Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis: 'The Tape Speaks Volumes'

Oklahoma linebacker Kip Lewis is entering his fifth year in Norman looking to make bigger statements on the field, leaning into his “Game Day Kip” identity. Lewis said he doesn’t feel nationally recognized and described carrying a chip on his shoulder—covering, blitzing, rushing and fitting gaps—with the goal of always bringing his “A game.” His resume isn’t lacking: he’s on preseason watch lists for the Butkus and Bronko Nagurski awards, earned second-team All-American honors from ESPN and second-team All-SEC recognition in preseason league media polls. Last season he led Oklahoma with 76 tackles, including a seven-tackle, two-sack game against Alabama, even as signature scoring plays were fewer. Sooners coach Brent Venables cited Lewis’ energy, passion and maturity.