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Trent Wilson aiming for big role on OU football's defensive line in 2026

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Trent Wilson
OU DL Trent Smith makes his way to a new drill during spring practice March 30, 2026. Photo by Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

Trent Wilson arrived at OU last year knowing he likely wouldn't play much for the Sooners as a freshman. Adn Wilson didn't, redshirting and totaling only 29 snaps in three games. But now, a year later, Wilson is expected to be a key contributor along the OU defensive line. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive tackle will likely be in the 4-5-man rotation on the interior after the departures of seniors Gracen Halton and Damonic Williams. And with David Stone and Jayden Jackson -- Oklahoma's expected starters at defensive tackle -- missing all of spring with injuries, Wilson is getting a lot of first-team reps.

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