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Sooners Dominate Preseason SEC Coaches' Picks
20 Aug
Summary
- Oklahoma's 2026 football team has 10 players recognized on preseason All-SEC teams.
- Specialists Tate Sandell and Ben Anderson were Oklahoma's only first-team selections.
- Five defensive players and four offensive players also received second-team honors.
The Southeastern Conference coaches have recognized the Oklahoma Sooners' promising 2026 football season, honoring 10 players on the Preseason Coaches All-SEC teams. These selections account for 13 total spots across the various preseason squads, underscoring the team's depth and talent.
Oklahoma's specialists were the program's sole first-team representatives. Kicker Tate Sandell, a transfer who won the Lou Groza Award in 2025, was also named a kickoff specialist. Long snapper Ben Anderson earned his second consecutive Second Team All-SEC selection.
On offense, wide receiver Isaiah Sategna garnered three Second Team All-SEC placements, including all-purpose and return specialist. Offensive tackle Michael Fasusi, a true freshman All-American in 2025, was the only other offensive player honored.
The Sooners' defense, which led the SEC in total defense, scoring defense, and sacks in 2025, had five players named to the Preseason Coaches All-SEC Second Team. These include defensive backs Eli and Peyton Bowen, defensive linemen David Stone and Taylor Wein, and linebacker Kip Lewis.
Punter Grayson Miller also secured a spot on the Preseason Coaches All-SEC Second Team after averaging 44.4 yards per punt and logging 24 kicks of over 50 yards in his impressive 2025 season.
