The Oklahoma Sooners have had an incredible run putting offensive linemen in the NFL over the last two decades.
Over the last two years, three Sooners have been the highest-graded at their position. Trent Williams (LT), Creed Humphrey (C), and Lane Johnson (RT) are the highest-graded players at their positions, according to Pro Football Focus.
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Oklahoma’s run of success at the position has helped it become a destination for offensive line prospects from high school and the transfer portal.
Anton Harrison is the latest to be selected in the first round. Harrison was one of three Bill Bedenbaugh offensive linemen to be selected in the 2023 NFL draft along with Wanya Morris and Chris Murray.
Here’s a look at Williams, Humphrey, and Johnson.
LT: Trent Williams
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In college, Williams was a two-time All-Big 12 selection in 2008 and 2009. He was also named a consensus All-American in 2009. This was a sign of things to come as Williams has dominated in the NFL at left tackle.
He’s a 10-time Pro Bowler and has been named to the second team All-Pro team once and first team All-Pro team twice.
C: Creed Humphrey
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Creed Humphrey made a huge impact at Oklahoma. He was named to the All-Big 12 first-team twice and earned All-Big 12 second-team honors once.. He was also named the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year two years in a row. He was also a third-team All-American in his last year in 2020.
In the NFL, Humphrey was named to the All-Rookie team in 2021 and then was a Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro selection in 2022.
RT: Lane Johnson
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Lane Johnson wasn’t recognized as much as Williams or Humphrey when he played for Oklahoma. He was named to the All-Big 12 second team in his last year in 2012.
During his time in the NFL, he’s been a four-time Pro Bowler. He’s also been selected to the All-Pro first-team twice and a second-team selection once.
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