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These OU freshmen earned Brent Venables’ early stamp of approval

When Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables started rattling off the names of young players who could make an impact for the Sooners in 2025, the list just kept going.

Venables on Wednesday at SEC Media Days mentioned several freshmen who have already impressed him even before fall camp and could emerge as contributors this upcoming season, especially on the offensive line.

Venables had list of rookie Sooners who can make an impact in 2025

The first freshman Venables mentioned was offensive lineman Daniel Akinkunmi, who redshirted last year after getting to Norman from East London, England.