Oklahoma added much-needed defensive line depth to its 2018 roster with Sunday’s announcement that Notre Dame’s Jay Hayes will play for the Sooners next season.
Hayes was granted a graduate transfer release from the Fighting Irish and will be immediately eligible following his graduation in May.
The 6-4, 289-pounder from Brooklyn, New York, played 26 games at Notre Dame, registering 39 tackles including four for loss and a sack. He started every game at defensive end last season.
Hayes attended OU’s spring game on Saturday and is the program’s sixth commitment in three days.
The list:
2019 recruiting class
Jay Hayes, DE, 6-4, 289, Brooklyn, New York
Arjei Henderson, WR, 6-2, 190, Richmond, Texas
Derek Green, DT, 6-5, 305, Jacksonville, N.