Just like any job search, NFL Draft prospects are interviewing with potential employers while also participating in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Former Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman is one of three Sooners participating in the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana. Defensive end Ethan Downs and safety Billy Bowman Jr. are also at the event this week.
Stutsman will get measurements and run through drills with the linebackers on Thursday, but his time to impress NFL franchises has already begun behind closed doors. Stutsman met with media on Wednesday and admitted a few teams he already interviewed with.
Rarely do we know what was really said during these interviews, but it does give us a good idea of which franchises are interested in what players. Here's every known team that Stutsman has met with so far during the NFL Scouting Combine.
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys traveled a lot further to Indianapolis compared to Norman to meet Stutsman.
Stutsman said he had a formal meeting with the Cowboys already.
There's more than just proximity to Norman connecting Stutsman to Dallas. He said he has kept in touch with former OU offensive lineman Tyler Guyton, who now plays for the Cowboys. Stutsman, who's from Florida, also said he grew up watching the Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Stutsman also admitted that he hasn't met with the Buccaneers yet but would like to.
New England Patriots
With a new head coach in Mike Vrabel, who is a former linebacker himself, the New England Patriots had an informal meeting with Stutsman. The Patriots have also interviewed several other linebackers already in Indianapolis.
Oklahoma LB Danny Stutsman says he’s had an informal meeting with the Patriots
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) February 26, 2025
“I think the informal went extremely well. Just getting to know the guy and talking football, it was what I always love to do”
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Pittsburgh Steelers
A franchise famous for its defensive tradition, the Pittsburgh Steelers seem more interested in Stutsman than other linebackers they've met with.
According to multiple reports, the Steelers have met with several linebackers already, but most were informal meetings and their meeting with Stutsman was formal. According to Joe Rutter of Tribune-Review Sports in Pittsburgh, Stutsman's meeting was with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders appear to be after a lot of defensive talent, including possibly Stutsman.
Stutsman was one of several defenders the Raiders have already met with in Indianapolis, and they're only to the linebackers and defensive linemen so far.