Another Oklahoma Sooners player revealed he recently had surgery
No team in the SEC, or maybe even the entire landscape of college football, has had worse injury luck than the Oklahoma Sooners did in 2024. They were at one point, without almost every starter on the offensive line, including some backups as well, and their six best wide receivers, among other injuries as well. […]
No team in the SEC, or maybe even the entire landscape of college football, has had worse injury luck than the Oklahoma Sooners did in 2024. They were at one point, without almost every starter on the offensive line, including some backups as well, and their six best wide receivers, among other injuries as well.
The offensive line injuries really affected a lot of the offense. Sure, the offensive scheme and play-calling were bad all year long. But not having any continuity on the offensive line, and missing players certainly played a part as well.
One player that was hurt in 2024 on the offensive line, was Logan Howland, and he just recently had surgery.
Sooners' Howland has surgery
Originally from Westfield, New Jersey, Howland went to The Hun School in Princeton, where he initially played tight end before moving to offensive tackle. As a three-star recruit, he was ranked significantly across scouting platforms, with positions like No. 30 by 247Sports, No. 33 by On3, No. 37 by Rivals, and No. 61 by ESPN among tackles in his recruiting class.
His decision to join Oklahoma was largely influenced by the reputation of the team's offensive line coach, Bill Bedenbaugh, celebrated for preparing players for the NFL.
Upon arriving at Oklahoma, Howland became part of an elite offensive line squad. During his freshman year in 2023, he was only on the field for one game, but his role expanded dramatically in 2024 due to injuries to the starting tackles.
He played in 13 games that year, with notable performances at left tackle, particularly in his first significant game against Houston. At 6-foot-6 and 284 pounds, Howland's agility is seen as a valuable asset, though there's still work to be done, especially in pass protection where his technique and strength are being honed under Bedenbaugh's tutelage. His growth is vital for the Sooners as they strive to strengthen their offensive line within the challenging SEC conference.
Earlier this week, he announced via a photo on Twitter that he had surgery. He should recover fine and make his way back in time for the 2025 season.
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