The Oklahoma Sooners are awaiting decisions on several key draft-eligible players. One of those is cornerback C.J. Coldon, who has declared for the 2023 NFL draft.
Coldon, who arrived in Norman as a summer enrollee, got off to a slow start with the Sooners. The Wyoming transfer played in just six games in the first nine weeks of the season and played double-digit snaps just once. He came on strong down the stretch, averaging 80 snaps a game over the final five games.
He was a key member of the Sooners’ secondary, providing a playmaking aspect in coverage. Coldon led Oklahoma in interceptions with four and will take that playmaking ability to the NFL.
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Coldon’s departure opens the door for younger players to earn an opportunity. Though Jaden Davis has played a lot on the outside, he seemed to lose favor throughout the season with Coldon’s emergence.
2022 freshmen [autotag]Jayden Rowe[/autotag], [autotag]Gentry Williams[/autotag], or Jamarrien Burt could have a shot to take on a starting role opposite [autotag]Woodi Washington[/autotag], who will be returning for the Sooners.
2023 signees Jacobe Johnson, Makari Vickers, or Jasiah Wagoner could compete for snaps in the cornerback rotation as well with Coldon’s departure.
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