Scott WrightThe Oklahoman
STILLWATER — After adding 23 football players from the transfer portal over the winter — 21 of whom remain with the program — Oklahoma State has been nearly as busy this spring.
OSU has added another 17 transfers over the last month, spanning from Power 4 programs to the Division II level. The additions fill needs at positions like receiver, defensive back and in the pass rush, and add depth in key areas like quarterback and offensive line.
The Cowboys could still be facing further cuts to the roster, which is well beyond the expected 105-player limit. But the roster requirements have not been finalized yet, so those decisions will be made another day.
For now, let’s take a look at the 17-player transfer class OSU has put together this spring:
Ranking OSU football’s 2025 spring transfer class
1. Zaquan Patterson, S, Miami
A 6-foot, 195-pound safety from Hollywood, Florida, Patterson was rated as a five-star recruit by Rivals, and a four-star by the 247Sports composite rankings when he signed with Miami in the 2024 class. He appeared in all 13 games last fall, finishing with 19 tackles and three pass breakups. The Cowboys have added a lot of new faces at safety, but Patterson’s profile, combined with what he showed in growing his role as a true freshman last fall, creates a lot of excitement.2. Taje McCoy, EDGE, Colorado
The Cowboys were in on McCoy when he was The Oklahoman’s All-State Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at Putnam City High School in the fall of 2022. Colorado won out, and McCoy bulked up to 250 pounds on his 6-foot-2 frame over his two years in Deion Sanders’ program. He had 23 tackles and four sacks as a redshirt freshman last fall and is excited for the opportunity to be back in his home state.3. De’Marion Thomas, DT, Vanderbilt
Another homegrown product, Thomas is a 6-foot-2, 334-pound defensive tackle from Union High School in Tulsa. He appeared in 23 games over two years at Vanderbilt, starting all 13 last season. He’s a unique addition in that he has a good amount of experience, but still a couple years of eligibility remaining to help add depth at a senior-heavy position for the Cowboys.
4. Terrill Davis, WR, Central Oklahoma
A Division II All-American at UCO last fall, Davis had 1,609 yards and 15 touchdowns on 109 catches as a redshirt junior for the Bronchos. The 6-foot, 200-pound Davis is physically gifted, yet still a bit raw, considering he had never played football before his senior season at Choctaw in 2020.5. Darius Thomas, LB, Louisville
The 6-foot-2, 212-pound Thomas played three years at Western Kentucky, where he was coached by new OSU linebackers coach Kap Dede. He had 54 tackles with 6.5 for loss and 4.0 sacks last season, then entered the portal, landing at Louisville for the spring semester before returning to the portal in April. He adds more veteran depth to a linebacker group that is being fully made over.
6. DeAndre Boykins, CB, North Carolina
A 6-foot, 200-pound cornerback, Boykins is an intriguing addition because of his productive early career. A full-time starter as a sophomore in 2022, Boykins had 67 tackles with two sacks, eight pass breakups and an interception. He suffered an injury that wiped out his 2023 season, and he was relegated to a backup role last year. Can he return to form as a redshirt senior for the Cowboys?7. Bob Schick, OL, Virginia Tech
A 6-foot-6, 303-pound super-senior, Schick can play tackle or guard. He brings valuable experience, having played 1,276 snaps and allowed just one sack over his three years at Virginia Tech. The offensive line remains an uncertain element of this team as new coaches Andrew Mitchell and Cooper Bassett rebuilt almost the entire two-deep.8. Cam Abshire, WR, Emory & Henry
Abshire is a 6-foot-4, 185-pound receiver who is making the jump from Division II after a 1,000-yard season as a redshirt sophomore. The Cowboys focused heavily on adding size at outside receiver in the spring and Abshire was the first addition of the portal period.9. Wendell Gregory, EDGE, South Carolina
The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Gregory was a four-star linebacker recruit in the 2024 class, so there’s plenty to get excited about. He’ll be an edge rusher at OSU, which is where he played for South Carolina last year, appearing in two games while redshirting.
