Taylor Wein
| No. 44 – Oklahoma Sooners | |
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| Position | Defensive lineman |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 276 lb (125 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Nolensville (Nolensville, Tennessee) |
| College |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Taylor Wein is an American college football defensive lineman for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Early life
Wein attended Nolensville High School in Nolensville, Tennessee. As a senior, he totaled 91 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, and four forced fumbles. A four-star recruit, Wein committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma.[1]
College career
Wein redshirted in 2023 and played sparingly in 2024, totaling two tackles.[2][3] His production significantly increased in 2025, having a breakout season while becoming a starter on the Sooners' defensive line.[4] Against South Carolina, Wein recorded four tackles, two tackles for loss, and his first career interception.[5] Against No. 4 Alabama, he totaled three tackles, a sack, and forced fumble, while also blocking a field goal in a 23–21 victory.[6]
References
- ^ Spears, Joseph (November 21, 2022). "'It was a no-brainer': Why Nolensville defensive end Taylor Wein committed to Oklahoma". The Tennessean. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ World, Mason Young Tulsa (June 25, 2025). "Will Taylor Wein be the next Sooner to break out amid 3rd year in Brent Venables' defense?". Tulsa World. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Mussatto, Joe (July 31, 2025). "How OU football DE Taylor Wein has thrived in 'controlled chaos' throughout his life". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Sulley, Colton (October 17, 2025). "Inside Taylor Wein's journey to OU football, second-season dominance with Sooners". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ "Taylor Wein Shined at South Carolina as Oklahoma Refused to Let Texas Setback Define Season". Oklahoma Sooners On SI. October 19, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ McDaniel, Joshua (November 15, 2025). "Taylor Wein delivers decisive field-goal block in OU football's win over Alabama". OU Daily. Retrieved November 16, 2025.