Matthew Nelson
Freshman defensive lineman on Oklahoma's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 247 lb · Bryant, AR · Bryant HS
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 458 nationally · Signed with Oklahoma
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Oklahoma's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Oklahoma in 2026.
Matthew Nelson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Oklahoma4-star out of Bryant
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brent Venables
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Oklahoma -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Oklahoma has produced 7 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-Americans. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. David Stone was one of them, an All-American.
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 #17 · 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...
The defensive line · Oklahoma
- #44Taylor Wein15 tackles for loss · 2025
- David Stone8 tackles for loss · 2025
- #94Kenny Ozowalu6 tackles for loss · 2025
- #65Jayden Jackson5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #40Matthew Nelsonno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Oklahoma team page