Heading into 2026, Oklahoma’s tight end room looks far more different than any other position group did in 2025. The Sooners hired NFL great Jason Witten to replace Joe Jon Finley as their tight ends coach. OU also signed three tight ends — Rocky Beers , Hayden Hansen and Jack Van Dorselaer — from the transfer portal. Oklahoma also signed two tight ends as part of its 2026 recruiting class: Tyler Ruxer and Ryder Mix . Ruxer stands 6-4, weighs 225 pounds and hails from Meinrad, IN. He was a 4-star prospect in the Class of 2026, per Rivals. As a true freshman, Ruxer likely won’t get any starting reps in 2026. But the young tight end is ready to help lay the groundwork for future success out of the position group. “We have a great relationship in the room,” Ruxer said. “There’s an understanding that the tight end room needs to get a lot better.” As a senior at Heritage Hills High School, Ruxer caught 53 passes for 819 yards and seven touchdowns.…