100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #77 Erik Swenson

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.

For more on that process, read this article on his journey:

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.

2018 had Swenson play in four games and earn Academic All-Big12 Second Team selection.

Current Profile

Position: OL

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 320

Year: Redshirt Junior

Stats

2017: 6 games played

2018: 4 games played

2019 Season

Swenson getting playing time in first two two seasons will pay off this year. The Sooners have only one returning offensive lineman in 2019. There are lots of linemen competing for a starting role with four spots open. According to James Hale, OU ended the spring with sophomores Creed Humphrey at center, Marquise Hayes and Tyrese Robinson at guard, and junior Erik Swenson and sophomore Adrian Ealy at tackle. Swenson will look to be one of the five supporting new Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts and will be ready to have a breakout season.