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 (@Eiek77) 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 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.
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.