Upcoming Event: Football versus UTEP on September 5, 2026
Football
vs UTEP
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University of Oklahoma Athletics
2026 Spring Football Roster
Jersey Number 40
Matthew Nelson
- Position:
- DL
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 232
- Hometown:
- Bryant, Ark.
- High School:
- Bryant HS
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 … helped lead Bryant to the Arkansas 7A state finals each of the last two years … has recorded 51 tackles (22.0 for loss and 7.5 sacks) and a forced fumble during his senior season … also competed in wrestling and track and field in high school ... chose Oklahoma over Alabama, Arkansas and others.
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 … helped lead Bryant to the Arkansas 7A state finals each of the last two years … has recorded 51 tackles (22.0 for loss and 7.5 sacks) and a forced fumble during his senior season … also competed in wrestling and track and field in high school ... chose Oklahoma over Alabama, Arkansas and others.
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