The Oklahoma Sooners have revamped their defensive line over Brent Venables three seasons in Norman. Impact additions like Da’Jon Terry and Damonic Williams via the transfer portal, along with recruiting wins of [autotag]Gracen Halton[/autotag], [autotag]David Stone[/autotag], [autotag]Jayden Jackson[/autotag], and Trent Wilson, have given the Sooners a strong defensive tackle group for Todd Bates to work with.
The Sooners are hoping to continue that trend. This weekend, OU hosted 2026 defensive tackle prospect Valdin Sone. Sone was born in Sweden but plays his high school ball in Virginia.
He comes in at an imposing 6-foot-3 and 325 pounds. According to 247Sports, he has an athletic background in soccer and jiu jitsu, which will bode well for his endurance, athleticism, flexibility, and ability to shed blockers with his hands.
He’s considered a four-star prospect by 247Sports as the No. 35 defensive tackle prospect in the country and the No. 9 player in the state of Virginia.
Sone is a force in the middle. He has the strength to push back opposing offensive linemen and get in the backfield to make plays. He displays strong hands and is able to shed blockers at the point of attack. When asked to rush the passer, Sone displays good quickness and can shrink to fit in between blockers and get to the quarterback. He plays with great effort as both a run defender and a pass rusher.
Still new to football, Sone has the size and the demeanor to be a force in the middle of a Power Four defensive line. He has the ability to be a starting nose tackle at the Power Four level.
Valdin Sone’s Recruiting Profile
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Rating
| Stars | Overall | Position | State | |
| ESPN | — | — | — | — |
| Rivals | 3 | — | 29 | 14 |
| 247Sports | 4 | — | 35 | 9 |
| 247 Composite | 3 | 378 | 45 | 19 |
| On3 Recruiting | 3 | — | 28 | — |
| On3 Industry | 4 | 326 | 37 | — |
Vitals
| Hometown | Dyke, Va. (By Way of Sweden) |
| Projected Position | Defensive Tackle |
| Height | 6-3 |
| Weight | 325 pounds |
Recruitment
- Offered on
- Visited for Junior Day weekend of January 25, 2025.
Notable Offers
Per 247Sports
- Alabama
- Auburn
- Florida
- Florida
- Florida State
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- LSU
- Miami
- Nebraska
- Oklahoma
- Penn State
- South Carolina
- Texas A&M
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