Where did Oklahoma Sooners land on CBS Sports top 151 players in college football?

Oct 21, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) during the first half against the UCF Knights at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Oklahoma Sooners have increased the talent on the roster each year of the Brent Venables era. It’s not that it wasn’t a talented team under Lincoln Riely, it was. But what Venables has done, with a more holistic recruiting approach, has created a roster far more capable of playing complementary football.

As we approach the 2024 college football season, all eyes are on Oklahoma as they make their way into the SEC. A lot of the concern about the Sooners potential in 2024 falls on the offensive side of the ball, which is a far cry from what this team has been over the last decade.

Typically, analysts have wondered if the defense would be good enough for the Sooners to contend. While the questions on offense are warranted, the Sooners have a defense that can help mitigate some of those concerns if they can live up to expectations.

Blake Brockermeyer of CBS Sports released his top 151 players entering the 2024 season. Six Sooners made the list, with four coming from the defensive side of the ball, signaling a shift in what this team is about under Brent Venables.

Here’s a look at the Sooners who made the top 151.

[autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag] returning for the 2024 season was a monumental moment of the Oklahoma Sooners offseason. He sets the tone for everything the Sooners want to be about on the field. Confidence, toughness, physicality, and a defensive mindset. He was missed in the Sooners two regular season losses last year. Stutsman feels like there’s unfinished business for the Sooners and hopes to have OU in contention this…

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Publish date : 2024-08-19 19:53:13

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