Oklahoma Secures Commitment from 4-Star Tight End Connor Arant

Oklahoma's in-state recruiting strength is reinforced by the pledge to a Bixby tight end who was recruited by new coach Jason Witten.

Overview

Connor Arant committed to Oklahoma on Sept. 16, 2026, becoming the Sooners' second pledge for the 2028 class after quarterback Trey Tagliaferri.
Arant chose Oklahoma over offers from multiple Power Five programs including Alabama, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Tennessee.
Recruiting services list Arant as a mid-to-high level prospect—Rivals places him near No. 315 nationally and 247Sports near No. 219—while ESPN currently does not rank him.
Reports describe Arant as a 6-foot-5, 225-pound two-way player at Bixby who excels as a run blocker and also contributes on defense, though published measurements vary between outlets.
The commitment continues a steady pipeline from dominant Bixby High School to Oklahoma and could help the Sooners build class momentum and attract other local targets such as lineman Gavin Wilson.