Oklahoma Lineman David Stone Sustained Injury
The defensive lineman exited practice on Monday with a lower-body injury.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Football
Oklahoma defensive lineman David Stone left practice on Monday with a lower-body injury. The team is currently awaiting the results of further medical testing to determine his status.
Why it matters
Stone has been a key contributor for the Oklahoma defensive unit this season, recording 12 total tackles through three games. His potential absence could impact Oklahoma as they prepare for a matchup against Georgia.
Stone recorded 12 total tackles and 2.0 tackles for loss in three games this year, following a 2025 campaign where he tallied 42 tackles and 8.0 tackles for loss. He also logged 8 tackles in the team's 14-6 victory against New Mexico.
The players
David Stone
He is a defensive lineman for the Oklahoma football team who arrived as a top-ranked recruit.
Oklahoma
The university fields a major collegiate football program that currently holds a 2-1 record.
Georgia
This university is the next opponent on Oklahoma's football schedule.
The details
Stone sustained the injury during a practice session in Norman on Monday. Oklahoma currently holds a 2-1 record on the season as they look ahead to their upcoming schedule.
Timeline
Monday, September 21, 2026: David Stone sustained the injury during practice.
Saturday, September 26, 2026: Oklahoma is scheduled to play Georgia at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The Big Picture
This development follows the statistical baseline Stone established during the 2025 college football season. His current production trends are being measured against the performance metrics he set throughout that previous campaign.
Stone's injury status creates immediate uncertainty regarding the defensive rotation for the upcoming game against Georgia. His absence would remove a player who has already accounted for 12 tackles through the first three games of the year.
The takeaway
Maintaining depth on the defensive line remains critical as the team enters a challenging stretch of the schedule. Early medical evaluations will dictate how the coaching staff adjusts their defensive front for the upcoming matchup.
Further reading
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