Matthew Nelson
Matthew Nelson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brent Venables
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Oklahoma
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Oklahoma
Returning around him
- 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
Background
HIGH SCHOOL A consensus three-star recruit … touted as the No. 44 edge prospect according to Rivals and No. 52 by 247Sports and the No. 74 defensive end recruit by ESPN … ranked as the No. 5 prospect in Arkansas by Rivals, No. 6 by 247Sports and No. 9 by ESPN … named a 2025 AAA All-State honoree...