Reggie Powers moves into starting role for Oklahoma defense

Reggie Powers is expected to take over as the starting cheetah for the Oklahoma Sooners this season. He fills a position vacated by Kendal Daniels, who departed for the NFL following a 53-tackle campaign. Powers served in a supporting capacity for the defense last year, recording 31 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. The Sooners aim to maintain the defensive standard set during the previous season by integrating Powers into the primary role within the system coached by Brent Venables. Powers expressed confidence in the returning unit and stated that he is ready for the responsibility of a larger workload in the upcoming games. The transition remains a focal point as the team looks to replace the defensive personnel lost to professional football.

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