100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #76 Jacob Sexton
Posted on: June 18, 2023
Player Profile
Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 320
Class: Sophomore
Seasons at OU: 1
Hometown: Edmond, OK
The Path to Norman
Jacob Sexton played high school football at Deer Creek, less than an hour north of Norman in Edmond. The Sooners were one of his first offers back in January, 2020. After that offer, Sexton and OU seemed like they were on the path to end up together. Sexton’s offer sheet really blew up in the spring of 2020, with programs like Alabama, Texas A&M, Texas, Tennesee, and many more vying for the lineman’s committment. However, the home state school won out in the summer of 2021.
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To get to know Jacob Sexton even better, check out James Hales’ interview with him from shortly after his committment:
Career so Far
Sexton got experience in his first year on campus, playing in 10 games at tackle. While Sooner fans were happy to see him play, it was puzzling to not seem him utilize a redshirt season. He did, however, suffer an injury in the Cheez-It Bowl that forced him out of the game.
Stats
Year: 2022
Games Played: 10
Stats via Soonersports.com
Highlights
This Season
Sexton is a big man; the lineman is listed as the second-tallest player on the roster (by an inch) and the second-biggest (by about 15 pounds). Unfortunately, he was out for the spring with a knee injury (sustained in the bowl game). He has a chance to be back by fall; if he is, he could certainly be a big factor at tackle this season. However, the staff should have the depth to ensure Sexton is fully healthy before playing. If his recovery leads to a mid-season availability, this may be the year he uses a redshirt season. It may not be 2023, but Sexton’s future with the Sooners is extremely bright.
