![September 14, 2019, Pasadena, California, USA: Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) eyes the play during the game versus the Oklahoma Sooners and the UCLA Bruins at The Rose Bowl Stock Photo - Alamy September 14, 2019, Pasadena, California, USA: Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) eyes the play during the game versus the Oklahoma Sooners and the UCLA Bruins at The Rose Bowl Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WX52JW/september-14-2019-pasadena-california-usa-oklahoma-sooners-linebacker-nik-bonitto-35-eyes-the-play-during-the-game-versus-the-oklahoma-sooners-and-the-ucla-bruins-at-the-rose-bowl-WX52JW.jpg)
September 14, 2019, Pasadena, California, USA: Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) eyes the play during the game versus the Oklahoma Sooners and the UCLA Bruins at The Rose Bowl Stock Photo - Alamy
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ALL-USA Watch: St. Thomas Aquinas defender Nik Bonitto brings it in win | USA TODAY High School Sports
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Growth of OU linebacker Nik Bonitto aiding him in new starting role | OU Sports Extra | tulsaworld.com
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WATCH: Oklahoma Sooners LB Nik Bonitto Zoom - Sports Illustrated Oklahoma Sooners News, Analysis and More
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OU football: Nik Bonitto embodies what Alex Grinch wants at edge rusher | OU Football | normantranscript.com
![Sooner Gridiron on Twitter: "Once Florida hopeful Nik Bonitto's 'best decision' shaped Sooners' pass rusher. "I always grew up a Gator fan. I always wanted to go there since I was a Sooner Gridiron on Twitter: "Once Florida hopeful Nik Bonitto's 'best decision' shaped Sooners' pass rusher. "I always grew up a Gator fan. I always wanted to go there since I was a](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eqajp8MXYAE_10W.jpg)
Sooner Gridiron on Twitter: "Once Florida hopeful Nik Bonitto's 'best decision' shaped Sooners' pass rusher. "I always grew up a Gator fan. I always wanted to go there since I was a
![PFF College on Twitter: "Highest QB pressure % this season 1. Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma - 27% 2. Jordan Smith, UAB - 23% 3. Scott Patchan, Colorado St - 20% 4. Azeez Ojulari, Georgia - 19% 4. Kwity Paye, Michigan - 19%… https://t.co/QQwYOzhtuz" PFF College on Twitter: "Highest QB pressure % this season 1. Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma - 27% 2. Jordan Smith, UAB - 23% 3. Scott Patchan, Colorado St - 20% 4. Azeez Ojulari, Georgia - 19% 4. Kwity Paye, Michigan - 19%… https://t.co/QQwYOzhtuz"](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnDjSEPXMAM6KIW.jpg:large)
PFF College on Twitter: "Highest QB pressure % this season 1. Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma - 27% 2. Jordan Smith, UAB - 23% 3. Scott Patchan, Colorado St - 20% 4. Azeez Ojulari, Georgia - 19% 4. Kwity Paye, Michigan - 19%… https://t.co/QQwYOzhtuz"
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OU football Q&A: Nik Bonitto part of depth influx at outside linebacker | All OU Sports | normantranscript.com
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Through Three Games, Nik Bonitto Has Been Oklahoma's Best Player - Sports Illustrated Oklahoma Sooners News, Analysis and More
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