Oklahoma Sooners miss out on 2026 4-star wide receiver
In recent months, the Sooners were spurned by Jordan Clay, who committed to Baylor, and Dallas Dickerson, who landed with the Kentucky Wildcats.
Although they've added a pair of dynamic tight ends in Tyler Ruxer and Ryder Mix, wide receiver is still a little light compared to previous classes. Oklahoma has six wide receivers currently on the roster from the 2024 and 2025 recruiting classes. Zion Kearney, Ivan Carreon, and Elijah Thomas have been making noise in fall camp and could be in line for increased opportunities this fall. They also have 2024 signees Zion Ragins and K.J. Daniels, along with 2025's Emmanuel Choice, in the mix for playing time.
Beyond that, the Sooners have a number of veteran wide receivers on the roster with multiple years of eligibility in Javonnie Gibson, Jayden Gibson, Isaiah Sategna, JerMichael Carter, and Jacob Jordan. So while the team would have liked to have a player with Groce's ability, they still have quite a bit of good depth at the position to build out the wide receiver depth chart over the next couple of years.
In addition to Ruxer and Mix, the Sooners have talented skill players like quarterback Bowe Bentley and running back De'Zephen Walker committed in the cycle. Though Oklahoma hasn't been able to land a wide receiver to pair with Odom, look for general manager Jim Nagy, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, and wide receivers coach Emmitt Jones to continue to look for talent to add to the Sooners 2026 recruiting class.
Davian Groce Recruiting Profile
Projected Position
Wide Receiver
Height
6-foot-1
Weight
190 pounds
Hometown
Frisco, Texas
Rankings
Site
Stars
Overall
Position
State
ESPN
4
36
4
4
247Sports
4
83
6
13
247Sports Composite
4
47
4
5
Rivals
4
54
7
4
Rivals Industry
4
60
6
7
Film
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