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Oklahoma football: Anton Harrison selected in 1st round of NFL Draft by Jacksonville Jaguars

By Brandon Self

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 25: Left tackle Anton Harrison #71 of the Oklahoma Sooners lines up before a game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma won 16-13. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 25: Left tackle Anton Harrison #71 of the Oklahoma Sooners lines up before a game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma won 16-13. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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This is the Stormin’ in Norman live NFL Draft Tracker for the Oklahoma Sooners 2023 draft prospects. The article will be updated in real-time as the Oklahoma Football program sees their players selected to the Pros. Be sure and follow all 2023 NFL Draft picks, news, and analysis here

With the 27th pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select 1st team All-Big 12 offensive tackle Anton Harrison.

Coming in almost exactly where we predicted, Anton Harrison didn’t have to wait long to hear his named called by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in Thursday night’s first round of the NFL Draft.

Harrison, a 3 year Sooner starter, is headed to block for the 1st overall pick from the 2021 NFL Draft, quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Duval County, Florida.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence points receiving help finding a fan who asked a question during an NFL Draft watch party Thursday, April 27, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field’s Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected, with the 27th pick, offensive tackle Anton Harrison from Oklahoma. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]Jki 042723 Jaguars Draft Party 06
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence points receiving help finding a fan who asked a question during an NFL Draft watch party Thursday, April 27, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field’s Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected, with the 27th pick, offensive tackle Anton Harrison from Oklahoma. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]Jki 042723 Jaguars Draft Party 06 /

Harrison will fit in perfectly in Jacksonville. Currently starting Jaguar left tackle Cam Robinson faces a multi-game suspension for violating the NFL’s drug policy. He was already one of the league’s 6th lowest-rated pass blockers. Harrison is projected to be a day-one starter in Jacksonville, providing protection for the Jag’s franchise quarterback. The Jags are a pass-heavy offense, and Harrison has been one of the NCAA’s top-rated pass protectors over the last three seasons.

Another critical feature Harrison brings to Jacksonville is his versatility. I could see Harrison being a plug-and-play starter at 4 of the offensive line’s 5 spots (any but center). Harrison is athletic enough to switch to the right side if/when Cam Robinson returns and gets his spot back. Harrison is athletic enough for tackle and has the textbook size of an All-Pro guard.

Sooner offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh adds to his historic reputation by seeing Harrison off to the NFL’s first round. Bedenbaugh has coached some of the NFL’s best offensive linemen and is projected to oversee the upbringing of many of the league’s future stars. They don’t call it O Line U for no reason.

Stay tuned to the NFL Drafts remaining rounds for more Sooner selections, and be sure and stay tuned to FanSided’s coverage of the NFL Draft here.

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