Jalen Redmond, DL
The Sooners defensive coaches have to be jumping up and down. A key cog and starter on this defensive line returns in Jalen Redmond.
He suffered a knee injury during the Nebraska game on Sept. 22 and has been out since. He warmed up before the Sooners played Kansas but was ultimately only available if an “emergency” situation happened.
He’s back and that was confirmed by the head coach himself.
Why is it such a big deal? Oklahoma has just one sack in its last two games. Redmond allows for Isaiah Thomas to spend a little bit more time outside rushing the passer from the edge instead of rushing from the inside where his speed can be negated by the sheer bulk in there.
Redmond is a talented interior pass rusher and that will be vital against Colombi and this Tech offense who will try and attack the weakest part of this Sooners defense, which is the secondary.
Alex Grinch and Lincoln Riley publicly have challenged their defensive line to be better and they got a massive piece back. Watch for Redmond to have an impact Saturday against Tech.