Oklahoma Sooners Dealing with Injury Bug Ahead of Spring Practice

Brent Venables reveals several key players will miss most of spring due to injuries

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:53am

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Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables provided injury updates on several key players as the team heads into spring practice. Defensive tackles David Stone and Jayden Jackson, as well as running back Tory Blaylock and wide receiver Trell Harris, will all miss most of the spring session due to various injuries.

Why it matters

The Sooners are looking to build on a 10-2 season and College Football Playoff appearance in 2025, but will be without some of their top talent for a significant portion of spring practice. This could impact their preparation and development heading into the 2026 campaign.

The details

Stone and Jackson are both entering their third seasons and were key contributors to the Sooners' defense in 2025. Blaylock was a productive freshman running back, while Harris is a high-profile transfer addition who the team was hoping to get acclimated this spring. The injuries to these players will force Oklahoma to rely more on depth and younger players during spring drills.

  • The Sooners are currently in the midst of spring practice in Norman.

The players

Brent Venables

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners football team.

David Stone

A defensive tackle entering his third season with the Sooners, who broke out in 2025 with 42 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks.

Jayden Jackson

A defensive tackle entering his third season, who was named a freshman All-American in 2024 and recorded 28 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks in 2025.

Tory Blaylock

A running back who had 120 carries for 480 yards and 4 touchdowns as a true freshman in 2025.

Trell Harris

A wide receiver transfer from Virginia who had 847 yards and 5 touchdowns on 59 receptions in 2025, and was a key offseason addition for the Sooners.

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What they’re saying

“Vibes in Norman are high heading into the 2026 campaign. Brent Venables helped the Sooners earn a 10-2 record last year before earning a College Football Playoff bid. It's a major box checked off for Venables in his fourth season in charge. Now, OU wants to go one step forward and feels like the right roster is on campus.”

— Griffin Mcveigh, Author

What’s next

The Sooners will have to rely on depth and younger players to fill the void left by the injured starters during spring practice. Once the players recover, the focus will shift to integrating them back into the lineup and preparing the team for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Injuries are always a concern for any football team, and the Sooners are no exception. While the loss of these key players for most of spring practice is a setback, it also presents an opportunity for other players to step up and earn valuable reps. How Oklahoma navigates these injuries and develops its depth will be crucial to the team's success in 2026.