100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2025: #28 Marcus James
Posted on: August 2, 2025
Noteworthy Numbers
2021-2024 – Danny Stutsman
2007-2011 – Travis Lewis
2004-2006 – Adrian Peterson
2001-2004 – Antonio Perkins
1975-1979 – George Cumby
Player Profile
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 235
Class: Freshman
Seasons at OU: 0
Hometown: Oklahoma City, Okla.
Previous School: Carl Albert HS
The Path to Norman
Marcus James was a Oklahoma high school product, playing at Carl Albert in OKC. He was a versatile recruit, with experience at receiver, running back, linebacker, and more. The Sooners were one of James’ first offers, although he received offers from A&M, TCU, Utah, and more. In late fall 2023, James and his teammate Trynae Washington made a double announcement to join OU.
Highlights
This Season
James arrived on campus this summer and will likely use his redshirt season this fall. The Sooners have him listed at linebacker, which seemed a likely fit for the athlete prospect. He’ll spend this season determining his role for his time in Norman.

