100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #77 Erik Swenson
Posted on: June 16, 2018
Stats via SoonerSports.com
The Path to Norman
Swenson was committed to Michigan for three years before having his scholarship offer pulled. Shortly after that, and just before the 2016 signing day, Swenson chose the Sooners.
Blessed to say that I have committed to attend the University of Oklahoma #OUDNA #Sooners pic.twitter.com/kHhMMCpZAz
— Erik Swenson (@erik_swenson77) January 31, 2016
For more on that process, read this article on his journey:
Remember Erik Swenson? Cast aside by Michigan, he's thriving at Oklahoma https://t.co/obZmw8CFWG via @TeddyGreenstein pic.twitter.com/sOilQ22Fa3
— Chicago Tribune Sports (@ChicagoSports) January 26, 2017
Career So Far
The 2016 saw the Illinois native redshirt. In 2017, Erik was a contributor on the line; he played in six games, including three of the last four.
Current Profile
Position: OT
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 317
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Stats
Games played in: 2017 – 7
2018 Season
This year will be a big chance for Swenson to earn significant field time. Bobby Evans and Dru Samia look to have the two Tackle positions locked down; after them, guys like Adrian Ealy and Erik will try to be the next two up at Tackle. Additionally, Swenson will not just be fighting for playing time this year; with at least Samia and possibly Evans departing after 2018, there will be openings on the line. Erik Swenson will look to continue showing the coaches that he’s the right guy for the job when the time comes.
