Oklahoma has only had two players reportedly opt-out of playing in 2020: Kennedy Brooks and Jalen Redmond. Neither, though, have said anything about it nor have the Sooners confirmed.
That, though, hasn’t stopped the situation from being clear.
Days after Jason Kersey of the Oklahoman reported that Brooks was opting-out of the season, the Sooners removed him from his online roster. Days after Redmond’s opt-out was reported, he has now been removed from Oklahoma’s online roster.
#OU head Coach Lincoln Riley consistent in saying won’t discuss opt-out players… but online roster does all the talking necessary.
No. 31 Jalen Redmond officially off. Kennedy Brooks was removed last month, too. pic.twitter.com/wC6r5J8uLq
— Bob Przybylo (@BPrzybylo) September 8, 2020
Sooners Wire can confirm that Redmond, who wore No. 31, was dealing with a shoulder injury that had been lingering since the end of the 2019 season and did not practice much, if it all, during fall camp ahead of the 2020 season. Lincoln Riley told the media in his last appearance that he would not be commenting on players who have opted-out, but would let the player deliver the news if he so chooses.
The Oklahoma native led the Sooners in sacks (6.5) in 2020. Behind him is 2019 Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year LaRon Stokes and redshirt freshman Kori Roberson.
Oklahoma is set to kick off the 2020 season against Missouri State on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT at home.
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