The Football Brainiacs

Football Time in Oklahoma

Football Time in Oklahoma is only 28 days away. We’re counting down the days with a look at each number on the roster; today, we’ll spotlight Marcus James.

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: 6’3”

Weight: 225

Class: Redshirt Freshman

Seasons at OU: 1

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.

Career so Far

James redshirted in 2025 and saw action against Kent State.

Stats

Year: 2025

Games Played: 1

Stats via Soonersports.com

Highlights

This Season

The Sooners boast an elite linebacker group. Owen Heinecke and Kip Lewis enter the year as the most experienced returning linebackers, while Cole Sullivan brings several years of experience from Michigan. James will work toward a spot on the two-deep this fall in a talented and deep Sooners linebacker room.