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Cowboys Extend Offer to Versatile Tight End Nate Levicki, Eyeing Portal Boost

Oklahoma State is in search of some more offensive weapons.
Taylor Skieens|
Spirit Rider Avery Langley rides Bullet after a score in the first half of the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Iowa State Cyclones at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday Nov. 29, 2025.
Spirit Rider Avery Langley rides Bullet after a score in the first half of the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Iowa State Cyclones at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday Nov. 29, 2025. | SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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In the ever-shifting landscape of college football's transfer portal, Oklahoma State has zeroed in on a hidden gem: Nate Levicki, the Presbyterian College tight end who's turning heads with his unique athletic journey and proven production. The Cowboys extended an offer to the 6-foot-5, 245-pound All-American this week, adding him to their list of targets as they aim to bolster the offense under head coach Eric Morris. Levicki, who burst onto the FCS scene after a detour through Division I lacrosse, brings a rare blend of physicality, receiving savvy, and big-game playmaking ability that could slot perfectly into Oklahoma State's air-raid roots.

Levicki's path to Stillwater isn't your typical recruiting tale. A standout high school lacrosse player honored as a US Lacrosse All-American defenseman, he initially committed to Mount St. Mary's for the sport. But football's pull proved too strong, leading him back to the gridiron at Presbyterian. When asked what sparked the switch and how lacrosse honed his tight end skills, Levicki reflected:

"I decided to transfer from Mount St. Mary’s University, a small division, one school in Maryland, which I was playing lacrosse at. I chose to come back to football because I just truly miss the game, I never really got over not playing again and I couldn’t wrap my head around it. Football is the greatest sport in the world and the ultimate team sport. There’s no better feeling," said Levicki.

"Lacrosse, I would say translate a lot with receiving. You need extremely good hand eye coordination regarding stick skills. I find it extremely easy to track footballs in the air and put myself in good positions to make difficult catches. You also have to be a fast and quick to play lacrosse, that definitely has helped in the receiving game. Then finally, as a defenseman, you have to be extremely physical. You have to be fearless and able to jump in front of 100 mph shots and hit stick people at any given moment. That directly correlates to my blocking game and not being afraid to meet people in the trenches."

That fearlessness paid dividends in his breakout senior year at Presbyterian, where he earned All-American nods and delivered clutch plays, including in an overtime win over Furman. With close to 500 yards and 9 touchdowns, Levicki was a focal point in the Blue Hose's historic season. Now eyeing the Power conference leap, he's pumped about elevating his game at a place like Oklahoma State.

"My refusal to lose, I hate losing. I don’t care much for winning. We win as a team, as soon as I step in that locker room, the celebration is pretty much over. But when I lose, I can’t sleep at night and it drags on me mentally. I believe I make big-time plays in big-time moments. That is due to me refusing to lose. Multiple game-winning touchdowns, multiple fourth-quarter go-ahead touchdowns. Key third and fourth down conversions. My number is called, and that’s because my coaches know I’ll get it done and I hope to do the same at the next level."

As the portal heats up, Levicki's wishlist is clear: a program that maximizes his tools, chases titles, and paves an NFL path. OSU checks those boxes, with its track record of developing versatile tight ends like Blake Jarwin and Tyler Lacy. Coach Morris has a proven track record of creating beasts on the football field.

"I’m looking for a staff that is going to utilize my assets, put me in positions to make plays and help our team win a championship. Then finally, give me the best shot to go play in the NFL."

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Taylor Skieens
TAYLOR SKIEENS

Taylor Skieens has been an avid sports journalist with the McCurtain Gazette in Idabel, Oklahoma for seven years. He holds the title of Sports Editor for one of the oldest remaining print publications in the state of Oklahoma. Taylor grew up in the small lumber town of Wright City Oklahoma where he played baseball and basketball for the Lumberjax.

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