The Football Brainiacs

Player Profile

Position: Defensive Lineman

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 282

Class: Redshirt Freshman

Seasons at OU: 1

Hometown: Raiford, Fla.

Previous School: Union County HS

The Path to Norman

Markus Strong had a relatively short recruitment with the Sooners. A defensive lineman out of Florida, Strong received his OU offer in the fall of 2022.

After a great talk with @CoachToddBates I’m blessed to receive an offer from Oklahoma University 🤘🏾! @CoachVenables @soonersonly @OU_Football @rileyreeduf @C_Mart1353 @austindukes54 @Andrew_Ivins #OUDNA pic.twitter.com/HM4drGuZJP

— Markus Strong (@Markus_Strong2) October 30, 2022

The big man also received offers from UCF, West Virginia, and Louisville. Less than two months after his Oklahoma offer, the Sooners got a signing day commitment.

Chosen for your humility and strong work ethic. Welcome to the Oklahoma family @Markus_Strong2!

🧬 https://t.co/c6SmB6geYT#OUDNA | #CHO23N pic.twitter.com/jYP5ImwZOO

— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) December 21, 2022

Career so Far

Strong took a redshirt season in 2023, but took the chance to play in the season opener against Arkansas State.

Stats

Year: 2022

Games Played: 1

Tackles: 1

Stats via Soonersports.com

Highlights

This Season

Despite a high amount of turnover on the defensive front, the Oklahoma defensive line has a logjam of talented options. Strong was mentioned during winter training as a guy making strides, and again during the spring as a player standing out. He will have to continue building on that momentum to crack the depth chart, but certainly has the tools to make an impact in Norman.