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OU football hires Justin Smith as new head athletic trainer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:12 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

OU football hires Justin Smith as new head athletic trainer
Summary

Oklahoma football announced the appointment of Justin Smith as its new head athletic trainer on August 7, 2026. Smith, who previously served as NC State's head trainer, replaces Johnathan Gress, who left to join the Tennessee Titans after one season. Smith brings over 12 years of experience as a trainer with the Wolfpack and previously worked at Appalachian State and NFL Europe. With training camp currently underway, the Sooners are integrating their new trainer ahead of the season opener against UTEP on September 4.

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  • •Justin Smith hired as OU's head athletic trainer.
  • •Smith previously worked at NC State and Appalachian State.
  • •He replaces Johnathan Gress, who joined the Tennessee Titans.
  • •Training camp is currently in progress for the Sooners.
  • •OU's season opener is scheduled for September 4 against UTEP.
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  • 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — OU football hires Justin Smith as Sooners' new head athletic trainer
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OU football announced Friday the hire of Justin Smith as new head athletic trainer following Jonathan Gress' departure this summer.

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