Freshman update: DT Jordan Wade 
December, 27, 2012
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Brandon Chatmon | ESPN.com
As other players at his position have been focused on securing another 10-win season for Oklahoma, defensive tackle Jordan Wade has been focused on making an impact in 2013.
Opportunities abound for Wade, with three of four rotation players at defensive tackle leaving the program after the AT&T Cotton Bowl. The redshirting freshman spent the fall trying to improve his technique and skills at defensive tackle.
“He’s growing in ability,” senior defensive tackle JaMarkus McFarland said. “I can see great things out of him. It’s a learning curve at this position but I’d say look out for him next year.”
Opportunities abound for Wade, with three of four rotation players at defensive tackle leaving the program after the AT&T Cotton Bowl. The redshirting freshman spent the fall trying to improve his technique and skills at defensive tackle.
“He’s growing in ability,” senior defensive tackle JaMarkus McFarland said. “I can see great things out of him. It’s a learning curve at this position but I’d say look out for him next year.”
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