Oklahoma Football: 3 Breakout Candidates for 2022

NORMAN, OK - APRIL 24: Running back Jaden Knowles #25 of the Oklahoma Sooners breaks through the tackle of outside linebacker Clayton Smith #20 of the Sooners to score a touchdown during the team's spring game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on April 24, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

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Former Cal guard and Oklahoma football transfer McKade Mettauer stands with his mouthpiece still in and eyeblack on his cheek

Sep 18, 2021; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears offensive lineman McKade Mettauer (72) stands on the sideline during the second quarter against the Sacramento State Hornets at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports /

McKade Mettauer – Guard

With Marquis Hayes off to the NFL, the Oklahoma football team needs a plug-and-play guard that can step in right away. Enter McKade Mettauer, who has started 28 games at guard already in his college career.

While Mettauer is stepping into a whole different world of offensive scheme, his talent is undeniable. In 2021, he was an honorable mention all-Pac-12 selection and has been rock solid during his entire tenure at Cal.

Offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh is already singing his praises. Mettauer left a “really, really good first impression” on Bedenbaugh before spring practice started.

Mettauer wasn’t a top-end prospect coming out of high school. He didn’t have the athleticism that major programs were looking for. But, his development and his sheer nastiness on the line of scrimmage vaulted him into the Sooner program.

He’ll stick around for two years, and could be a first-team all-Big XII selection in 2022.

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