{
  "id": 10031982,
  "title": "5-Star Oklahoma TE Commit Goes Viral for Viciously Body Slamming Defender",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/5-star-oklahoma-te-commit-goes-viral-for-viciously-body-slamming",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T17:36:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/5-star-oklahoma-te-commit-goes-viral-for-viciously-body-slamming-defender-12492992"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma committed tight end Seneca Driver made headlines with a move resembling a wrestling takedown during a game on Friday night. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound Driver, a standout prospect for Boyle County in Kentucky, caught Ballard cornerback Andy Shepherd after the latter intercepted a pass near the end zone. Driver lifted Shepherd off the ground and drove him to the turf in an aggressive takedown that quickly went viral on social media, leading to a personal foul flag. Despite the penalty, Boyle County secured a 38-3 victory, improving their record to 4-1. Driver, a senior from Danville, Kentucky, is among the top tight end prospects in the nation, currently ranked No. 3 by On3, and committed to Oklahoma on March 7. He helped Boyle County win their Class 4A championship in 2025 and was named the state's 4A Player of the Year after recording 875 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns, 67 tackles, and five interceptions during his junior season. Driver's latest play comes after disciplinary issues earlier in the season, including an ejection from a game against Lexington Catholic for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, resulting in a suspension. Driver's aggressive style may need to adapt as he transitions to Division I football, but his talent could still make a significant impact on the Sooners' Class of 2027, which also features five-star offensive tackle Kaeden Penny and four-star linebacker Cooper Witten, son of former NFL tight end Jason Witten.",
  "summary": "A talented tight end who was suspended once already this season went viral again for the wrong reasons Friday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Seneca Driver, Oklahoma TE commit, body slams defender",
    "6-foot-6, 240-pound Driver lifts opponent to turf",
    "Driver commits to Sooners, ranked No. 3 nationally"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}