Upcoming Event: Football versus UTEP on September 5, 2026
Football
vs UTEP
.png&width=40&height=40&type=webp)
.png&width=40&height=40&type=webp)
University of Oklahoma Athletics
2005 Oklahoma NFL Draft Prospects
April 22, 2005 | Football
OU NFL Draft Central | OU Prospects | Superlatives | All-Time Picks
 |
|
| An exceptional talent who came to Oklahoma after spending two seasons excelling on the football field and in track-and-field at Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Blessed with blazing quickness, Bradley is a multi-talented athlete who can catch, run, return and throw the football with equal success. Bradley's father, Danny, was a former Sooner quarterback... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| Brown has exceptional athletic ability, blending speed with power. He has led the team in blocking consistency the last two years, grading highest among the down linemen in 20 of 26 contests. He is smooth and sudden coming out of his stance and has developed that aggressive nature that is a trait you will find in most standout tackles... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| Carter might not be the biggest center in the collegiate ranks, but he is certainly one of the most fundamentally sound technicians. A tireless worker in practices, the weight room and in games, he comes from a sports-oriented family. His father, Michael, was a track athlete at Baylor, his uncle (Robert Tate) played football...NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| Called by many the finest receiver in the history of Oklahoma football, Clayton and quarterback Jason White were largely responsible for this traditionally ground-oriented team developing one of the best aerial attacks in college football. A terrific athlete, Clayton also gained notoriety for a selfless act off the field. He and teammate... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| Cody was a highly sought-after recruit coming out of Ada (Okla.) High School, where he was the District 5A-3 Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. He made 65 tackles and caught 18 passes for 535 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior. During his prep career, Dan competed at quarterback, halfback, fullback, wide receiver... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| Jonathan Jackson was a three-year starter who proved big things come in little packages. Despite giving up considerable size to opposing offensive linemen, Jackson went on to become one of the most prolific pass rushers in school history. For his career, Jackson appeared in 46 Sooner games. He recorded 153 tackles (78 solo) with 21 sacks... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| Jones emerged as a deep threat for the Sooners in his junior year. With Oklahoma putting an increased emphasis on the passing game, he was an integral part of the receiving corps. He joined Mark Clayton and Mark Bradley to give Oklahoma the finest depth the Sooners have ever had in their pass-catching unit... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| Lynn McGruder was regarded as one of the nation's top defensive linemen during his time at Cheyenne (Las Vegas, Nev.) High. He was the second-rated defensive line prospect in the West region by Prep Star, the sixth-best defensive lineman in the country by the National Recruiting Advisor and named to Prep Star's Dream Team... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| The unquestioned anchor of the Sooners' defensive unit, the coaching staff praised Lance for his ability to mentor the younger players over the past two years. The former junior college All-American proved in 2004 he was fully recovered from 2003 reconstructive knee surgery. Lance was a three-time all-state linebacker and running back... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| Nicholson is regarded as one of the most physical tacklers in the country, reminding the Sooners coaching staff of former All-American Roy Williams for the way that he punishes ballcarriers and tight ends. Nicholson immediately won the starting strong safety job upon arriving at Oklahoma, ranking second on the team with 90 tackles (58 solos)... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| Perkins is an electrifying open-field runner who set school, conference and NCAA records as a punt returner during his career. His 277 yards on punt returns vs. UCLA in 2003 set an NCAA Division I-A game record and his eight touchdowns scored on punt returns during his career tied the NCAA record first set by Wes Welker on Texas Tech (2000-03). NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| On a very talented defensive unit, Pool was the unquestioned leader of the Sooners secondary. Called the best defensive back in the Big 12 Conference since former Oklahoma safety Roy Williams terrorized opponents, Pool is a playmaker who must be accounted for on every play. Pool ranked among the top defensive backs... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| While Sims was overshadowed by heralded teammates Jammal Brown and Vince Carter throughout his career, the coaching staff can tell you that he was a very important part of the team's success in recent years. Even though Sims has experience at both tackle positions, many pro teams are targeting him for a move to guard... NFL Draft Profile |
 |
|
| The sixth-year collegian made a remarkable comeback from reconstructive surgery on both knees in successive years earlier in his career to become one of the most decorated athletes in the history of Sooners football ... His mantelpiece is adorned with the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, Davey O'Brien Award and the Johnny Unitas... NFL Draft Profile |
Monday, May 18
Thursday, April 30
Thursday, April 30
Wednesday, April 29
