Oklahoma defensive line poised for leadership in upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

As fall camp continues in Norman, the Oklahoma Sooners are preparing for the start of the 2026 regular season in less than two weeks. Following a successful 2025 campaign that included a College Football Playoff appearance, the focus shifts to the defensive line, which has become a strength of the team. Under the guidance of coaches Todd Bates and Miguel Chavis, the unit will feature returning starters and a mix of new talent. Key players include defensive tackles Jayden Jackson and David Stone, along with defensive ends Taylor Wein and Adepoju Adebawore. The coaching staff expects these players to step up after the team lost some veteran presence in the offseason.
- •Oklahoma Sooners begin regular season preparations in under two weeks.
- •Defensive line viewed as a key strength of the team this year.
- •Jayden Jackson and David Stone return as starting defensive tackles.
- •Taylor Wein locked in as a starting defensive end after a breakout year.
- •Coaches expect newer players to contribute significantly this season.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma positional previews: Defensive line ready to lead again
"Taking a look at the defensive line for the Sooners this year.
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