Creed Humphrey, Pat Fields named captains for Oklahoma in 2020

Redshirt junior center Creed Humphrey will lead the offense, while junior safety Pat Fields has been named the captain for the defense.

Just two days ahead of OU’s season opener, the captains are locked in.

Redshirt junior center Creed Humphrey will lead the offense, while junior safety Pat Fields has been named the captain for the defensive side.

Per SoonerStats, this is the first time OU has only named two captains since 1972. Most seasons feature four or even five different captains.

Humphrey was already OU’s leader in terms of experience, so he’ll carry this mantle well. He’s played 1,735 snaps during his career at OU, by far the most of any player on the roster (second is senior cornerback Tre Brown with 1,486).

Both players are expected to be major impacts on their respective side of the field.

Humphrey has anchored the offensive line for two years now, and is expected to finish his Sooner career strong ahead of next year’s NFL Draft. His experience will be much-needed for an offense that’s breaking in new starters at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver.

Fields is set to lead a talented secondary, joined by safety Delarrin Turner-Yell and cornerbacks Tre Brown, Jaden Davis and Brendan Radley-Hiles. OU’s secondary will be a point of strength for a defense with some depth issues.