The Oklahoma State Cowboys are generating early preseason chatter as a wave of high‑profile transfers prepares to reshape the roster for the upcoming Big 12 campaign.
At the center of the offensive storyline is Drew Mestemaker, who topped the Football Bowl Subdivision with 4,340 passing yards last season at North Texas before making the move to Stillwater, a move that also caught the attention of the Manning family at the Manning Passing Academy.
On defense, senior linebacker Tate Romney, a transfer from Arizona State and former BYU standout, is being counted on to anchor the unit alongside Ethan Wesloski, a pairing that could give the Cowboys a fresh identity on that side of the ball.
A New Era for the Cowboys
Coaches and analysts alike note that Romney’s trajectory, which once showed promise as a top‑25 freshman defender with 52 tackles, now hinges on staying healthy and capitalizing on the opportunities that eluded him at previous stops, including a 2025 stint at Arizona State where he appeared in 10 games and recorded 13 tackles.
The buzz surrounding these moves is amplified by coverage from CBS Sports and 247Sports, both of which highlight the potential impact of the transfers despite limited recent production.
If the Cowboys can blend the arm strength of Mestemaker with the sideline leadership of Romney, the team could turn a promising recruiting class into a competitive push for conference contention.