Crimson Countdown: No.19 Kade McIntyre

The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2024 Oklahoma football season. Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with this one. The Sooners are finally and officially joining the SEC.

The 2023 season was a rebound one for head coach Brent Venables , getting the program back to its standard. OU went 10-3 in Venables’ second season, now it’s time for year No. 3.

Every day as we get closer to kickoff, SoonerScoop.com will count down the days with you. Starting with No. 99 and working our way to No. 0, we’ll be there every step of the way.

Crimson Countdown: No. 19 Kade McIntyre

2023 stats: Played in two games hauling in one reception for 26 yards in the season opener versus Arkansas State.

2024 outlook: It was a very small sample size as a true freshman but Fremont (Neb.) native could be a player to watch in Joe Jon Finley’s tight end room this season. McIntyre, a redshirt freshman, dealt with a broken hand at the onset of the season last year and figures to take that next step alongside veteran transfers Bauer Sharp and Jake Roberts. The trio could be envisioned to be the Sooners 1-2-3 in terms of Oklahoma’s tight end depth chart for the Aug. 30 season-opener versus Temple.

2024 Tight End Outlook:

One room that has a totally new look in 2024 is the tight end room. Austin Stogner took nearly every snap last year at tight end. He’s now gone and there are several new faces. Transfers Bauer Sharp and Jake Roberts are expected to lead the way. Sharp was especially impressive in the spring, with Roberts missing all of spring with an injury. OU also brought in highly-touted freshman Davon Mitchell , who by far has the most talent of the group. But don’t forget about Kaden Helms and Kade McIntyre, who both return from injury.

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