Player Profile
Position: Defensive End
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 251
Class: Sophomore
Seasons at OU: 1
Hometown: Kansas City, Mo.
Previous School: North Kansas City HS
The Path to Norman
PJ Adebawore was a top 20 recruit in the 2023 class. An edge prospect from Kansas City, Adebawore had offers from many top programs in the country, including Georgia, LSU, Oregon, and USC. Edge Coach Miguel Chavis had only been in Norman a short time, but managed to win the commitment of the elite prospect in the summer of 2022.
IM ALL IN‼️ B⭕️⭕️MER S⭕️⭕️NER‼️ pic.twitter.com/YHHV95PRi4
— Adepoju Adebawore (@PjBawore) July 10, 2022
Career so Far
P.J. played in every game for OU as a true freshman. He showed tremendous athleticism and a knack for getting into the backfield. Even in limited snaps, fans could see huge potential.
Stats
Year: 2023
Games Played: 13
Tackles: 6
TFL: 3
Sacks: 1.5
PBU: 1
Stats via Soonersports.com
Highlights
This Season
Even with a crowded defensive end room, there is a lot of optimism for a breakout season for Adebawore this fall. R Mason Thomas, Ethan Downs, Caiden Woullard, and Trace Ford will all be factors at end. But PJ has an exciting skillset and the tools to make an impact for the Sooners in 2024.