#88
CJ Nickson
Returning to Oklahoma for 2026
R-Jr. · Weatherford, Okla. → Weatherford HS
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CJ Nickson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Oklahoma
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Oklahoma
Returning around him
- 53% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 7 Oklahoma players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -13 net (16 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Oklahoma · Last season: 10-3 (AP #8) · Talent rank #14 · 2026 recruiting class #15
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #6004
Peaked at #6004 this season.
Background
2025 (OKLAHOMA) Did not play. HIGH SCHOOL Enrolled at OU in June 2025 ... a consensus four-star prospect … touted as the nation’s No. 89 overall recruit by ESPN and No. 152 by 247Sports … rated as the No. 10 defensive end recruit by ESPN, No. 17 edge prospect by 247Sports and No. 20 weakside defe...