100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #56 Creed Humphrey By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: July 11, 2020

The Path to Norman

Humphrey had offers from many top programs; Alabama, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and others all wanted him at their university. OU and Humphrey circled each other for a while, with Humphrey taking two visits to Norman in early June, 2016. Additionally, with a brother at OU, growing up in an OU household, and being an in-state player, Oklahoma seemed to have a high chance of landing the lineman. However, the Shawnee, Oklahoma product decided that Texas A&M was the right place for him in the summer of 2016. It looked like OU might move on. Then, about a month later, Humphrey realized that he wanted to be in Norman instead. 

Career So Far

There was plenty of talk in Humphrey’s first year on campus that he may start. He ended up redshirting that season, but he was ready for action the next year.
2018 saw Humphrey start in almost every game of the season. He was a force on the line, a second-team All-Big 12 selection, and a freshman All-American by both the FWAA and The Athletic. Additionally, the OU offensive line won the Joe Moore Trophy for the season, showing how well Coach Bedenbaugh leads and how excellent the level of play was for the year.
Creed didn’t slow down in 2019. With the entire starting offensive line headed pro except for him, the center was the experienced veteran of the group as just a redshirt sophomore. He didn’t disappoint; while the line had its share of injuries and struggles throughout the year, Humphrey was a constant up front. He earned second-team All-American honors from AP, FWAA, Sporting News, and Walter Camp Foundation, was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, Big 12 Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year, and a first-team All-Big 12 selection. Even more startling: he did not allow a single sack in his 799 plays.

Current Profile

Position: Center
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 307
Year: Redshirt Junior

Stats

2018: 14 GP, 12 GS

2019: 14 GP, 14 GS

Highlights

2020 Season

There was plenty of speculation that 2019 would be Creed’s last season in Norman. However, Humphrey decided that he wanted at least one more season as a Sooner. 

The line returns much more experience than it did last year, with several young guys vying for playing time as well. The off-season has already seen plenty of predictions for the big guy, from All-American season to first-round draft pick in 2021. He will be a leader of the offense and one of the most experienced players on the team. Look for a big season from Creed Humphrey as he cements his place as one of the best offensive linemen at OU in recent years.