OU linebacker Taylor Heim aiming to have bigger role in fourth season

Taylor Heim has waited his turn. The redshirt junior linebacker from Bethany High School in Oklahoma is entering his fourth year with the Sooners. And he's yet to play a meaningful role. But that is likely going to change in 2026, as Heim is expected to get snaps at cheetah and inside linebacker in Brent Venables' defense.