Danny Stutsman (born March 10, 2003) is an American football linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Danny Stutsman
Oklahoma Sooners – No. 28
PositionLinebacker
ClassSenior
MajorCommunication
Personal information
Born: (2003-03-10) March 10, 2003 (age 21)[1]
Windermere, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolFoundation Academy
(Winter Garden, Florida)
Career highlights and awards

High school career

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Stutsman attended Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Florida.[2] As a junior, Stutsman recorded 110 tackles. In addition, he also added 44 receptions for 891 yards, and 12 touchdowns. Stutsman finished his high school career with totals of 333 tackles, 20 sacks, and eight forced fumbles.[3][4] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma.[5][6]

College career

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As a freshman in 2021, Stutsman played in ten games, tallying 38 tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles.[7][8] The following season, his 125 total tackles led the Big 12, while also posting three sacks, and two interceptions.[9][10][11] Against Texas Tech, Stutsman recorded 18 tackles, a career high.[12] Entering the 2023 season, Stutsman was seen as a top prospect for the 2024 NFL draft.[13][14] On December 11, 2023, Stutsman announced that he would be returning for his senior season, despite expectations he would declare for the 2024 draft.[15]

College statistics

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Season GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Solo Ast Cmb TfL Sck Int Yds Avg TD PD FR Yds TD FF
2021 10 21 17 38 2.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2022 13 68 57 125 11.0 3.0 2 40 20.0 0 5 0 0 0 0
2023 12 51 53 104 16.0 3.0 1 30 30.0 1 3 1 0 0 2
2024 3 21 12 33 2.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 38 161 139 300 31.0 7.0 3 70 23.3 1 8 1 0 0 4

References

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  1. ^ "Danny Stutsman". soonerstats.com. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Danny Stutsman and Foundation Academy beat nemesis Victory Christian". Orlando Sentinel. November 28, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  3. ^ Hoover, John. "Oklahoma's Finest: LB Danny Stutsman Compiled Big Numbers on Defense". Sports Illustrated.
  4. ^ "Danny Stutsman signs with Oklahoma". West Orange Times & Observer. December 21, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  5. ^ Kersey, Jason. "After recruiting 'visit,' 3-star LB Danny Stutsman commits to Oklahoma". The Athletic. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  6. ^ Staff Writer. "Linebacker had 20 Power Five offers: Oklahoma lands another major recruit". Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  7. ^ "Oklahoma spring breakout candidates: Brent Venables and Danny Stutsman could be a formidable pair". Dallas News. March 23, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  8. ^ Masri, Tarik. "OU football: Stutsman leading the way for young linebacker group". Norman Transcript. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  9. ^ Lederman, Eli. "'I'm just ready to go': In junior LB Danny Stutsman, OU expects a defensive leader in 2023". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  10. ^ "Danny Stutsman named to Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  11. ^ "Cheez-It Bowl: Foundation product LB Danny Stutsman turning heads as Oklahoma captain". Orlando Sentinel. December 29, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  12. ^ "Report Card: Sooners defense can't hold up in finale vs. Texas Tech". Sooners Wire. November 29, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  13. ^ "5 Sooners with the best chance to be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft". Sooners Wire. April 30, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  14. ^ "Top 50 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Watchlist: Brock Bowers, Caleb Williams Highlight the Stars of Tomorrow". April 26, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  15. ^ Danny Stutsman (December 11, 2023). "I'M NOT LEAVING". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved December 12, 2023.
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