LOS ANGELES, Calif. — UCLA football continued its aggressive work in the transfer portal by landing a commitment from linebacker Sammy Omosigho, a former Oklahoma standout who is set to join the Bruins for the 2026 season. The veteran defender brings three years of Power Four experience to Westwood and figures to compete immediately for a role in UCLA’s linebacker rotation.
Omosigho spent the past three seasons at Oklahoma, appearing in 36 career games with the Sooners. While he was a consistent contributor throughout his time in Norman, his strongest campaign came during the 2025 season. That year, Omosigho posted 50 total tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss, while also adding two sacks, three passes defended, and a fumble recovery. His growth as both a run defender and a pass rusher helped solidify his role within Oklahoma’s defensive front seven.
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Standing 6-foot-1, Omosigho first arrived at Oklahoma as a highly regarded recruit out of Crandall High School in Texas. He was a four-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting class and rated among the top linebackers nationally. Recruiting services consistently viewed him as one of the top defensive players in the state, praising his physicality, instincts, and downhill playing style.
Omosigho made an early impression in college football, seeing action in 10 games as a true freshman. Over the course of his Oklahoma career, he accumulated 97 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, two sacks, four pass breakups, and a forced fumble. His experience in a high-level defensive system should translate well as he transitions into UCLA’s program.
In the transfer portal rankings, Omosigho is viewed as one of the more impactful defensive additions available this offseason. He is rated among the top linebacker transfers nationally and inside the top 100 overall players to enter the portal, underscoring the value he brings to a Bruins defense looking to bolster its depth and physical presence.
Omosigho also represents a significant addition to UCLA’s growing transfer class. He becomes the 35th portal pickup for the Bruins this cycle, a total that ranks among the highest in the Power Four. The volume of additions reflects UCLA’s intent to quickly reshape and reinforce its roster with experienced contributors.
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With one year of eligibility remaining, Omosigho arrives in Westwood with both urgency and opportunity. His combination of experience, production, and recruiting pedigree makes him a notable addition as UCLA prepares for the 2026 season and looks to strengthen the middle of its defense.
