Owen Heinecke is Still Valuable to Oklahoma, Even as His Future Hangs in the Balance

NORMAN — Regardless of whether or not Owen Heinecke gets another year, he has continued to make an impact on the 2026 team.

Heinecke, a linebacker who began his college career as a linebacker at Ohio State, asked the NCAA for one more year of eligibility, but his appeal was rejected in February. The linebacker, though, filed an injunction against the NCAA in March, and the Cleveland County District Court will make a decision on Thursday.

Heinecke is essentially in limbo. He attended the NFL Combine in February before participating at OU’s Pro Day in March, and he’ll join the professional ranks if his injunction isn’t granted…

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