Oklahoma began the 2025 season with a giant void at the tight end position. Since Brayden Willis departed after the 2022 season, the Sooners haven't had much production or impact on the offense from the position.
A lack of tight end production is somewhat of an anomaly in an Oklahoma offense, which over the years has featured outstanding performance at the position from names like Steve Zabel, Keith Jackson, Jermaine Gresham, Mark Andrews and Grant Calcaterra, the latter two of whom are still active in the NFL.
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After last year's disappointing 6-7 season, Oklahoma lost three tight ends from its roster and was forced to turn to the Transfer Portal to fill the glaring void at the position.