LB Corey Nelson on the spot
With Austin Box likely to miss at least a month with a disc issue in his back, defensive coordinator Brent Venables will ask one of his true freshman linebackers to step into the rotation.
The favorite to fill that role is Corey Nelson, who has impressed so far in the preseason.
“Between teams and backing up, Corey has played really, really well and he has picked up the defense really well,” Venables said. “I anticipate him to get into a rotation.”
The Sooners are expected to give Jaydan Bird snaps at middle linebacker behind Tom Wort and Daniel Franklin. That could give Nelson some opportunity backing up Travis Lewis on the weakside, where Bird previously was taking the majority of his reps.
-JT
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corey, thank you for coming too oklahoma. you will never doubt it. we love you texas boys. in texas they call you traitors, but here in oklahoma we show the love. texas boys are the best in the country in all sports, i don,t care what they say about florida and california. we know texas is the top-dog for athletes in america. again welcome too oklahoma corey. get fired-up week in and week out for your team. this year you guys go out there have fun and make plays all-years. i do not want too see any excuses like pointing fingers and heads down. play heads up oklahoma sooner football.
I’m glad that Corey came to OU as well, but don’t get too carried away with the Texas has the best athletes thing. Cali not only has the weather , but the athletes to go with it! SEE ( Tony J Kenny S and Brennan C ). Love your enthusiasm though…
Glad he picked us on signing day.