Oklahoma · SECOklahoma’s Tight End Additions Push Freshman Ryder Mix Down the 2026 Line
Ryder Mix arrived at Oklahoma during a coaching change and now faces a room reshaped by portal additions Hayden Hansen and Rocky Beers. Jason Witten’s presence gives the freshman a strong development opportunity, even if playing time may be difficult to find immediately.
AUG 23, 2026
01 · The NewsWhat Happened
Ryder Mix enters his first season at Oklahoma behind a more experienced group of tight ends, with Hayden Hansen and Rocky Beers joining the Sooners after the position underwent a major overhaul. Mix committed when Joe Jon Finley coached the room. He now works under Jason Witten, the former NFL tight end who took over the position. Mix was a high school senior in 2025 and had no college statistics from that season. The current outlook places him outside the main 2026 rotation, though his continued development under Witten remains a meaningful part of Oklahoma’s longer-term plans.