Jake Maikkula brings proven pass protection and center versatility to Oklahoma’s front
Maikkula has become a trusted interior OL for the Sooners, starting 10 games at center in the 2025 season after arriving from Stanford, where he logged 16 starts across guard and center and earned strong pass-blocking marks from PFF. His biggest differentiators are versatility, steady technique, and above-average pass protection, with Oklahoma sources noting he handled the offense well at center and played through a season that ended early because of an illness/infection-related setback. If you want a smart, experienced, plug-and-play interior lineman, he fits.
