The Football Brainiacs

Noteworthy Numbers

1998-2002 – Trent Smith

1984-1987 – Keith Jackson

1979-1982 – Mike Weddington

Player Profile

Position: Tight End

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 240

Class: Sophomore

Seasons at OU: 0

Hometown: Southlake, Texas

Previous School: Carroll Senior HS

The Path to Norman

Jack Van Dorselaer started his college football career in the SEC, but not with the Sooners. The tight end out of Texas went to Tennessee his freshman season. Following one year with the Volunteers, he entered the transfer portal. A day after OU named Jason Witten as tight end coach, Van Dorselaer announced for the Sooners.

BREAKING: Tennessee true freshman transfer TE Jack Van Dorselaer has Committed to Oklahoma, source tells @On3

The 6’5 245 TE appeared in every game this season for the Vols

He’ll have 3 years of eligibility lefthttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/YhM5ZvUoJv

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 16, 2026

Stats

Year: 2025

Games Played: 13

Receptions: 5

Receiving Yards: 23

Receiving TD: 1

Stats via Soonersports.com

Highlights

This Season

The tight end room was completely overhauled this offseason; Witten was hired, several players from 2025 departed, and three transfers were brought in. Hayden Hansen, Rocky Beers, and Van Dorselaer all bring size, blocking, and pass-catching options that have been missing at the spot. Van Dorselaer looks ready to contribute this season; with both Hansen and Beers looking at just one year of eligibility remaining, he can also work toward being the leader of the room in 2027.