Oklahoma Sooners’ sneaky transfer portal addition is taking advantage of a bad predicament in the best way possible
The Oklahoma Sooners are glad they grabbed wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne, who’s standing out during spring football camp with others out due to injury.
The Oklahoma Sooners wide receivers are bearing the bulk of injuries in OU’s spring football camp. However, this challenge might lead to unexpected advantages for the Sooners in the 2026 season, as players lower on the depth chart now have a chance to shine.
Amid these circumstances, transfer portal wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne is currently making a strong impression.
“I talk to myself, and I’m in my head all day like ‘these are the plays I know I can make.’ Coming out here, knowing the plays, going over the system, walk-throughs, and all that, it’s all fluent,” Alleyne told the media after one practice. “So getting out there and executing it makes everyone happy. I know I have the capabilities to do it. So, being out here and doing it is what’s best for the team and me.”
Sooners have troubling injuries at spring camp, allowing Alleyne to do what he does
Fan favorite and sophomore Elijah Thomas—expected to have a bigger season—is in a boot. He isn’t alone. Senior WR Jer’Michael Carter, who contributed late last season and was set to build on it in 2026, is also injured. Carter was seen in a boot with a crutch. Transfer wide receiver Trell Harris had a clean-up surgery and will likely miss the entire spring while recovering.
With these injuries, younger wide receivers on the Sooners’ roster are receiving increased repetitions, often alongside first- or second-string players they might not typically play with. This extra exposure is also allowing last season’s freshmen, such as Manny Choice, to capitalize on the chance to prove themselves.
Alleyne is a sophomore this season, after playing last year at Washington State. There, he finished with four catches for 72 yards and one touchdown. Alleyne played 13 games, but didn’t see the field much on offense. He did play a bit of special teams, with one tackle
OU hopes for a breakout year from Choice, Thomas, and others in 2026. And now, you may be able to add Alleyne to that list.
