Matthew Nelson
Matthew Nelson is a four-star recruit from Bryant, AR (No. 458 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Oklahoma's 8 games this season.
Where Nelson comes from
- Bryant, AR
- Bryant
- About 300 miles from Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK)
- Four-star, No. 458 in the 2026 class.
Where Nelson fits
Oklahoma lists 20 defensive linemen this season.
Oklahoma defensive linemen with a game this season
Oklahoma is 4-4. Next: at Florida, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Bryant, AR
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brent Venables
Pass share
48.6%
250 pass / 264 run
Plays / game
64.2
8 games
Team sack rate
7.5%
293 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Oklahoma -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Oklahoma has produced 10 All-Conference defensive linemen. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. R Mason Thomas went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Joined Oklahoma in 2026
- 2026 Oklahoma VenablesYear 1 · Games –
- High school BryantBryant, AR · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 458 in the 2026 class. Signed with Oklahoma.Also from Bryant: TJ Hodges (Arkansas), Jakore Smith (Arkansas), Daniel Anderson (Northwestern) and 3 more.
2026
- Signed with OklahomaFour-star, out of Bryant