Trace Ford was already feeling pretty good. Then, it happened. At Oklahoma’s Pro Day workouts Tuesday morning, before a few dozen NFL scouts, OU players, media and even some friends and family, Ford came down at 10-feet, 2-inches on the broad jump.
The Oklahoma Sooners hosted their Pro Day on Tuesday morning ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. 14 former Sooners ran through drills and worked out in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams, hoping to make their NFL dreams come true.
The annual Red River Rivalry matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners is always a heated one. No matter which side is ranked higher or which is favored, records and talent levels in this rivalry typically have little impact on the on-field results.
Despite being further down the totem pole, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables eventually took the advice of senior defensive analyst Xavier Brewer. Brewer, who played defensive back for Venables at Clemson, has gotten more responsibility since a new rule made it where analysts can now actually coach.
The numbers of Oklahoma defenders returning in 2024 continues to grow. SoonerScoop.com’s George Stoia reported OU defensive lineman Trace Ford is returning to Norman next year, and the report was confirmed by the OU Daily and The Oklahoman.