Freshman Tight End Jermaine Gresham

NORMAN, Okla. -- Rarely does a combination of size, speed, soft hands and playmaking talent come together so well for a tight end.

Throw in the fact that Jermaine Gresham is a true freshman just a few months removed from the halls of Ardmore High and it's easy to understand the buzz the big guy has stirred in Norman.

Oklahoma coaches have been extolling Gresham's virtues since he stepped on campus for voluntary workouts at the beginning of the summer.

The rave reviews continued to roll throughout OU's preseason practices.

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Head coach Bob Stoops: "We anticipate him being a big factor.”

Offensive Coordinator Kevin Wilson: “He has a real chance to be a significant contributor."

Sophomore wide receiver Malcolm Kelly: "He's a freak."

Gresham certainly has the potential to give opposing defensive coordinators headaches.

If names reappear on Oklahoma's jerseys, don't be surprised to see the word "mismatch" on the back of No. 2

SoonerSports.com continues its series on Oklahoma's true freshmen with the focus on Jermaine Gresham:

Jobs I've held include...
Maintenance

I knew I was going to OU when...
Day before I signed

Interests outside of football...
Real Estate

Event that most shaped my life...
Grandma passing away

Reason behind the uniform number...
High school number

Most interesting places visited...
Miami

Mother/Father occupation...
Mother works in a nursing home and father is a mechanic

Favorite Food:
Chicken

Favorite Movie:
Scarface

Favorite Style of Music:
Rap

Favorite music group/artist:
Chamillionaire

Favorite Color:
Blue

Favorite Season:
Summer

Reality shows or sitcoms:
Sitcoms

Current events or history:
Current events

Pimped ride or fuel efficient:
Pimped ride

Big city or small town:
Small town

Dressy or casual:
Dressy

Restaurant or fast food:
Fast Food

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