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OU Defensive Lineman David Stone Suffers Injury in Practice
Sources said the injury may be a dislocated left knee, and Oklahoma could be without one of its top defenders for the rest of the season.
- On Monday, Sept. 21, Oklahoma defensive lineman David Stone suffered a knee injury during practice when he collided with a scout team player during a jog-through. His status for Saturday's game against Georgia remains uncertain.
- The collision during the jog-through caused Stone's knee to "kind of popped out," according to Oklahoma coach Brent Venables. X-rays came back "positive," and Stone reported a pain level of 2 out of 10.
- Stone, a 6-foot-3, 315-pound junior, has recorded 12 total tackles through three games this season. He posted a career-high eight tackles in the Sooners' 14-6 victory over New Mexico, demonstrating his importance to the defense.
- Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said "depth is OK there" at defensive tackle, but if Stone is unavailable, reserves like Trent Wilson, Nigel Smith III, and Jayden Jackson must step up for the SEC opener.
- Widely considered a top prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft, Stone remains critical to Oklahoma's defensive strategy. The team will evaluate his condition throughout the week before Saturday's matchup against Georgia.
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Oklahoma Refutes Whether Star Defensive Lineman David Stone Got Injured Playing Offense During Practice
Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone is likely going to miss a good chunk of the 2026-27 college football season with an injury, if not the entire season. It is unclear whether or not he was playing offense during practice. One report says one thing, the school says another. Regardless of how Stone suffered his injury, […]
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