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2024 NFL Draft Central

2024 NFL Draft Central

April 24, 2024 | Football

Oklahoma offensive tackle Walter Rouse was the first selection in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft (No. 177 overall) by the Minnesota Vikings and OU defensive lineman Jonah Laulu was the 14th pick in the seventh round (No. 234 overall) by the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. With offensive tackle Tyler Guyton selected in the first round (No. 29 overall) by the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, OU has produced at least three NFL Draft picks each of the last 22 years, the third-longest streak nationally. At least two Sooners have been drafted each of the last 29 years.

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Since the Draft's inception, Oklahoma has consistently produced next-level talent. OU's 416 all-time picks are the fourth most of any program. At least one Sooner has been taken in 87 out of 89 NFL Drafts.

Since 2000, a total of 119 Sooners have been selected, 29 more than the Big 12 program with the next most during that time frame (Texas, 90) and 59 more than school with the third most (TCU, 61).

OU Draft History
| Since 2000 | First Round | Draft NotesSooners in the NFL
2024 Drafted Sooners
Tyler Guyton NFL Draft No. 29 Cowboys

Tyler Guyton | OT | 6'8'' | 322 lbs

Dallas Cowboys
Round 1 | Pick 29 | 29th Overal

Draft Day: Offensive tackle Tyler Guyton became OU's 49th first-round NFL Draft pick when he was selected No. 29 overall by the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night in Detroit. He marks the Sooners' sixth first-round pick over the last seven seasons and OU's 12th offensive lineman (eighth tackle) drafted in the last 10 years. (Read More)
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Rouse, Walter (NFL Draft)

Walter Rouse | OT | 6'6'' | 313 lbs

Minnesota Vikings
Round 6 | Pick 1 | 177th Overall

Draft Day: Offensive tackle Walter Rouse was the first pick in the sixth round (No. 177 overall) by the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. A five-year starter at Stanford (2019-22) and Oklahoma (2023), he is the Sooners' 13th offensive lineman (ninth tackle) drafted in Bill Bedenbaugh's 10 years on OU's staff. (Read More)

Laulu, Jonah (NFL Draft)

Jonah Laulu | DT | 6'5'' | 289 lbs

Indianapolis Colts
Round 7 | Pick 14 | 234th Overall

Draft Day: Defensive lineman Jonah Laulu was selected with the 14th pick in the seventh round (No. 234 overall) by the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. The first defensive Sooner taken in the 2024 NFL Draft, Laulu played in all 26 games for OU the last two seasons (six starts) after transferring from Hawai'i. (Read More)

 
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