100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #77 Erik Swenson By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: June 20, 2020

The Path to Norman

Erik 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-Big 12 Second Team selection.

In 2019, Erik Swenson moved into a much larger role in the offense. RJ Proctor and Swenson took over at left tackle; Swenson started in eight games and played in two more. The offensive line struggled at times throughout the season, working through several groups of five on the field while battling health challenges all over. Erik’s playing time dipped toward the end of the season.

Current Profile

Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 314
Year: Redshirt Senior

Stats

Year GP
2017 6
2018 4
2019 10

2020 Season

The line will be out to prove something in 2020; the group received its fair share of criticism in 2019 and will be ready to turn that around. Left tackle seems likely to be the most hotly-contested position on the offensive line in 2020. Redshirt freshman Stacey Wilkins (6’6”, 319) and Swenson are expected to battle for the position. Erik has a big experience advantage, but Wilkins is going to push hard for the job. Regardless of who wins the starting job, look for Swenson to play often on a much-improved 2020 offensive line.