Danny Stutsman

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Danny Stutsman
Oklahoma Sooners–No. 28
Position Linebacker
ClassJunior
Major Communication
Personal information
Born: (2003-03-10) March 10, 2003 (age 21) [1]
Windermere, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Foundation Academy
(Winter Garden, Florida)
Career highlights and awards

Danny Stutsman (born March 10, 2003) is an American football linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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High school career

Stutsman attended Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Florida. [2] As a junior, Stutsman recorded 110 tackles. In addition, he also added 44 receptions for 891 yards, and 12 touchdowns. Stutsman finished his high school career with totals of 333 tackles, 20 sacks, and eight forced fumbles. [3] [4] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma. [5] [6]

College career

As a freshman in 2021, Stutsman played in ten games, tallying 38 tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles. [7] [8] The following season, his 125 total tackles led the Big 12, while also posting three sacks, and two interceptions. [9] [10] [11] Against Texas Tech, Stutsman recorded 18 tackles, a career high. [12] Entering the 2023 season, Stutsman is seen as a top prospect in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. [13] [14] On December 11, 2023, Stutsman announced he will be returning for his senior season, despite expectations he would declare for the 2024 draft. [15]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Danny Stutsman and Foundation Academy beat nemesis Victory Christian". Orlando Sentinel. 2020-11-28. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  3. ↑ Hoover, John. "Oklahoma's Finest: LB Danny Stutsman Compiled Big Numbers on Defense". Sports Illustrated.
  4. ↑ "Danny Stutsman signs with Oklahoma". West Orange Times & Observer. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  5. ↑ Kersey, Jason. "After recruiting 'visit,' 3-star LB Danny Stutsman commits to Oklahoma". The Athletic. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  6. ↑ Staff Writer. "Linebacker had 20 Power Five offers: Oklahoma lands another major recruit". Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  7. ↑ "Oklahoma spring breakout candidates: Brent Venables and Danny Stutsman could be a formidable pair". Dallas News. 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  8. ↑ Masri, Tarik. "OU football: Stutsman leading the way for young linebacker group". Norman Transcript. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  9. ↑ Lederman, Eli. "'I'm just ready to go': In junior LB Danny Stutsman, OU expects a defensive leader in 2023". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  10. ↑ "Danny Stutsman named to Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  11. ↑ "Cheez-It Bowl: Foundation product LB Danny Stutsman turning heads as Oklahoma captain". Orlando Sentinel. 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  12. ↑ "Report Card: Sooners defense can't hold up in finale vs. Texas Tech". Sooners Wire. 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  13. ↑ "5 Sooners with the best chance to be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft". Sooners Wire. 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  14. ↑ "Top 50 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Watchlist: Brock Bowers, Caleb Williams Highlight the Stars of Tomorrow". 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  15. ↑ Danny Stutsman (December 11, 2023). "I'M NOT LEAVING". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2023-12-12.
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