Baker Mayfield shares excitement of Heisman statue coming to Oklahoma

Baker Mayfield has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons recently with his NFL future suddenly hanging in limbo, but the former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback and former Heisman Trophy winner finally received some good news to switch it up.

The Oklahoma football program previously announced the unveiling of a new statue that will be unveiled at the Sooners’ Heisman Park immediately east of the stadium that will feature the Sooners’ legend. A press release from the program noted a ceremony and unveiling will take place at the Oklahoma spring game at halftime on April 23.

The NFL quarterback — who is still under contract with the Cleveland Browns but has made it clear he wants to play for a new team — took to social media to react to the news.

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this tremendous honor than alongside my family, teammates and Sooner Nation. It took all of us, so to be back on Owen Field and have this statue unveiled there is incredible. See you at the Spring Game! #PackThePalace https://t.co/mvvw9NWEFc

— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) March 31, 2022

Details about Baker Mayfield statue reveal

The timing couldn’t be better for Oklahoma Sooners to ride behind their quarterback as he faces a critical juncture in his professional life, while pairing the unveiling with the excitement to pack Owen Field and show support for new head coach Brett Venables.

The release states specific guidelines to entice fans to come take in the spring game along with this special tribute and historic ceremony to honor Baker Mayfield for decades to come.

“The statue reveal will be shown on the stadium video boards. No stadium pass-outs will be issued, meaning fans who leave the stadium will not be readmitted that day. Immediately after the game, organized photo opportunities at Mayfield’s statue will be available to fans. “

“I’m a Sooner for life and incredibly grateful for all of the success my teammates and I had at OU,” Baker Mayfield said. The two-time first-team All-American clearly understands the magnitude of this honor. It’s humbling and surreal to think about having a statue in iconic Heisman Park. I can’t wait to be back in Norman and reunite with the most passionate fans in college football.”

In 2017, Mayfield became the sixth of seven Sooners to win the Heisman Trophy when he passed for 4,627 yards and 43 touchdowns, and led OU to a Big 12 title and the College Football Playoff.

“I’m a Sooner for life and incredibly grateful for all of the success my teammates and I had at OU,” said Mayfield, who was a two-time first-team All-American. “It’s humbling and surreal to think about having a statue in iconic Heisman Park. I can’t wait to be back in Norman and reunite with the most passionate fans in college football.”

Baker Mayfield is feeling the love from his alma mater as he awaits his next move in the NFL.