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University of Oklahoma Athletics
2001 OU Recruiting Class Rated As One Of Nation's Best
February 07, 2001 | Football
Feb. 7, 2001
NORMAN, Okla. - Barely one month after leading the University of Oklahoma to its seventh national championship, head football coach Bob Stoops announced the 2001 recruiting class during a press conference at Memorial Stadium today. The class, which totals 29 players overall, is regarded by every recruiting service as one of the best in the nation.
Among the 27 high school and two junior college players are six offensive and four defensive linemen, four running backs, five linebackers, three defensive backs, three tight ends, two receivers, one kicker and one quarterback. It was also evident that the Sooners are once again a major force in the state of Texas with 15 players coming north across the Red River to play for OU. The rest of the class represents Oklahoma (eight players), Kansas (2), Louisiana, Iowa, California and Tennessee.
2001 Signees
| Players | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown (High School/JUCO) |
| Eric Bassey | DB | 6-1 | 175 | Garland, Texas (North Garland HS) |
| Chris Bush | TE | 6-4 | 245 | Channelview, Texas (Channelview HS) |
| Vince Carter | OL | 6-3 | 265 | Waco, Texas (Waco HS) |
| Kelvin Chaisson | OL | 6-5 | 275 | Beaumont, Texas (Ozen HS) |
| Chris Chester | TE | 6-4 | 233 | Tustin, Calif. (Tustin HS) |
| Russell Dennison | LB | 6-4 | 220 | Weatherford, Okla. (Weatherford HS) |
| Dusty Dvoracek | DL | 6-3 | 270 | Lake Dallas, Texas (Lake Dallas HS) |
| Jerod Fields | OL | 6-7 | 280 | Bandera, Texas (Bandera HS) |
| Fred Fleeks | LB | 6-2 | 210 | Navasota, Texas (Navasota HS) |
| Jacob Hagar | OL | 6-6 | 240 | Perry, Okla. (Perry HS) |
| Tommie Harris | DL | 6-3 | 275 | Killeen, Texas (C.E. Ellison HS) |
| Jon Hawk | OL | 6-6 | 315 | Garden City, Kan. (Garden City C.C.) |
| Donta Hickson | RB | 5-10 | 185 | McKinney, Texas (McKinney HS) |
| Clint Ingram | LB | 6-2 | 210 | Hallsville, Texas (Hallsville HS) |
| Jonathan Jackson | DE | 6-4 | 220 | Houston, Texas (North Shore HS) |
| Brandon Jones | WR | 6-3 | 205 | Texarkana, Texas (Liberty-Eylau HS) |
| Kejuan Jones | RB | 5-10 | 190 | Jenks, Okla. (Jenks HS) |
| Bobby Klinck | DB | 5-11 | 190 | Jenks, Okla. (Jenks HS) |
| James Moses | TE | 6-3 | 225 | Houston, Texas (North Shore HS) |
| Michael Northen | K | 6-1 | 185 | Houston, Texas (Clearbrook HS) |
| Jowahn Poteat | WR | 6-1 | 185 | Ardmore, Okla. (Ardmore HS) |
| Brent Rawls | QB | 6-5 | 190 | Shreveport, La. (Evangel Christian Academy) |
| Bret Rayl | DL | 6-7 | 270 | Lewisville, Texas (Lewisville HS) |
| Seymore Shaw | RB | 6-0 | 210 | Shawnee, Okla. (Shawnee HS) |
| Avery Shine | RB | 6-0 | 190 | Eufaula, Okla. (Eufaula HS) |
| Gabe Toomey | LB | 6-3 | 215 | Des Moines, Iowa (Valley HS) |
| Clint Werth | OL | 6-6 | 275 | Hays, Kan. (Garden City C.C.) |
| Justin Williams | DB | 6-0 | 190 | Memphis, Tenn. (Trezevant HS) |
| Mike Wilson | LB | 6-2 | 215 | Tulsa, Okla. (Booker T. Washington HS) |
Eric Bassey
DB, 6-1, 175
Garland, Texas
North Garland High School
One of the top players in the nation...Did a little bit of everything at North Garland High School...In his final season had 37 tackles with two for loss as a defensive back, posted 24 catches for 276 yards (11.5 avg.) as a receiver and averaged 15 yards per kickoff return...Returned a kickoff for an 82-yard touchdown as well as a punt return for a 61-yard score as a senior...A two-time All-District selection...Attended Nike camp...Also an outstanding track performer...Coached by Joe Allen.
Chris Bush
TE, 6-4, 245
Channelview, Texas
Channelview High School
Had 17 receptions for 285 yards his senior year and led the team in both categories...Had a 90 percent blocking rate and 40 pancakes as a senior to lead the team...Also posted 24 tackles and two sacks as a member of the defense...Also handled the punting duties...Punted 17 times for an average of 30.1 yards...Is a standout on the track team where he throws the shot put...Coached by Harry McCluskey.
Vince Carter
OL, 6-3, 265
Waco, Texas
Waco High School
Recorded 170 pancake blocks and graded out at 90 percent the entire season...Also handles deep snaps...Helped his squad to a combined 25-14 record during his career...An outstanding track athlete...Throws the shot and discuss and is a member of the big-man relay...Also president of the FCA program at Waco High School...Coached by Johnny Tusa.
Kelvin Chaisson
OL, 6-5, 275
Beaumont, Texas
Ozen High School
Graded out at 90 percent as a senior with 11 knockdowns per game...Earned All-State honors during his senior season at Ozen High School...A two-year starter who helped his school post an 18-7 record over the last two years...Member of the line which led the offense to finish first in the district with a 404 average...An all-district pick as a soccer player as a junior...Benches more than 295 pounds and squats more than 440 pounds...Coached by Arthur Louis.
Chris Chester
TE, 6-4, 233
Tustin, Calif.
Tustin High School
Recorded 815 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior...Also played running back where he had 450 yards and five touchdowns...Named Defensive Player of the Year as well as second-team all-league pick in basketball his junior year...A first-team all-league selection in the discus and shot put as a junior...Picked OU over Texas A&M, Miami, Wisconsin and Arizona State...Coached by Myron Miller.
Russell Dennison
LB, 6-4, 220
Weatherford, Okla.
Weatherford High School
Three-year starter who recorded the second-highest total tackles for Weatherford last year with 104...Also had two interceptions and two fumble recoveries...Also spent time as a running back and receiver...Had 1,370 yards over total offense and 18 touchdowns in his final season and helped Weatherford to the Class 4A State Championship...For his career as a tailback he handled the ball 191 times for 1,292 yards and 20 touchdowns...Played strong safety as a junior where he posted 101 tackles (28 solos, three for a loss), five interceptions and two sacks...Was a starter for the basketball team and also ran track...Coached by Woody Roof.
Dusty Dvoracek
DL, 6-3, 270
Lake Dallas, Texas
Lake Dallas High School
Last name is pronounced D-VOR-check...Had 79 tackles, 9.5 sacks, four fumble recoveries and 10 forced fumbles in seven games as a senior...Started at defensive tackle and offensive guard since his sophomore year...Graded out at 89 percent with 101 pancake blocks as an offensive guard... Qualified for state as a powerlifter (largest lift was 1,555 pounds)...Throws the shot...Recorded a career best of 56-9.5...Coached by Ty Mayfield.
Jerod Fields
OL, 6-7, 280
Bandera, Texas
Bandera High School
Signed with OU last year but didn't qualify academically...A three-time all-district performer while at Bandera High School...A three-year starter at tight end and offensive line...Averaged nine pancakes a game as a senior...Caught four passes for 76 yards...Also a three-year starter in basketball...Averaged 16 points and four blocked shots for a team which finished 21-2...Was an all-area performer as a junior and senior.
Fred Fleeks
LB, 6-2, 210
Navasota, Texas
Navasota High School
As a senior, recorded 98 tackles and three sacks...Recorded 264 tackles, seven sacks and two interceptions during his high school career...Garnered two consecutive All-District (4A-18) awards...Committed to the Sooners in October...Coached by Robert Perkins.
Jacob Hagar
OL, 6-6, 240
Perry, Okla.
Perry High School
Had 45 tackles and six sacks in three games before breaking his ankle as a junior...Came back his senior year to record 75 tackles and three fumble recoveries to help the squad post a 10-3 record...Also one of the top high school wrestlers in the nation...Ranked as Wrestling USA's fifth-best wrestler at his weight (215 pounds) in the nation...Was the heavyweight on the Junior National USA wrestling team last summer...Won the 215-pound division of the state wrestling championship as a junior...Was runner-up as a sophomore...Highest ranked wrestler to sign with the OU football program since Edmond North's Kelly Gregg (top-ranked high school heavyweight in the nation) in 1995...Served as class president as a sophomore and junior...Also a two-time high school All-American Scholar...Coached by Mark Baetz.
Tommie Harris
DL, 6-3, 275
Killeen, Texas
Ellison High School
Claimed 70 solo tackles and nine sacks as a senior...Preceded his senior campaign with 139 tackles (81 solo) and five sacks...Started three years for Ellison High School...Started at defensive tackle since he was in fourth grade...Selected to play in the SchoolSports.com inaugural National High School Football All-Star Game with fellow OU recruit Brent Rawls...Attended Nike Camp, where he was honored as the MVP...The cousin of former Sooner and current Detroit Lions guard Stockar McDougle...Coached by Jim Skinner.
Jon Hawk
OL, 6-6, 315
Aurora, Colo.
Garden City Community College
Donta Hickson
RB, 5-10, 185
McKinney, Texas
McKinney High School
Rushed for 2,581 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior, which both set single-season school records ...Helped McKinney topple an undefeated Lewisville squad in his final season with 329 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 30 carries...Rushed for more than 400 yards in two games and had three games of over 300 yards as a senior...Rushed for 421 yards and six touchdowns in a 44-20 win over The Colony midway through last season...Scored on runs of 40, 4, 68, 70, 18 and 73 yards ... Holds school records for single-game performances with 420 yards and six touchdowns ... Was a finalist for the Southwestern Region High School Heisman sponsored by SchoolSports.com...Rushed for 1,552 yards and 16 touchdowns during his junior season...Played safety prior to moving to running back...Coached by Ronnie Poe.
Clint Ingram
LB, 6-2, 210
Hallsville, Texas
Hallsville High School
Compiled 100 tackles, three forced fumbles and one interception as a senior...As a junior he logged 80 tackles, caused three fumbles and five sacks...Coached by Roger Adams.
Jonathan Jackson
DL, 6-4, 220
Houston, Texas
North Shore High School
Recorded more than 200 tackles in his final two seasons at North Shore High School...Had 100 tackles and seven sacks last year...Also logged three fumble recoveries, four caused fumbles and seven pass deflections...As a junior he had 112 tackles and 17 sacks...Was the high school teammate of fellow Sooner recruit James Moses...Coached by David Aymond
Brandon Jones
WR, 6-3, 205
Texarkana, Texas
Liberty Eylau High School
While highly sought after as a receiver, was a serious dual threat during his senior season at Liberty Eylau...Caught 32 passes for 609 yards and seven touchdowns...Also rushed for 193 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries (7.4 ypc) while earning second-straight Class 3A Offensive Player of the Year award...Earned the same honor as a junior after catching 50 passes for 1,092 yards and 15 touchdowns...Also returned two punts for touchdowns, including one of 72 yards...As a sophomore he had 13 catches for 423 yards and five touchdowns...Led Liberty Eylau to a 14-1 record and the 2000 Class 3A State Championship...Also runs track and plays baseball...Enters the 2001 baseball season with a career average of .350...Coached by Joe Drennon.
Kejuan Jones
RB, 5-10, 190
Jenks, Okla.
Jenks HS
Rushed for 1,725 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior to help Jenks to the 6A State Championship...Ranked as the fourth best rusher in the state on the state's Class 6A top-ranked offense...Averaged 8.8 yards a carry...Scored five touchdowns and had 316 yards of total offense to beat rival Tulsa Union...Caught an 80-yard touchdown pass in the final seconds of that game for the win...Opened the season by scoring two touchdowns on the first five offensive plays...Also an outstanding track athlete...Placed eighth as a junior in the state 100-meter dash...Played at Jenks with fellow Oklahoma recruit Bobby Klinck...Coached by Allan Trimble.
Bobby Klinck
DB, 5-11, 190
Jenks, Okla.
Jenks HS
Helped lead the state champion Jenks to the top of the state in Class 6A defense with 77 tackles (42 unassisted) ... Recorded 69 tackles and two interceptions during his junior year ...As running back his senior year, he rushed for 421 yards and 10 touchdowns on the state's top offense...Named to the All-State team as both a junior and a senior ...Started on three consecutive Jenks teams...Cousins with Oklahoma pitcher Buddy Blair...High school teammate of fellow Oklahoma recruit Kejuan Jones...Coached by Allan Trimble.
James Moses
TE, 6-3, 225
Houston, Texas
North Shore High School
Gained more than 200 yards on just 10 catches in his final season...Recorded 28 catches for 406 yards and four touchdowns as a junior...As a sophomore caught 17 passes for 266 yards...Was the high school teammate of fellow OU recruit Jonathan Jackson...Coached by David Aymond.
Michael Northen
K, 6-0, 185
Houston, Texas
Clear Brook High School
Kicked 40 punts as a senior for a 44.0-yard average...Booted a 67-yard punt against Baytown Lee...Selected as his high school team's Special Teams Player of the Year four straight years... Coached by Jim Hatfield.
Jowahn Poteat
WR, 6-1, 185
Ardmore, Okla.
Ardmore High School
A standout receiver and cornerback...Finished his senior season as the leading receiver in Class 5A with 803 yards on 48 catches...Also scored nine touchdowns...As a member of one of the best defenses in the state, he recorded 60 tackles (41 unassisted) and two interceptions...Also added kick returner to his resume ...Posted 10 punt returns for 187 yards and one touchdown, as well as three kickoff returns for 64 yards...Also plays baseball and track... Defending Class 4A state 400-meter and long jump champion...Was on the 1,600-meter relay team with current Sooner Ataleo Ford...Was a high school teammate of current Sooners Ataleo Ford and Cliff Takawana...Coached by Mike Lloyd.
Brent Rawls
QB, 6-5, 190
Shreveport, La.
Evangel Christian Academy
An outstanding athlete who played just one season at quarterback...Completed 222 of 384 passes (58%) for 3,549 yards with 35 touchdowns as a senior...Also rushed 143 times for 577 yards and 10 touchdowns last year...Selected to play in the SchoolSports.com inaugural National High School Football All-Star Game, where he was selected as the Offensive Player of the Game...Helped his squad win the 5A State Championship his junior year while playing wide receiver...Considered to be one of the top baseball prospects in Louisiana ...Coached by Dennis Dunn.
Bret Rayl
DL, 6-7, 270
Lewisville, Texas
Lewisville High School
Recorded 110 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior at Lewisville High School...Is a three-year starter who helped Lewisville to a 29-6 record...Blocked an extra point attempt against Carrollton Creekview to hold the 7-6 lead and advance to districts...Also a starter on the basketball squad who is averaging 10 points and 10 rebounds midway through this season...Coached by Ronnie Gage.
Seymore Shaw
RB, 6-0, 210
Shawnee, Okla.
Shawnee High School
In his 12 games as a senior he recorded 2,116 yards and 24 touchdowns on 284 carries (7.5 ypc) ...His 176.3 rushing average ranked third in Class 5A...Totaled 6,375 yards on the ground and 54 touchdowns during his Shawnee career ...Broke a 52-year old single-game school scoring record with 30 points against Tulsa Webster last year ...Gained 297 yards rushing against Bixby last year in the state playoffs...Had 13 carries for 165 yards in the final quarter...Shattered a Shawnee single-season rushing record (1,880 yards) set in 1971 with 2,370 yards (287 carries) as a junior...Also scored 23 touchdowns that season ...Was an effective receiver out of the backfield with six catches for 176 yards and three touchdowns his senior year...Coached by Brent Whitson.
Avery Shine
RB, 6-0, 190
Eufaula, Okla.
Eufaula High School
The top rusher in Class 2A...Gained 2,379 yards on 314 carries as a senior...Also recorded a pair of kickoff returns for touchdowns...As a defensive back, he posted 129 tackles and three interceptions in his final season...Had one interception which he returned 62 yards for a touchdown...Gained 6,138 yards and 75 touchdowns for his career...Averaged 6.6 yards a carry for his career...Ended his high school career with eight interceptions, including two which he returned for touchdowns...Led his team to a combined 20-5 record in the final two years...Also played basketball and runs track ...Attending Eufaula High School, whose alumni include former OU standouts Lee Roy and Dewey Selmon, as well as J.C. Watts...Coached by Kerry Roberts.
Gabe Toomey
LB, 6-3, 215
West Des Moines, Iowa
Valley High School
Had 140 tackles overall (85 solos) and helped his team reach the Class 4-A state football semifinals during his senior season at Valley High School...Recorded 120 tackles and five sacks as a junior...Was a two-year letterman who was a key in building a 21-3 record the last two years...Coached by Gary Swenson.
Clint Werth
OL, 6-6, 275
Hays, Kan.
Garden City Community College
Is currently attending OU and will participate in spring practice...Spent two seasons at Garden City Community College, however sat out his first year...Helped Garden City record an 11-1 mark and the Region Six championship in his lone season as a starter (2000)...Coached by Bob Larson...Played high school football at Hays High School where he was an all-conference and All-State selection his senior season...Split time between offensive guard and defensive end...Also a solid wrestler...Coached by Larry Mills.
Justin Williams
CB, 6-0, 190
Memphis, Tenn.
Trezevant High School
A outstanding athlete who played quarterback, receiver, tight end, running back, free safety and cornerback during his high school career...Had seven interceptions as well as a 91-yard kickoff return in his final season...Coached by Lynn Lang.
Mike Wilson
LB, 6-2, 215
Tulsa, Okla.
Washington High School
Recorded 150 tackles (18 for loss) and 10 sacks as a senior...Registered 140 tackles, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries during his junior season...Rated as the 16th-best high school baseball recruit in the nation by BaseballAmerica.com...Was selected to play centerfield on the 2000 USA Junior National team...Had 11 home runs, 50 RBIs and an average of .530 as a junior...Football coach was Antwone Jimerson.
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