Oklahoma State saw 13 offensive linemen hit the transfer portal - Eric Morris and crew have worked to put a patch on that bleed
Oklahoma State hasn’t been very impressive in regards to a solidified front offensive line in the past two years.
The 2024 season had high hopes with running back, Ollie Gordon, returning as the 2023 leading rusher in college football. Those hopes were soon shut down and Ollie Gordon and the running back room couldn’t manage the success they saw on the ground in 2023.
2025 was no different. Despite having multiple tough runners in Rodney Fields Jr. (now at Kansas State) and others, the Cowboys had an absolutely poor rushing attack in the 2025 season. Some of that was due to play calling, but a lot of it was due to coaching, offensive line blocking schemes and playmakers in the trenches.
The Cowboys saw 13 offensive linemen leave in the transfer portal. In return, new head coach Eric Morris and staff have reeled in 14 transfer portal and incoming freshmen commits to replace them.
We’ll breakdown down how this new incoming group of “pachyderms” will be better than the former group, giving new running back Caleb Hawkins holes to hit and new quarterback Drew Mestemaker time to make throws in the pocket.
INCOMING:
Desmond Magiya - Junior - 3 Star - North Texas
- Desmond Magiya, a 6-5, 329-pound offensive tackle transferring from North Texas, brings significant size and pass protection prowess to Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
As a redshirt junior with two years of eligibility remaining, he played 13 games in 2025, starting three, and allowed zero sacks.
His commitment bolsters OSU’s offensive line depth, especially amid transfers following coach Eric Morris from UNT. Magiya’s experience and Texas roots add stability and potential starting impact.
Braydon Nelson - Sophomore - 3 Star - North Texas
- Braydon Nelson, a 6-4, 321-pound offensive tackle transferring from North Texas, joins Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
As a sophomore with two years of eligibility, he started all 13 games in 2025 at left tackle, earning second-team All-AAC honors and a 73.2 PFF grade.
His 25 career starts bolster OSU’s offensive line depth amid transfers under new coach Eric Morris.
Johnny Dickson - Junior - 3 Star - North Texas
- Johnny Dickson, a 6-2, 296-pound interior offensive lineman transferring from North Texas, bolsters Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
As a redshirt senior with one year of eligibility, he started 20 games over two seasons at UNT, earning two-time all-conference honors after beginning his career at Virginia Tech.
His experience adds depth and proven stability to OSU’s line.
Tyler Mercer - Sophomore - 3 Star - Kansas
- Tyler Mercer, a 6-4, 300-pound center transferring from Kansas, reunites with coach Eric Morris at Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
Originally from Prosper, Texas, he started at center for Morris at North Texas in 2024 before a lighter 2025 at KU.
As the fourth OL addition, his experience bolsters depth and interior stability amid the portal rebuild.
Jacob Sexton - Senior - 3 Star - Oklahoma
- Jacob Sexton, a 6-6, 330-pound offensive tackle transferring from Oklahoma, joins Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
With one year of eligibility remaining, he started 14 games and appeared in 25 over four years at OU, despite injuries limiting him to six snaps in 2025.
The former four-star recruit from Edmond adds high-level experience and depth to OSU’s offensive line in this Bedlam-rival transfer.
Joseph Hanson - Junior - 3 Star - Coastal Carolina
- Joseph Hanson, a 6-5, 300-pound offensive tackle transferring from Coastal Carolina, joins Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
As a true senior with one year of eligibility, he started 10 games at right tackle in 2025, earning All-Sun Belt honorable mention, and appeared in 32 career games.
The sixth OL addition via portal, his experience strengthens OSU’s line depth and protection under coach Eric Morris.
Ashton Lepo - Junior - 3 Star - Michigan State
- Ashton Lepo, a 6-7, 316-pound offensive tackle transferring from Michigan State, joins Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
With one year of eligibility, he brings 28 career games, including starting all 12 at right tackle in 2024 before an injury-limited 2025 (four games, two starts).
The seventh OL portal addition and Grand Haven, MI native adds size, experience, and depth to OSU’s rebuilding line.
Shaun Torgeson - Sophomore - 3 Star - Portland State
- Shaun Torgeson, a 6-5, 290-pound offensive tackle transferring from Portland State, joins Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
As a redshirt sophomore with three years of eligibility, he started all 12 games at left tackle in 2025, jumping from FCS level.
The former three-star recruit from Ventura, California, adds starting experience and depth to OSU’s offensive line amid the portal rebuild.
Kai Holec - Sophomore - 3 Star - Indiana State
- Kai Holec, a 6-8, 325-pound offensive tackle transferring from Indiana State, joins Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
As a redshirt sophomore with three years of eligibility, he brings massive size but limited experience, having not appeared in games over two prior seasons at SDSU and ISU.
The former three-star recruit from Seattle adds developmental depth to OSU’s offensive line rebuild under coach Eric Morris.
Isaiah Bowman - Freshman - 3 Star - Conway, AR
- Isaiah Bowman, a 6-3, 295-pound interior offensive lineman from Conway, AR, signed with Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
An All-Arkansas selection and three-star recruit (247:83 rating), he brings elite physicality, relentless effort, exceptional pancake blocks, and quick lateral/foot speed for precise run blocking.
A December graduate freshman who flipped from Arkansas State, his athleticism (track discus) bolsters interior depth under coach Eric Morris.
Eli Holbrook - Freshman - 3 Star - Arlington, TX
- Eli Holbrook, a 6-3, 295-pound interior offensive lineman from Arlington, TX, signed with Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
A three-star recruit (247: No. 116 IOL nationally, No. 215 in Texas), he flipped from Wake Forest, marking the first pledge under coach Eric Morris.
His violent, physical style, strong hands, and finishing ability enhance run blocking and add depth to OSU’s interior line as a freshman.
O’Ryan Mosley - Freshman - 3 Star - Terrebonne, LA
- O’Ryan Mosley, a 6-3, 315-pound interior offensive lineman from Terrebonne High in Houma, LA, signed with Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
A three-star recruit (247: No. 2,147 overall, No. 56 in LA), he flipped from North Texas, following coach Eric Morris.
Mosley brings strong run-blocking support, having aided his high school’s 33 rushing TDs, plus offers from Arkansas, Penn State, TCU, and others, adding freshman depth to OSU’s line.
Kole Seaton - Freshman - 3 Star - Horn, TX
- Kole Seaton, a 6-5, 270-pound offensive tackle from Mesquite Horn High in Texas, signed with Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
A three-star recruit (247: No. 57 OT nationally, No. 93 in TX; Composite No. 768 overall), he flipped from Baylor on signing day.
Seaton brings huge frame, strength, track athleticism, and upside for OSU’s physical run game, adding developmental depth to the offensive line as a freshman.
Ja’Qwon Evans - Freshman - 3 Star - Shawnee, OK
- Ja’Qwon Evans, a 6-5, 295-pound offensive tackle from Shawnee, OK, signed with Oklahoma State’s Cowboys for the 2026 season.
A three-star recruit (247: 82 rating, No. 217 OT nationally, No. 34 in OK), he flipped from North Texas.
Evans brings strength (415 squat, 400 deadlift), physicality, good hand placement, lateral movement, and multi-sport athleticism (track, powerlifting), earning District 5A-3 OL of the Year.
As a freshman, he adds developmental depth to OSU’s offensive line.
OUTGOING:
Austin Kawecki - Wisconsin
Noah McKinney - TCU
Nuku Mafi - Purdue
Grant Seagren - Northwestern
Markell Samuel - Georgia Tech
Tyler Brumfield - Eastern Michigan
Jarrett Henry - UTSA
Gage Stanaland - Georgia State
Lavaka Taukeiaho - TBD
Davis Dotson - TBD
Kaden Carpenter - Kansas
Ryker Haff - TBD
Matthew Wade - Utah State