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Ten Most Indispensable Oklahoma Football Players in 2016

By Chip Rouse

Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA;Clemson Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners line up in the first quarter of the 2015 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA;Clemson Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners line up in the first quarter of the 2015 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Chris Carson (32) is pushed out of bounds by Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Jordan Evans (26) during the second half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma won 58-23. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Chris Carson (32) is pushed out of bounds by Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Jordan Evans (26) during the second half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma won 58-23. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /

Senior Jordan Evans Keys a Young, Unproven Linebacker Group

In recent seasons, Oklahoma has been loaded with big-play linebackers with NFL-caliber talent. That is not the case this season as the departure of four starters from last season left the cupboard bare at the linebacker position.

Senior Jordan Evans is the lone returning starter, and he will be counted on heavily to lead the middle of the OU defense in 2016. He was the team’s second leading tackler in 2015 with 83 total. He recorded 11 tackles twice last season and had three games with nine tackles each.

Evans also defended four passes, broke up four pass attempts and created four forced fumbles a year ago.

Last week, Evans was named one of four team captains for the Sooners in 2016. At 6-foot, 3-inches and close to 240 pounds, he is at an ideal size for the linebacker position, and he is quick on his feet, which makes Evans a major disruptive force on the defensive side of the ball.

It will be important for Evans to stay healthy and on the field if Oklahoma is to go far in 2016.

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