oklahoma Transfer Is Rated in College Football 26
The transfer portal giveth, and the transfer portal taketh away, and Oklahoma felt both sides of that reality after the 2025 season. The Sooners saw 24 players enter the portal, with most of them finding new homes across the country. At the same time, Oklahoma added 15 incoming transfers aimed at shoring up specific weaknesses rather than rebuilding the roster from the ground up.
That naturally raises the biggest question for fans: How good are the newcomers, really?
Opinions vary wildly depending on who you ask. Fans of the schools these players left may downplay their impact, while Oklahoma supporters are more likely to view each addition as a potential star. With so much subjectivity involved, one way to add context is to look at how the players are evaluated numerically, specifically, by EA.
With the release of College Football 26, player ratings provide a snapshot of how the game's developers view Oklahoma's transfer class heading into the 2026 season.
College Football 26 Transfer Ratings
EA released College Football 26 in July and continued to update player ratings throughout the season based on performance, depth-chart movement, and overall impact. In the most recent roster update, Oklahoma's incoming transfers received the following grades:
WR Trell Harris (Virginia): 85
WR Parker Livingstone (Texas): 83
TE Rocky Beers (Colorado State): 82
RB Lloyd Avant (Colorado State): 81
TE Hayden Hansen (Florida): 80
OL Caleb Nitta (Western Kentucky): 77
DL Bishop Thomas (Georgia State): 77
LB Cole Sullivan (Michigan): 77
OL E'Marion Harris (Arkansas): 75
TE Jack Van Dorselaer (Tennessee): 74
OL Peyton Joseph (Georgia Tech): 72
DB Dakoda Fields (Oregon): 71
DE Kenny Ozowalu (UTSA): 69
N/A: WR Mackenzie Alleyne (Washington State)
N/A: DB Prince Ijioma (Mississippi Valley State)
While these ratings don't guarantee on-field success, they do provide a useful baseline, especially for players gamers might target when building rosters or spending College Football 26 Coins in dynasty or ultimate team-style modes.
The Headliners
The two most eye-catching portal additions were wide receivers Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone. Harris checks in with an 85 rating after a productive 2025 season at Virginia, where he caught 59 passes for 847 yards and five touchdowns. Livingstone, rated 83, made waves as a redshirt freshman at Texas, hauling in 29 receptions for 516 yards and six scores.
These ratings reflect Oklahoma's clear goal: immediately upgrade its wide receiver room with proven production and upside.
Tight End Help Arrives at the Right Time
Oklahoma's tight end situation was a glaring concern entering 2026, making the ratings of Rocky Beers (82) and Hayden Hansen (80) particularly encouraging. With Jaren Kanak no longer in the picture and only reserve contributors returning, tight end was a major position of need.
EA's evaluations suggest that both Beers and Hansen are capable of stepping in as meaningful contributors right away, something that aligns well with Oklahoma's portal strategy.
Lower Ratings, Higher Context
Some of the lower-rated transfers are easy to understand. Dakoda Fields (71) and Peyton Joseph (72) are former Power Four players who simply didn't see much playing time at their previous stops. Limited on-field exposure often translates to lower ratings in EA's system.
More surprising, however, are the grades for Cole Sullivan and Kenny Ozowalu. Sullivan's 77 rating seems modest considering his 2025 production at Michigan, where he recorded 44 total tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks, and multiple forced turnovers. Ozowalu's 69 rating is the lowest among OU's transfers, despite being one of UTSA's more productive defensive players.
Why Some Transfers Aren't Rated
Two Oklahoma signees, Mackenzie Alleyne and Prince Ijioma, do not appear in College Football 26. Ijioma transferred from Mississippi Valley State, an FCS school not included in the game. Alleyne, despite playing for Washington State, may not have opted into the game, which would explain his absence.
How Do OU's Departures Compare
Interestingly, the players leaving Oklahoma generally carry higher ratings than those arriving. Several departing Sooners, such as DB Kendel Dolby (84), WR Javonnie Gibson (82), and LB Sammy Omosigho (80), showed real promise during their time in Norman.
That discrepancy isn't necessarily a negative. Oklahoma wasn't trying to overhaul its roster; it was looking to reinforce it. Unlike programs starting from scratch, the Sooners focused on targeted additions rather than star-chasing.
Returning Talent Still Sets the Ceiling
Oklahoma's roster remains strong thanks to several elite returners. Defensive tackle David Stone leads the way with a 90 rating, followed closely by defensive backs Peyton Bowen (89) and Eli Bowen (88). On offense, quarterback John Mateer and wide receiver Isaiah Sategna both sit at 88.
OU will return nine players rated 85 or higher in 2025, though it does lose its three top-rated players, R Mason Thomas, Febechi Nwaiwu, and Gracen Halton, all of whom graded out at 91.
Final Takeaway
The ratings should always be taken with a grain of salt. Still, if the numbers tell us anything, it's that Oklahoma largely accomplished its transfer portal mission. The Sooners added immediate help at wide receiver and tight end, supplemented depth elsewhere, and avoided unnecessary roster upheaval.
Whether on the real field or in College Football 26, Oklahoma looks well-positioned to remain competitive, without needing to spend College Football 26 Coins or chase ratings alone.
MMOexp College Football 26 Team