#27
Preston Mickens
Returning to Oklahoma for 2026
Southlake, Texas → Carroll Senior HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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 back · 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
2025 (OKLAHOMA) Did not play. 2024 (OKLAHOMA) Redshirted ... did not play. HIGH SCHOOL Lettered one season at Carroll High School … had three tackles in three games played his senior season … Chose OU over preferred walk-on offers at North Texas, SMU and Texas A&M, among others. PERSONAL Enrolled...
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