Crimson Countdown: No. 79 Jake Taylor
The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2023 Oklahoma football season. It’s the second season under head coach Brent Venables and expectations are high once again. The Sooners are looking to rebound from the uncharacteristic 6-7 season in 2022.
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Crimson Countdown: No. 79 Jake Taylor
2022 stats: N/A.
2023 outlook: After spending 2022 redshirting for the Sooners Taylor is a player that Oklahoma will have hopes of competing for a starting role in 2023. With offensive tackle largely cemented, there is some conversation about Taylor getting a look at guard to provide more chance at snaps and competition.
Taylor is a powerful blocker who can shine in both the run and pass game. He figures heavily into the foreseeable future but it will be interesting to see if Oklahoma tries some different ideas to get him on the field as soon as possible.
2023 Offensive Tackle Outlook
Oklahoma will have to replace both tackles this fall, with Anton Harrison and Wanya Morris both now in the NFL. Stanford transfer Walter Rouse is a veteran, having been a three-starter for the Cardinal and is anticiapted to start at left tackle. And Tyler Guyton, who started five games at right tackle last season, is the expected starter at right tackle. The Sooners don’t have much experience beyond that, but have high hopes for freshman Cayden Green and sophomore Jacob Sexton.
