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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 29
Oklahoma Sooners fan favorite Jaren Kanak reflects on unforgettable career 'It means everything to me'
The Oklahoma Sooners enjoyed a remarkable breakout season from linebacker turned tight end Jaren Kanak in 2025. Kanak, one of the first recruits Brent Venables brought to the Sooners in his first ever recruiting class, made the decision to switch over from linebacker to tight end because it felt "natural" for him and linebacker never clicked.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 28
Former Oklahoma Sooners fan favorite stands up for Jaren Kanak on social media after bad rep at the Shrine Bowl
The Oklahoma Sooners transitioned Jaren Kanak—who previously played linebacker—to the tight end position this past season. He excelled early, quickly becoming one of the best tight ends in the country.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 28
Oklahoma Sooners star Jaren Kanak learning from the NFL's best at adjusting to new position ahead of NFL Draft
The Oklahoma Sooners had a breakout season from linebacker turned tight end Jaren Kanak in 2025. Kanak turned into one of their best playmakers on offense, posting 533 yards on 44 receptions.
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College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 19
Which Under the Radar Sooners Could Make a Big Impact Against Alabama?
Maybe the guy who’s third on the team in all-purpose yards and receiving yards (511) shouldn’t be considered under the radar, but Jaren Kanak had one of his quietest games of the season (two catches for 23 yards) the last time these two teams played.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 19
Who's the next Cam Skattebo? Five prospects who could raise NFL Draft stock in CFP, including Texas Tech 'Peanut Puncher'
Entering last season's College Football Playoff, former Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo was generating little buzz.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4
What Oklahoma's Tight End Signees Add to Sooners' Offense
With senior tight end Jaren Kanak’s time in Norman coming to an end soon, the Sooners added players from the Class of 2026 to bolster the position group.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 30
Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak on Clinching College Football Playoff Spot: 'It's Surreal'
Jaren Kanak didn’t find the end zone in his last-ever regular-season game at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, but his contributions went a long way in the Sooners’ win.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 26
Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak Looking Forward to ‘Surreal’ Senior Day vs. LSU
Jaren Kanak’s path from Game 1 to Game 51 has been unconventional. Kanak, the Sooners’ linebacker turned tight end, has seen the highs and lows within Oklahoma’s program since 2022.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 3
NFL scouts already buzzing over mismatch ability of Oklahoma Sooners offensive weapon at the next level
The Oklahoma Sooners have enjoyed a breakout season from position convert Jaren Kanak, who flipped sides from linebacker to tight end. Kanak has vaulted himself into contention for the John Mackey Award as the best tight end in the country with his production and frequent big plays for the Sooners' offense in 2025.
College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 3
Can Jaren Kanak Score a TD? Ryan Aber's Three Bold Predictions for OU-Kent State
Oklahoma closes out its non-conference schedule Saturday against overmatched Kent State. The Golden Flashes (1-3) have not won a game against an FBS opponent since 2022, and are No.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 21
'Full Karate Kid': Oklahoma Tight end Jaren Kanak Continues to Help Sooners' Offense
Jaren Kanak had visions of pulling off a Trey Millard move. Instead, it turned into a Mr. Miyagi crane kick. Kanak turned in one of the most memorable plays of Saturday night’s 24-17 Oklahoma win over Auburn, when he came across the middle to catch a third-down pass early in the second half.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 21
Jaren Kanak has the best possible response to people laughing at him about a silly play he had vs. Auburn
On Saturday, the Oklahoma Sooners barely escaped their home stadium with a win over the Auburn Tigers. While everyone was arguing about the terrible officiating, tight end Jaren Kanak was busy doing flying knees into the opponent's face.
College Football News / Sporting News / September 17
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 14
Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak Flashes Arm Talent in Win Over Temple
PHILADELPHIA — Sooner fans saw three years of Jaren Kanak the linebacker. They’ve seen three games of Kanak the tight end. And on Saturday, they were introduced to Kanak the quarterback.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 11
Oklahoma Tight End Jaren Kanak Learning from Fellow Converted Linebacker
The project of converting Jaren Kanak from a linebacker to a tight end is nothing new for Ben Arbuckle. Arbuckle, OU’s offensive coordinator who joined the staff after the 2024 season, previously coached at Washington State.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 8
Oklahoma Sooners social media team and tight end Jaren Kanak troll the Michigan Wolverines in the best way possible
After the win over the Michigan Wolverines, the Oklahoma Sooners made sure to take the trolling over to social media, while tight end Jaren Kanak did it in his post-game media scrum.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 5
Position convert could be key for Oklahoma Sooners to pull off a signature win over the Michigan Wolverines
All eyes will be on the Oklahoma Sooners as they take on the Michigan Wolverines in a must-win early season showdown for both of these schools. Both sides are facing plenty of question marks and looking to prove they can vie for a College Football Playoff bid this season, and this matchup will go a long way in deciding that.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 4
Why Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle is 'Fired up' About Sooners' Tight End Room
In OU’s season opening win against Illinois State, Jaren Kanak was the Sooners’ primary tight end. Kanak grabbed five receptions for 90 yards, finishing second on the team in receiving as OU beat the Redbirds 35-3 on Saturday.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31
Oklahoma's Jaren Kanak Shines in First Game at Tight End in Season Opener
Oklahoma’s season-opener made it clear that Jaren Kanak won’t simply be a placeholder tight end for the Sooners. Kanak, who moved from linebacker to tight end during the 2025 offseason, had a major role in OU’s 35-3 win against Illinois State on Saturday.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31
Oklahoma Sooners budding star proves doubters wrong with sensational debut at new position in season opening win
It came as a bit of a surprise when the Oklahoma Sooners announced that former linebacker Jaren Kanak would be moving to tight end in new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle's offense.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 26
Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak 'Earned' Starting Role, Per OC Ben Arbuckle
After only a handful of months on Oklahoma’s offense, Jaren Kanak will be a starter in Week 1. Kanak, a former linebacker, made the move to tight end after the 2024 season.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 30
Oklahoma Sooners are teasing that one of their craziest experiments with Jaren Kanak may be working out great
The Oklahoma Sooners didn't recruit the tight end position maybe as well as they hoped for this offseason and the offseasons prior. Coming into this 2025 spring football period, the Sooners are left without a guy who's considered elite, or even great.
College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / March 12
TRENDING: An All-Time Quote by New Tight End
Jaren Kanak was a Class of 2022 four-star linebacker who signed with Oklahoma. But after three seasons at his natural position, he has made the transition to tight end during the spring.
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