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Oklahoma's Nigel Smith II and Trent Wilson Grew From 'Bloodied Battles' During Spring

Oklahoma's Nigel Smith II and Trent Wilson Grew From 'Bloodied Battles' During Spring

“You don’t know what you don’t know,” Brent Venables said at the opening of fall camp. He was talking about Ben Arbuckle, but the quote could just as easily apply to several position groups — and a few players — on Oklahoma’s roster.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 23, 2025

Oklahoma DT Nigel Smith II ‘Learning Fast’ After Offseason Position Change

After starting his career in Norman on the edge, Nigel Smith II will play his redshirt freshman season in the middle. Smith, a former consensus 4-star prospect, made the transition from defensive end to defensive tackle in the offseason.

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