Taylor Wein

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Taylor Wein
No. 44 – Oklahoma Sooners
Position Defensive lineman
Class Redshirt.svg Sophomore
Personal information
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight276 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school Nolensville (Nolensville, Tennessee)
College
Stats at ESPN

Taylor Wein is an American college football defensive lineman for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Early life

Wein attended Nolensville High School in Nolensville, Tennessee. As a senior, he totaled 91 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, and four forced fumbles. A four-star recruit, Wein committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma. [1]

College career

Wein redshirted in 2023 and played sparingly in 2024, totaling two tackles. [2] [3] His production significantly increased in 2025, having a breakout season while becoming a starter on the Sooners' defensive line. [4] Against South Carolina, Wein recorded four tackles, two tackles for loss, and his first career interception. [5] Against No. 4 Alabama, he totaled three tackles, a sack, and forced fumble, while also blocking a field goal in a 23–21 victory. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Spears, Joseph (November 21, 2022). "'It was a no-brainer': Why Nolensville defensive end Taylor Wein committed to Oklahoma". The Tennessean. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  2. ↑ World, Mason Young Tulsa (June 25, 2025). "Will Taylor Wein be the next Sooner to break out amid 3rd year in Brent Venables' defense?". Tulsa World. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  3. ↑ Mussatto, Joe (July 31, 2025). "How OU football DE Taylor Wein has thrived in 'controlled chaos' throughout his life". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  4. ↑ Sulley, Colton (October 17, 2025). "Inside Taylor Wein's journey to OU football, second-season dominance with Sooners". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Taylor Wein Shined at South Carolina as Oklahoma Refused to Let Texas Setback Define Season". Oklahoma Sooners On SI. October 19, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  6. ↑ McDaniel, Joshua (November 15, 2025). "Taylor Wein delivers decisive field-goal block in OU football's win over Alabama". OU Daily. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
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