OU knew it needed a left tackle heading into the 2023 season. Head coach Brent Venables knew he was going to have to dip into the transfer portal. Walter Rouse seemed like a good name to take a chance with. A multi-year starter at Stanford, why not? Boy, did it ever pay off. For OU, obviously, during the 2023 season. And now? With Rouse. Rouse became the second member of the Sooners’ offensive line to hear his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was selected with the No. 177 overall pick in the sixth round by the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. 2023 stats: Started all 13 games. Career stats: …