‘He’s a beast’: TCU transfer Damonic Williams making strong 1st impression at Oklahoma
Damonic Williams is making a strong first impression on his Oklahoma football teammates during summer workouts, and the TCU transfer is expected to play a key role for the Sooners’ defense in the SEC.
Danny Stutsman noticed two things about Damonic Williams after the former TCU defensive tackle arrived at Oklahoma this summer: his massive size and his innate leadership qualities.
Williams, who transferred to Oklahoma during the post-spring portal cycle, has quickly ingratiated himself with his new team and made a strong impression on his OU teammates during summer workouts. He’s expected to play a key role for the Sooners in their first SEC season, bolstering the interior of the defensive line.
“That dude’s legs are massive, man,” Stutsman said at SEC Media Days earlier this week. “It’s like two of mine are one of his. He’s going to be a great player for us. He came in right away, it kind of takes a little bit, but he’s earned that respect in the group. You kind of look at him, you see a natural leader.”
The 6-foot-1, 319-pound Williams joins Oklahoma football after spending his first two seasons at TCU. While with the Horned Frogs, Williams started all 27 games up front and totaled 60 tackles, with 9.5 for a loss and 4.5 sacks. He earned Freshman All-America honors in 2022, when he made 27 tackles, with 4.5 for a loss, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble for a TCU team that played for a Big 12 title and made the College Football Playoff, finishing as national runner-up to Georgia that year.