Oklahoma DB drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers

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Oklahoma defensive back Robert Spears-Jennings was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a key player for the Sooners, contributing significantly to their defense during his senior year.

Key points

Robert Spears-Jennings drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers
Selected in the seventh round, 224th overall
Played four seasons with Oklahoma Sooners
Recorded 59 tackles, one interception in senior year
Contributed to Sooners' College Football Playoff appearance

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Oklahoma DB drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers

The Oklahoma Sooners are up to five former players that have been chosen in the 2026 NFL Draft. After R Mason Thomas went in the second round, and Febechi Nwaiwu, Gracen Halton, and Kendal Daniels went in the fourth round, OU was back on the board deeper into the draft on Saturday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected defensive back Robert Spears-Jennings in the seventh round (224th overall) of the draft. Spears-Jennings spent four seasons with the Sooners, signing with OU in the 2022 recruiting class, which was head coach Brent Venables' first at Oklahoma. The in-state product became a leader in Norman at the safety position.

As a senior is 2025, Spears-Jennings logged 59 total tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble as the veteran of the OU secondary, helping the Sooners make the College Football Playoff. His size, speed, and physicality were a big part of the Oklahoma defense, as he was an standout DB against the run in the SEC.

Spears-Jennings heads to Pittsburgh, a town that knows a thing or two about physical, athletic, run-stuffing safeties. As the fifth Sooner off the board, he becomes the fourth OU defender chosen in this week's NFL draft.