#18
Tyler Ruxer
Returning to Oklahoma for 2026
Meinrad, Ind. → Heritage Hills HS
via soonersports.com ↗Tyler Ruxer
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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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
Tight end · Oklahoma
Returning around him
- 63% 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
Background
HIGH SCHOOL A four-star prospect by Rivals and a three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN … touted as the nation’s No. 11 tight end prospect according to ESPN, No. 19 by Rivals and No. 28 by 247Sports … ranked as the No. 3 prospect in Indiana by Rivals, No. 4 by 247Sports and No. 8 by ESPN … 2025...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology