100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2026: #44 John Locke Jr. By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: July 22, 2026

Football Time in Oklahoma

Football Time in Oklahoma is only 44 days away. We’re counting down the days with a look at each number on the roster; today, we’ll spotlight John Locke Jr..

Noteworthy Numbers

2006-2010 – Jeremy Beal

1983-1986 – Brian Bosworth

1968-1670 – Steve Casteel

Player Profile

Position: Tight End

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 240

Class: Redshirt Senior

Seasons at OU: 1

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Previous School: Louisiana Tech University

The Path to Norman

John Locke played high school football in Texas. He then spent three seasons at Louisiana Tech before transferring to Oklahoma.

Career so Far

Locke redshirted in 2022 while appearing in three games, primarily on special teams.

In 2023, Locke appeared in all 12 games. He then played in 11 games in 2024, logging three catches over those two seasons.

2025 was Locke’s lone season at OU; he played in one game and was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Stats

Years: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Career

Games Played: 1 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 27

Receptions: 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3

Receiving Yards: 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6

Receiving TD: 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1

Stats via Soonersports.com

This Season

The tight end room, after being virtually non-existent for several seasons, received a complete overhaul over the offseason. The Sooners brought in NFL legend Jason Witten to coach the room and return it to a position of strength for OU. Rocky Beers, Hayden Hansen, and Jack Van Dorselaer were all brought in as transfers to replace the four main tight ends from 2025, with Tyler Ruxer and Ryder Mix entering as freshmen. The three transfers look likely to lead the spot this fall. Locke will provide depth in his second season in Norman.