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Oklahoma football: Long, big, athletic are attributes of ideal Sooner secondary

Dec 30, 2020; Arlington, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Woodi Washington (0) reacts after making an interception during the first half against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Editors note: This is the seventh in a series of article examining each of the position groups ahead of the 2021 Oklahoma football season.

Oklahoma made three College Football Playoff appearances between 2015 and 2018, despite fielding a defense that was among the worst in college football.

Alex Grinch was brought in as OU’s defensive coordinator prior to the 2019 season, and the Sooner defense has made improvements in both seasons he has been on the job.