David Stone (American football)

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David Stone
Oklahoma Sooners
Position Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2005-11-20) November 20, 2005 (age 18)
Del City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight275 lb (125 kg)
Career history
College
High school IMG Academy
(Bradenton, Florida)

David Stone is an American football defensive tackle for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Early life and high school career

Stone was born in Del City, Oklahoma and attended Del City High School for two years. As a freshman, he recorded 19 tackles and a sack playing in only six games behind an experienced defensive line for Del City. [1] Before his sophomore year, Stone attended the Rivals Underclassmen Challenge in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was named Defensive Line MVP. As a sophomore, he recorded 47 tackles and nine sacks and was named to The Oklahoman's All-City First Team in 2021. In 2022, Stone transferred to IMG Academy and recorded 50 tackles, five sacks, and nine quarterback hurries as a junior and was later named to the MaxPreps Junior All-American. Becoming a key defensive unit, he helped the team allow only 3.0 points per game and 2.1 yards per rush, while forcing 30 turnovers. As a senior, he led the team to a 10–0 record and was named as a MaxPreps First-Team All-American. [2]

Recruiting

Stone became a consensus five-star prospect and was regarded as the best defensive tackle prospect. Rated as the No. 4 prospect by ESPN, No. 7 by Rivals, and No. 19 by 247Sports and On3, he committed to Oklahoma over offers from Florida, Miami (FL), Michigan State, Oregon, and Texas A&M. [3]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
David Stone
DL		 Del City, OK IMG Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)280 lb (130 kg)Aug 26, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 91

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References

  1. ↑ "Why is David Stone signing with OU football's 2024 recruiting class? 'This is home'". oklahoman.com. December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  2. ↑ "David Stone Biography". soonersports.com. December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  3. ↑ Baumgartner, Blake (August 26, 2023). "Five-star DT David Stone Jr. commits to Oklahoma Sooners". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
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