NORMAN — Deacon Schmitt ’s versatility could allow him to see the field early into his career at Oklahoma. Schmitt, an offensive lineman from Windsor, CO, signed with the Sooners in December. He played offensive tackle during high school, but Schmitt said he is open to play anywhere on the line to help his new team. “I’m just going to do whatever they need me to,” Schmitt said. Standing 6-5 and weighing 315 pounds, Schmitt was a 4-star prospect in the Class of 2026, according to Rivals and ESPN. He chose the Sooners over offers from Alabama, Colorado, Tennessee and Nebraska. Offering him on June 26, 2024, Oklahoma was one of the first schools to pursue Schmitt. Early in the recruiting process, Schmitt’s strength and quickness caught OU coach Brent Venables ’ eye. "He's athletic enough to play outside but also can help you inside,” Venables said on Early Signing Day in December.…