Several national experts have rated the Oklahoma Sooners' defensive line as the best in the SEC going into the 2025 season. The strength of that unit is further emphasized by a backup defensive end outside of the starting rotation who is primed to have a breakout season.
Adepoju "PJ" Adebawore came to Oklahoma as a consensus five-star prospect at defensive end and a member of the 2023 freshman class. Although he came to OU with high expectations and an elite rating, the Kansas City, Missouri, native has been patiently waiting for his time to shine. And the belief among Sooner coaches is that this could finally be the year.