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David Stone announces withdrawal from transfer portal, return to Oklahoma
By Andrew Olson
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David Stone is staying at Oklahoma after all.
On Friday evening, it was reported that Stone would be entering his name into the NCAA transfer portal. Just under 48 hours later, Stone took to social media to say that he won’t be leaving the program.
Sooner Nation after taking the necessary time & examining my options… I have removed my name from the portal & will be furthering my education & career at U!! Sooner Born…Sooner Bred… & when I die I’ll be Sooner dead!! #BoomerSooner pic.twitter.com/dTBdzXWFu6
— David “Stoney” Stone Jr. (@iamdavidstonejr) April 21, 2025
Stone is a Del City, Oklahoma native who finished his high school career at the IMG Academy in Florida. Stone’s homecoming was a big deal for the Sooners. On the 247Sports Composite, Stone was a 5-star recruit, rated the No. 2 defensive lineman and No. 9 overall prospect in the Class of 2024.
Though Stone was a hyped recruit, he did not make a significant impact in his debut season. Stone’s OU bio notes that he appeared in all 13 games. Per Pro Football Focus, his snap count was just 94 for the season. In limited playing time on special teams and defense, Stone recorded 6 tackles, including 2 for loss with 1 sack.
Even if Stone didn’t do much as a freshman, the Sooners see a bright future for the former 5-star and are happy to have him back for 2025 and beyond.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
