100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #42 Noah Arinze
Posted on: July 24, 2021
The Path to Norman
Noah Arinze came to Norman from Missouri. He visited Norman several times, including the 2019 season opener against Houston and that summer’s ChampUBBQ. He enjoyed the atmosphere and decided shortly after to join the Sooners.
Respect my decision @OU_Football @LincolnRiley @CoachThibbs @CoachGrinch @eliteamsports #sbg #Critcal #BoomerSooner #oudna pic.twitter.com/gN6ZIHBBdW
— NoahArinze (@ArinzeNoah) September 6, 2019
Career so Far
Arinze did not play in 2020, using his redshirt season to gain experience.
Current Profile
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 256
Year: Redshirt Freshman
Highlights
This Season
This offseason, Arinze shifted from defensive end to defensive tackle and added some weight to make the transition. Jalen Redmond is set to start at tackle, with guys like Laron Stokes and Kori Roberson working behind him. Arinze will have to push hard for playing time this season, but will keep fighting to earn snaps for the Sooners.
