100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #33 Marcus Stripling By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: August 2, 2021

The Path to Norman

Marcus Stripling was part of a very deep 2019 defensive line class. Playing high school ball in Houston, Stripling announced his commitment to the Sooners live at an announcement ceremony.

The lineman had offers from the likes of Alabama, Georgia, LSU, and many others.

Career so Far

Stripling had a big freshman year, playing in all 14 games for the Sooners. With a host of veterans on the line, Marcus provided depth in 2019. 

In 2020, Stripling once again played at defensive end. He played in most of the season’s games and certainly improved throughout the season.

Current Profile

Position: RUSH

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 242

Year: Junior

Stats

Stats via Soonersports.com

Highlights

This Season

During the offseason, Stripling transitioned from defensive end to the RUSH spot. With Nik Bonitto returning as the starter, Clayton Smith, Brynden Walker, and Stripling will be competing for snaps at the spot. In a spot that should suit him well, look to hear Stripling’s name more often this season than any before at one of the best position groups on the field for the Sooners.