Owen Heinecke

Owen Heinecke (born March 21, 2003) is an American college football linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners. He previously played college lacrosse for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Early life Heinecke attended Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, playing both running back and safety. A dual-sport athlete, he also played lacrosse, committing to Ohio State University for the sport following his high school career.

College career After one season of playing lacrosse at Ohio State, Heinecke transferred to the University of Oklahoma as a preferred walk-on to play football. After redshirting in 2022, he played sparingly in 2023 and 2024, mostly playing on special teams. Heinecke's production increased in 2025, leading the Sooners with seven tackles in a win against Michigan. In his first career start against Tennessee, he totaled 13 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble, being named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week. Following the conclusion of the season, Heinecke was named second-team All-SEC.

Professional career