Social media reacts to David Stone staying at Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Sooners have made several significant additions via the transfer portal. But perhaps the biggest portal news came when David Stone decided to withdraw his name from the transfer portal on Sunday night.

John Mateer and Jaydn Ott were huge additions for the Oklahoma Sooners offense. But retaining a player of David Stone's potential at a premium position from Oklahoma, with three years of eligibility remaining, was enormous. Oklahoma couldn't afford to lose a significant piece of their defensive tackle rotation for 2025 and a guy likely to start at defensive tackle as soon as this year but at least by 2026.

David Stone is a cornerstone piece for the foundation of Brent Venables' defense and Oklahoma was able to keep him in Norman where Stone can continue to develop into the player that everyone believes he can be.

Sooner Nation was ecstatic with the news of Stone's return and here's how social media reacted to the former five-star staying in Norman.

From the Man himself

Sooner Nation after taking the necessary time & examining my options… I have removed my name from the portal & will be furthering my education & career at 🅾️U!! Sooner Born…Sooner Bred… & when I die I’ll be Sooner dead!! #BoomerSoonerpic.twitter.com/dTBdzXWFu6— David “Stoney” Stone Jr. (@iamdavidstonejr) April 21, 2025

Huge win for all sides

Immense credit to Oklahoma and David Stone for coming to a resolution and making this thing work

Stone loves Todd Bates/OU and OU obviously doesn’t want an in-state former 5-star walking out the door after one year

A win for both parties— Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) April 21, 2025

From the DL Coach

Choosing a university to attend is one of biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Fans love this game…but many never experience the pain or challenges that players go through especially in this new era of college football. Love for somebody comes out as hate when you are hurt &… pic.twitter.com/yLM8wrV0w3— Todd Bates (@CoachToddBates) April 21, 2025

The right resolution

The David Stone saga was always a weird one. He has a GREAT relationship with the staff and loves Oklahoma. Glad this was resolved for everyone involved. #Sooners should have one of the best defensive lines it's had in a long time.— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) April 20, 2025

Oklahoma General Manager Jim Nagy Reacts

😎— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_Sooners) April 20, 2025

Only one thing left to do

Let’s have an incredible 2025 season, David Stone! pic.twitter.com/9FRfXuU3h6— The REF (@KREFsports) April 21, 2025

Teddy Lehman's thoughts

David Stone is staying at Oklahoma!

Full discussion on the new episode: https://t.co/dwPeOAl4nYpic.twitter.com/NtVTNhyDmm— The Oklahoma Breakdown with Ikard and Lehman (@OK_Breakdown) April 21, 2025

Relationships Matter

Unlike what happened with a certain offensive lineman after the 2023 season, David Stone showed a lot of maturity with his willingness to keep the lines of communication open with his teammates and coaching staff.— John Williams (@john9williams) April 21, 2025

Has a chance to write his name in Stone

DAVID STONE !!!!!!!! DUDE IS ALREADY A OKLAHOMA LEGEND BUT HE’S GONNA BE A SOONER LEGEND B4 HE LEAVES!!! LETS GOOOO!! & BTW HE TOOK LESS TO STAY HERE SO ALL FANS INCLUDING MYSELF SHOULD NEVER QUESTION HIS LOVE & LOYALTY TO THIS PLACE !!! 🐐🔥🤝👑 HAPPY STONE DAY !!!!— Jaylenbrownfan (@SarksDaddy) April 21, 2025

Jim Nagy doing work

Jim Nagy might need a statue in Heisman Park by the end of his tenure at OU.

Holy smokes, David Stone remains in Norman.

Sooner Nation, you seeing any “Brokelahoma” tweets today?

Yeah, didn’t think so. #BOOMER— ⭕️U - Woerzy (@woerzyfbaby) April 21, 2025

Kept Him Home

Helluva job keeping David Stone as a Sooner. Can’t see those instate kids who love the university leave.— Jeffy  (@xjeffyyy) April 21, 2025

Had to Have Him

David Stone entered the transfer portal Friday. However, Oklahoma wanted to find a way to keep in Norman. Mission accomplished.

Big win for OU. Stone ranked as a top-10 overall player in the 2024 recruiting class and was the No. 1 ranked available player in the transfer portal. https://t.co/msXVUsUpMa— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) April 20, 2025

What a Weekend

What a weekend for the Sooners!

• OU women’s gymnastics WINS THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

• OU men’s gymnastics place third at NCAA Championships.

• OU softball sweeps Top 15 Miss. State.

• OU Baseball sweeps Missouri.

• David Stone is BACK. pic.twitter.com/tb4A4CwT61— The REF (@KREFsports) April 21, 2025

Mizzou Fans Not Excited about facing David Stone

It’s actually so pathetic Oklahoma allowed David Stone to return to the program😂😂— Beau Pribula’s 3rd Leg (@kirbymooremiz) April 21, 2025

We do get to have nice things?

Thunder obliterated Memphis, OU softball won 2 and got the 🧹, David Stone is staying….

Ok what’s the catch? When’s the other shoe gonna fall?

That’s too much good for one day. I don’t trust it…— Kaci Nicole (@PennyLane449) April 21, 2025

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