Danny

Stutsman

A decorated three-year starter, Stutsman (6’3/233) barnstormed the Big 12 as a sophomore in 2022, leading the conference with 125 tackles in addition to 10.5 TFLs, three sacks, and five PBUs. He went on to lead the Sooners in tackles three straight years while making First Team All-B12 and SEC in each of the last two seasons. The two-time AP All-American was a Butkus Award Finalist last year and unleashed a scorching 96th percentile 4.52s 40-yard dash at the Combine. Stutsman is a smart, downhill middle linebacker who is quick to diagnose plays and adept at slipping blocks. A virtuoso run stopper who accrued 55 stops with a superb 91st percentile run defense grade, but he lacks the ability to mirror receivers in coverage. Stutsman will be a solid early-down MLB but it remains to be seen if he can stay on the field in long-yardage situations.

Stutsman (6'3/229) has played on 33 snaps and registered six tackles so far for the Sooners. He’s been solid in rush defense and on passing downs for Oklahoma per grades handed out by Pro Football Focus, and will be a welcomed addition to the defense if he’s able to go in Week 4 against West Virginia.

Stutsman (6'3/215) had recently announced a final six, and he picks the Sooners over Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Minnesota, West Virginia and Virginia Tech. He’s considered a prospect at both the tight end and linebacker positions, but it appears he’s heading to Norman to play on the defensive side of the football. In the 247Sports composite rankings, Stutsman ranks 43rd among outside linebackers, and 80th among prospects in the Sunshine State (Foundation Academy; Winter Garden, Florida).