Get to know Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma linebacker selected by the Saints with the 112th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft
High School Star
At Foundation Academy (Fla.), Stutsman posted over 300 tackles and was an All-State wide receiver. He led Foundation Academy to the 2020 Florida 2A state semifinals as a senior and finished his senior season (eight games) with 78 tackles, five sacks and two interceptions on defense while gaining more than 1,000 yards and scoring 17 touchdowns on offense.
Immediate College Impact
With the Oklahoma Sooners, Stutsman earned honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition in his first year as a starter in 2022, leading the conference with 125 total tackles and ranking 18th nationally (first in Big 12) with 9.6 tackles per game.
Decorated Senior Year
In 2024, Stutsman was named a consensus All-American and was a finalist for the Butkus Award. The 6-foot-3, 236-pound linebacker was also an All-SEC First Team selection by coaches and media in addition to the recipient of OU's Don Key Award (program's highest annual honor).
Turnover Creator
Ranking ninth in Oklahoma football's history for career tackles (376), Stutsman also forced four fumbles, recovered one fumble, and snagged three interceptions, including one returned for 70 yards, during his Sooners career.
Leadership and Durability
Stutsman started 37 straight games from 2022–2024 and graduated with a degree in multidisciplinary studies.
Danny Stutsman | College Stats
| Year | GP | Total Tkl | TFL | Sack | INT | FF |
| 2021 | 10 | 38 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 13 | 125 | 10.5 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 104 | 16.0 | 3.0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 | 109 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 47 | 376 | 36.0 | 8.0 | 3 | 4 |
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
