OU football lands former Stanford OL Jake Maikkula in 2025 spring transfer portal

NORMAN — OU football has landed its first transfer portal addition this spring.Following his two-day official visit a few weeks ago, Stanford transfer offensive lineman Jake Maikkula announced his commitment to the Sooners. Maikkula chose OU over UCLA.

At 6-foot-5, 295 pounds, Maikkula appeared in all 12 games last season at multiple positions on the line, making 11 starts for the Cardinal. The thought is Maikkula could add some much-needed veteran depth for OU in the interior and potentially start.Welcome home, @THEJAYDNOTT and @JakeMaikkula! 🧬#OUDNApic.



twitter.com/3CaqwkD8Dj— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) April 15, 2025The Sedalia, Colorado, native, who entered the portal after Stanford coach Troy Taylor was fired, has two years of eligibility remaining.Maikkula was the highest-graded offensive lineman with at least seven games played in pass blocking last season, per Pro Football Focus.

The Sooners have lost tight end Davon Mitchell, defensive back Mykel Patterson-McDonald and running back Sam Franklin to the transfer portal.The spring portal window lasts from April 16-25.More: With OU football spring practice ending, here is what we learned about 2025 SoonersThis article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OU football lands former Stanford OL Jake Maikkula in transfer portal.