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Crimson Countdown: No. 5 Woodi Washington

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The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2023 Oklahoma football season. It’s the second season under head coach Brent Venables and expectations are high once again. The Sooners are looking to rebound from the uncharacteristic 6-7 season in 2022.

Every day as we get closer to kickoff, SoonerScoop.com will count down the days with you. Starting with No. 99 and working our way to No. 0, we’ll be there every step of the way.

Crimson Countdown: No. 5 Woodi Washington

2022 stats: 67 tackles, 6 PBUs, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble

2023 outlook: One of the more experienced players on Oklahoma’s roster, Washington returns as one of the leaders of this Sooners team. Entering his fifth season, Washington has played in 33 games and made 23 starts at cornerback. He’s totaled 154 tackles, 12 PBUs, and five interceptions.

Washington is the leader of a relatively young cornerback room that’s full of talent. So far, he’s embraced that role and is sure to be a main contributor on defense this season as has been the past three years.

“Woodi has done a good, he’s been our most consistent guy,” Venables said of the cornerback room. “Everybody else is fighting for the same opportunity right now. Nobody’s pulled ahead of anybody.”

2023 cornerback/nickel outlook

Oklahoma returns one of its most veteran defensive starters in redshirt senior Woodi Washington. But across from Washington will be one of the more anticipated position battles of fall camp. Sophomore Gentry Williams and JUCO transfer Kendel Dolby appear to be the frontrunners for the job. But true freshmen Jasiah Wagoner and Makari Vickers were impressive in the spring and could fight for the opening. Cornerbacks coach Jay Valai has done a nice job retooling that room after the departures of CJ Colden and Jaden Davis. 

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