Oklahoma linebacker Joseph Weté no longer listed on roster

Oklahoma has apparently made a change to its roster. Linebacker Joseph Weté is no longer listed.

Weté was getting ready for his redshirt junior season with the Sooners. He played in three games between 2020 and 2021, totaling two tackles during that time. No reason was given for his removal.

In fact, Weté’s No. 22 was given out, as well. Daniel Parker and CJ Coldon will now don the jersey number.

Out of high school, Weté was a four-star recruit and the No. 239 prospect in the nation from the class of 2019, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Oklahoma is gearing up for year one of the Brent Venables era after he came in to replace Lincoln Riley following the 2021 season. The Sooners went 11-2 overall to clinch an Alamo Bowl berth vs. Oregon and will kick off the 2022 campaign against UTEP on Sept. 3.

JD PicKell: Oklahoma’s offense must find a way to complement the defense

After many years as an offensive-minded team under Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma has turned course by hiring long-time defensive coordinator Brent Venables as head coach. While he brought in Jeff Lebby, one of the brightest young offensive coordinators in college football, there is still expected to be a transition for both sides playing together in year one.

On3’s J.D. PicKell broke down the dynamic between the two sides of the ball at Oklahoma, saying the offense’s ability to complement the defense could have a significant impact on the Sooners’ ability to compete right away in the Big 12 and College Football Playoff discussions.

“This offense is going to run a lot of plays,” PicKell said. “It’s going to be very high-tempo, it’s going to be pedal-to-the-medal, rock-and-roll. A lot of plays. That’s a good thing, as long as you’re converting first downs.

“Because if you go three-and-out in a matter of 10 seconds: incomplete pass, incomplete pass, stopped on third down. Well, guess what? The defense who was just out there a few minutes ago barely got the chance to sit down and look at the previous drive and get some water before they’re back out on the field. So it doesn’t compliment the defense if your offense can’t get anything done. And it’s a little bit more of a delicate balance because of how many plays you run and how quickly you go. It leaves you a little bit exposed to ultimately get your defense worn out.”