7 Sooners Selected in 2026 NFL Draft + Thunder Takes 3-0 Lead on Suns & Winners/Losers of the Weekend

The Oklahoma Breakdown with Hagrid Layman and Ted Lehman delivers a comprehensive recap of a packed weekend in Oklahoma sports, starting with the NFL Draft where seven Oklahoma Sooners were selected—the most since 2022. The hosts break down standout picks like Mason Thomas (40th overall, KC Chiefs), Deion Burks (254th, Colts), and the surprising signing of Jay Knott by the Chiefs despite going undrafted. They praise the development stories of walk-on-turned-draft-pick Fabecchi (Texans) and Kendall Daniels (Falcons), while highlighting the strategic value of versatile players in today’s NFL. The discussion then shifts to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominant 121-109 win over the Phoenix Suns, securing a 3-0 series lead. They laud Shea Gilges-Alexander’s 42-point masterpiece and analyze the team’s depth and resilience without Jalen Williams. The hosts also reflect on the SEC’s dominance in the draft (87 picks) versus the Big Ten’s first-round strength, concluding that both conferences win in different ways. In the winners/losers segment, the Lakers’ improbable comeback over the Rockets is celebrated, while the Nuggets’ collapse against the Timberwolves—despite injuries to key players—is criticized, especially Jokic’s emotional outburst after a pivotal play.