NORMAN — Jaren Kanak never thought about leaving. Despite never finding a regular role in Brent Venables’ defense, Kanak couldn’t picture playing college football anywhere other than for OU and under ...

The Oklahoma Sooners had a breakout season from linebacker turned tight end Jaren Kanak in 2025. Kanak turned into one of ...

NORMAN — Jaren Kanak admits that his head was spinning at times last season. After playing quarterback during his high school days, the four-star prospect got moved to linebacker when he arrived as a ...

NORMAN — Jaren Kanak’s journey from Hays, KS, to Clemson (almost) to Oklahoma has been well documented. But this week, the freshman got to share his own perspective on his unique path. “It's been ...

Jaren Kanak’s path from Game 1 to Game 51 has been unconventional. Kanak, the Sooners’ linebacker turned tight end, has seen the highs and lows within Oklahoma’s program since 2022. Whether on offense ...

A former linebacker, tight end Jaren Kanak played a huge role in the Sooners' 17-13 win over LSU in their regular-season finale. NORMAN — Jaren Kanak didn’t find the end zone in his last-ever ...

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables could see the potential in Jaren Kanak. Although Kanak had outstanding offensive abilities, he had all the makings of a good linebacker. He had the size, the speed ...

Jaren Kanak’s decision to move from linebacker to tight end wasn’t one he took lightly. The senior worked for three years to learn the defensive side of the ball after starring all over the field on ...

Why OU's Jaren Kanak is excited to be a captain against Kansas Just a few years ago, Jaren Kanak was a standout quarterback in Kansas during his high school days before he switched to the linebacker ...