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| HT/WT: 6-1, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Tulsa, OK |
| Age: 23 |
| Class: Senior |
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1:09Breaking Down the Second CFP Top 25 Rankings
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1:00Brent Venables: Jason Witten has 'got all the right stuff' to be full-time offensive coordinator
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10:44Should Oklahoma promote Jason Witten to full-time offensive coordinator?
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5:12Brent Venables' thoughts on Oklahoma's 23-7 win over No. 24 Florida
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4:47Sooners Illustrated Staff Picks: Oklahoma at No. 24 Florida
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0:59WR Ryan Coleman-Williams (Knee) Questionable at LSU
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0:40Saturday Spotlight: Arch Manning's Future in Austin
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1:36Brent Venables: It is 'incredibly important' that Oklahoma finds OC that can 'score touchdowns' after Ben Arbuckle firing
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1:13Brent Venables' thoughts on Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina
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1:24Trick or Treat: Is No. 9 Kentucky an SEC Contender?
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3:28Sooners Illustrated Staff Picks: Oklahoma vs South Carolina
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1:29Brent Venables: Oklahoma's late season run last season 'lends credibility' to Sooners trying to do it again
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1:38Is It Time for USC to Fire Lincoln Riley?
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2:32Brent Venables' opening thoughts after Oklahoma's 23-15 win over Mississippi State
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4:39Sooners Illustrated Staff Picks: Oklahoma vs Mississippi State
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1:46Did Shane Beamer Save His Job After Beating Florida?
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0:54Ben Arbuckle: Oklahoma believes John Mateer gives them 'the best chance to win.'
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1:52How Would Benching Affect Arch Manning's Future?
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1:54Texas Will Try To Avoid Third Straight Loss Against Ole Miss
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1:56Steve Sarkisian Doesn't Rule Out Benching Arch Manning
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Cole Holcomb
Summary
Owen Heinecke is a versatile linebacker who transitioned from collegiate lacrosse into a defensive role at Oklahoma. A former preferred walk-on, he is a disciplined, effort-driven player who diagnoses quickly and attacks downhill against the run. While still developing as a full-time defender, his speed and toughness point to value on special teams and in a depth role.
About
- 2025: 74 tackles, 12 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 1 INT, 4 PD (started final five games)
- 2021: Played lacrosse at Ohio State
Strengths
- Quick to trigger downhill and disrupt run plays.
- Solid range with the speed to contribute in coverage.
- Good timing as a blitzer to generate backfield pressure.
Weaknesses
- Can play out of control, leading to missed tackles.
- Has trouble disengaging from larger offensive linemen.
- Limited experience as a starter with a smaller sample of defensive snaps.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.62 seconds
- Vertical jump: 34.5 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 11 inches
- 3-cone drill: 7.15 seconds
