Brent Venables assesses Oklahoma's interior defensive line progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables expressed optimism about his team's interior defensive line during fall camp. While acknowledging the positive attitude and hunger of players like Taylor Wein, David Stone, and Jayden Jackson, he emphasized that there is still significant work needed. The Sooners aim to address concerns over depth following the departures of Damonic Williams and Gracen Halton. Venables highlighted the importance of a strong interior line for the team's defensive strategy. Freshman James 'Tank' Carrington has also garnered praise but will need to deliver consistency as the season approaches.
- •Venables maintains optimism about the interior DL despite depth concerns.
- •Key returners include Stone and Jackson, with Carrington emerging.
- •Oklahoma's defense was a top-10 unit last season.
- •Depth issues arose from the loss of Williams and Halton.
- •A strong interior line is vital for defensive effectiveness.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma's Brent Venables gives honest assessment of the interior DL
"Brent Venables likes Oklahoma's interior DL attitude but says the group still has plenty of work ahead.
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