The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2024 Oklahoma football season. Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with this one. The Sooners are finally and officially joining the SEC.
The 2023 season was a rebound one for head coach Brent Venables, getting the program back to its standard. OU went 10-3 in Venables’ second season, now it’s time for year No. 3.
Every day as we get closer to kickoff, SoonerScoop.com will count down the days with you. Starting with No. 99 and working our way to No. 0, we’ll be there every step of the way.
Crimson Countdown: No. 87 Jake Roberts
2023 stats (at Baylor): 23 receptions, 231 yards, 1 touchdown
2024 outlook: The expectation is that Roberts will be a starter or at least a key contributor for the Sooners in 2024. He is the most experienced tight end on the team, having played one season at Baylor (2023-24) and three at North Texas (2020-23). Roberts likely won’t be a huge difference maker in the offense, but he is familiar with new co-offensive coordinator Seth Littrell and at 6-foot-5, 250 pounds he can be a key blocker in the run game.
Roberts did miss the entire spring with an ankle injury, but is expected to workout this summer and return for full camp. He is an Oklahoma native, born in Norman and playing at Norman North High School.
2024 tight end outlook
One room that has a totally new look in 2024 is the tight end room. Austin Stogner took nearly every snap last year at tight end. He’s now gone and there are several new faces. Transfers Bauer Sharp and Jake Roberts are expected to lead the way. Sharp was especially impressive in the spring, with Roberts missing all of spring with an injury. OU also brought in highly-touted freshman Davon Mitchell, who by far has the most talent of the group. But don’t forget about Kaden Helms and Kade McIntyre, who both return from injury.
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