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As NFL Draft Decision Looms, Oklahoma’s John Mateer Will Weigh His Options
John Mateer completed 62.1% of passes for 2,578 yards and 12 touchdowns this season and will decide soon whether to enter the NFL Draft or return to Oklahoma.
- Updated Dec. 20, 2025, John Mateer, Oklahoma quarterback, said `I haven't really thought about it yet,` as he weighs NFL Draft and returning for 2026 with eligibility left.
- Mateer’s first season at Oklahoma included a September hand surgery that nearly derailed his progress, potentially affecting his draft evaluation, according to coaches.
- On Dec. 19, 2025, Mateer threw a 50-yard Pick-6 that tied the game, and he said `I got tricked` reviewing the play against Alabama Crimson Tide.
- Coach Brent Venables said `We've got to get better at running the football`, and coaches say a second year in Ben Arbuckle's system could improve the offense if Mateer returns.
- College Football Playoff exposure suggests John Mateer's growth and offensive depth will shape NFL scouts' evaluations and Oklahoma Sooners' 2026 plans.
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John Mateer yet to weigh options for future with OU football, NFL
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