Jared Bartlett, Bandit Linebacker
Before the 2021 season, Bartlett had started just two games and recorded 3.5 sacks. The redshirt sophomore destroyed that total with three sacks and a forced fumble vs. Virginia Tech. The 6-2 edge rusher demonstrated tremendous bend against the Hokies’ offensive tackles, manipulating his body under their pad level to lay hands on Burmeister.
Jared Bartlett is the #Big12 defensive player of the week.
His three sacks vs. the Hokies were a game-high and a career-high. #HailWV pic.twitter.com/FwTOa6wp9C
— Anjelica Trinone (@AnjelicaTrinone) September 20, 2021
It doesn’t matter if Bartlett’s outburst vs. Virginia Tech was an isolated occurrence or a sign of things to come; the reigning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Game deserves the utmost respect by OU’s offensive line.
How Spencer Rattler handles, the pressure Bartlett generates off the edge could make or break his Heisman hopes.
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