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NFL draft eligible players from the 2020 Oklahoma Sooners team

The list of Oklahoma Sooners that are NFL draft eligible and will participate in the OU Pro Day on Mar. 12.

The NFL draft is just over a month away. Many young men will realize their dream of playing in the NFL. Continue reading “NFL draft eligible players from the 2020 Oklahoma Sooners team”

2021 NFL draft player breakdown: Oklahoma’s Tre Norwood

The 2021 NFL draft analysis of Oklahoma DB Tre Norwood.

Sooners cornerback Tre Norwood made an imprint in the Big 12 in 2020 tying for third nationally with five interceptions. The ballhawk corner notched all in the final six games of the season. Continue reading “2021 NFL draft player breakdown: Oklahoma’s Tre Norwood”

Six former Sooners will participate on Oklahoma’s Pro Day

There will be six former Oklahoma Sooners to participate in the annual Pro Day in Norman. Pro Day is set for Mar. 12.

With no true NFL Combine this upcoming draft season, all eyes turn to each school’s Pro Day. For the Oklahoma Sooners’ NFL draft hopefuls, that day will be on Mar. 12, according to 247Sports. Continue reading “Six former Sooners will participate on Oklahoma’s Pro Day”

Oklahoma DB Tre Norwood to participate in Reese’s Senior Bowl

Former Oklahoma defensive back Tre Norwood will participate in the Reese’s Senior Bowl set for later this month.

A fourth Oklahoma player will be participating in the annual Reese’s Senior Bowl.

Former Sooners defensive back Tre Norwood was announce as a participant on Sunday just a little less than a week after he declared for the NFL Draft.

Norwood joins fellow Oklahoma players Tre Brown, Creed Humphrey and Adrian Ealy in the contest that provides seniors entering the draft one final game chance to showcase themselves before the draft in April.

Norwood had easily the strongest season of his career in 2020 picking up five of his six career interceptions over the course of the year. The last one will likely be his most well remembered when he returned it for a touchdown to help the Sooners build an early lead in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl against Florida.

The four former teammates will lace it up with the Oklahoma helmet on for the final time on Jan. 30th at 1:30 p.m. CT in Mobile, Alabama.

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Oklahoma DB Tre Norwood declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Oklahoma defensive back Tre Norwood announced via Twitter that he is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Another Oklahoma player is choosing to head to the professional ranks.

Sooners defensive back Tre Norwood announced via Twitter on Friday that he would be foregoing the 2021 season, instead electing to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.

Norwood is certainly going out on a high note after he had a huge pick six in the early going of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl on Wednesday that helped Oklahoma build a quick lead that they wouldn’t relent.

Norwood’s announcement comes on the heels of center Creed Humphrey doing the same on Thursday, and fellow defensive back Tre Brown doing so back before the Cotton Bowl. He finishes his career with six career interceptions, five of which came this season in by far his best year.

Obviously comfortable with where his draft stock stands currently, Norwood will now turn his attention to the NFL Scouting Combine and the draft in the coming months.

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Oklahoma DB Tre Norwood declares for 2021 NFL draft

Oklahoma defensive back Tre Norwood announced via Twitter that he is declaring for the 2021 NFL draft.

Another Oklahoma player is choosing to head to the professional ranks.

Sooners defensive back Tre Norwood announced via Twitter on Friday he would forgo the 2021 season, instead electing to enter the 2021 NFL draft.

Norwood is going out on a high note after he had a huge pick six early in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl on Wednesday that helped Oklahoma build a lead it never relinquished.

Norwood’s announcement comes on the heels of center Creed Humphrey declaring on Thursday and fellow defensive back Tre Brown declaring before the Cotton Bowl. Norwood finishes his career with six career interceptions, five of which came this season in what was by far his best year.

Obviously comfortable with where his draft stock stands, Norwood will turn his attention to the NFL scouting combine and the draft in the coming months.

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WATCH: Oklahoma DB Tre Norwood returns interception for a touchdown against Florida’s Kyle Trask

It didn’t take long for Oklahoma to jump ahead in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl against Florida. Tre Norwood delivered one of the biggest plays.

It didn’t take long for Oklahoma to jump ahead. After a five-play, 79-yard touchdown drive to start the Goodyear Cotton Bowl , Oklahoma’s defense came out and scored a touchdown of their own, intercepting Kyle Trask on Florida’s first play from scrimmage.

The interception is Norwood’s fifth this season as the redshirt junior has come on strong late in the season. He initially got a chance in the starting lineup filling in for Delarrin Turner-Yell, but played well enough to earn a starting spot at the nickelback position. His placement has served Oklahoma well as he’s now hauled in interceptions in both the Big 12 Championship and the Cotton Bowl.

Norwood’s performance resonates with the identity of the team this season, which centers around a defensive resurgence under Alex Grinch’s speed-d scheme. It’s largely been the reason for Oklahoma’s 7-game winning streak leading to a sixth-consecutive Big 12 title.

What Alex Grinch, Oklahoma players had to say about Florida ahead of Cotton Bowl

What defensive coordinator Alex Grinch and Oklahoma players had to say about Florida ahead of their matchup in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl on Wednesday night.

No. 6 Oklahoma is set to conclude the wild 2020 season with a battle against No. 7 Florida in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl on Wednesday night.

The Sooners come in fresh off capturing a sixth consecutive Big 12 title a week and a half ago in a win over Iowa State. The victory was their seventh straight after falling into an early 1-2 hole to start the season.

Oklahoma has been led by their defense in the second half of the season, with a front seven that is among the best in the entire country. They’ll have their hands full with a potent Florida offense in this game, although the Gators will be missing multiple key contributors.

Last week at the Cotton Bowl virtual media day, defense coordinator Alex Grinch and Sooners players had the opportunity to give some thoughts on Florida ahead of their collision at AT&T Stadium. Here is what they had to say.

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Watch: Oklahoma’s Tre Norwood intercepts Brock Purdy in the end zone in Big 12 Championship

Watch Oklahoma’s Tre Norwood get a massive interception off of Iowa State Brock Purdy in the Big 12 Championship Game.

No. 10 Oklahoma is off to a hot start in the Big 12 Championship Game as they have a 17-0 lead currently in the second quarter.

They maintained that shutout due to a massive interception by cornerback Tre Norwood in the end zone off of a pass by Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy that was intended by tight end Charlie Kolar.

The big turnover killed what was the Cyclones’ most promising drive of the afternoon and kept all the momentum on the Sooner sideline. The interception is the fifth of Norwood’s career and his fourth this season.

Oklahoma currently holds a 17-0 lead on Iowa State in the late stages on the second quarter in Arlington.

Oklahoma football notebook: Alex Grinch, defensive players talk Wednesday

Ahead of Bedlam, Alex Grinch, Nik Bonitto, Ronnie Perkins, and Tre Norwood met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the latest.

No. 17/18 Oklahoma (5-2, 4-2) is set to retake the field at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday night when they host in-state foe No. 14 Oklahoma State (5-1, 4-1).

The Sooners are playing their best at the right time down the stretch in November, as has been the norm since Lincoln Riley came to Oklahoma. They’ve won four straight games and are playing better in nearly every facet of the game than they were early in the year.

Defensively, the Sooners have seen an uptick in just about every positive statistic since the return of Ronnie Perkins. His impact getting pressure on the quarterback to help force turnovers has been undeniable, and the team has spoke glowingly of how great it is to have him back on the field.

On Wednesday, defensive Coordinator Alex Grinch along with Perkins, Nik Bonitto and Tre Norwood met with the media to discuss the latest with the team with Bedlam just a few days away. Here is what they had to say.

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