100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #77 Erik Swenson By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: June 19, 2021

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

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. Sweonson played in four games in 2018 and earned 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.

2020 was another full season for Swenson. He started all 11 games, all but one of those at left tackle. Swenson’s PFF season grade was the highest of OU’s starting linemen, and he was named to several all-bowl teams after receiving the highest PFF grade of any offensive lineman to play in a bowl game.

Current Profile

Position: Offensive Lineman

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 329

Year: Redshirt Senior

Stats

Year GP
2017 6
2018 4
2019 10
2020 11

This Season

Swenson took advantage of the blanket waiver on the 2020 season to return for 2021. This season, there will be new blood at the tackle spots. Anton Harrison, who played sparingly last season, and Wanya Morris, the Tennessee transfer, seem set to start on either side of the line. Swenson will still play, bolstered by Coach Bedenbaugh’s high confidence in him. The sixth year lineman will enjoy one more season in crimson and cream this fall as part of an offensive line that could be the Sooners’ best in a few years.