Monday, Baker Mayfield was named Oklahoma’s starting quarterback for the season opener Sept. 5 against Akron. Perhaps no group on the Sooners besides the other quarterbacks knows Mayfield as good as the defensive players, after Mayfield spent last season as OU’s scout-team quarterback. Here’s what some on the defensive side of the ball have said about Mayfield:
Steven Parker, safety: “What I’ve seen from Baker that kinda sets him apart is he’s just an energy giver. He’s one of those guys who can bring some laughter to the group, but he can also be serious. He’s gonna come and celebrate with you.