100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #31 Jackson Sumlin
Posted on: August 4, 2021
The Path to Norman
Jackson Sumlin is no stranger to Oklahoma. His father, Kevin Sumlin, was an assistant coach at OU from 2003-2007, coaching tight ends and special teams, then moving to co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers. James Hale reported that Coach Sumlin, “told me that the family felt it would be good if Jackson got away from home and since OU uses the fullback, H-back, and tight end as well as anybody in college football, they felt it would be a good place for him.” Sumlin joined the Sooners shortly before the 2020 season.
Career so Far
Sumlin did not play in 2020, taking a redshirt season.
Current Profile
Position: HB
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 213
Year: Redshirt Freshman
Highlights
TOUCHDOWN #Sooners! @CALEBcsw finds @jacksonsumlin in the end zone for the 12-yard score.
Red 33 | White 13 #OUDNA pic.twitter.com/02lNn6D4en
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) April 24, 2021
This Season
Sumlin saw action in this year’s spring game and had a nice game, catching a touchdown pass. Jeremiah Hall and Brayden Willis will be the HB leaders in 2021, with Sumlin providing depth behind the two. However, both are seniors; this is a great chance for the young man to earn game experience this season and be ready to more regularly contribute in 2022.
