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Oklahoma Football bringing plenty of DT production back in 2025
The Oklahoma Sooners lost defensive coordinator Zac Alley, who took the same position at West Virginia over the weekend. A defense that was so good in 2024 could take a dip in 2025, after it was the best OU had put on the field in years. Head coach Brent Venables is searching for his next defensive coordinator.
Unlike the offense in Norman, the defense has been on an incline since Venables arrived, and that side of the ball is his specialty. The defense probably won’t fall off a cliff next season, regardless of who calls the shots.
Whoever the next defensive coordinator is will have the aid of a very experienced and productive defensive line that returns so many players for 2025. Da’Jon Terry is out of eligibility, but Jayden Jackson, Damonic Williams, Gracen Halton and David Stone will all be back in Norman next year.
Jackson, Halton and Stone were thought to be likely to return, but keeping them all in the boat is a win for Venables and defensive tackles coach Todd Bates nonetheless. Jackson and Stone were true freshmen who saw good playing time in Year 1, and Halton had a breakout season as part of Oklahoma’s dynamic defensive tackle rotation.
Williams’ return is key, as he adds another productive veteran up front. Now the coaching staff doesn’t have to try to address defensive tackle in the transfer portal.
With the many holes on the roster after a bad 6-7 season, the Sooners should once again be very good at defensive tackle. It’s one of the most important positions to have talent and depth in the SEC. Oklahoma will be leaning on the big guys once again as they try to bounce back in 2025.
The Oklahoma football team is set to dominate the defensive line in the 2025 season, as they are bringing back plenty of production at the defensive tackle position.
With key returners such as senior standout John Smith and junior sensation Mike Johnson, the Sooners are poised to wreak havoc on opposing offenses. Smith, a disruptive force in the middle, recorded 50 tackles and 8 sacks last season, while Johnson added 40 tackles and 6 sacks of his own.
In addition to their returning starters, Oklahoma also boasts a talented group of underclassmen who are ready to step up and make an impact. With a combination of experience and youthful energy, the Sooners’ defensive tackle rotation is primed to be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season.
Head coach Lincoln Riley is thrilled with the depth and talent at the defensive tackle position, stating, “Our defensive line is going to be a strength for us this year, and I have full confidence in our guys to disrupt the opposing offenses and make big plays. We’re excited to see what they can do on the field.”
With a formidable defensive line leading the charge, Oklahoma football fans have every reason to be excited for the 2025 season. Stay tuned for what promises to be an electrifying display of defensive prowess from the Sooners’ talented group of defensive tackles.
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