Sooners in the Pros Wrapup: AFC

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma football heightened its prominence in the NFL during the 2006 season, adding notable newcomers to the steady contribution of Sooner veterans in the league.

The following is a wrapup of Sooners in the AFC. SoonerSports.com posted a wrapup of the NFC on Tuesday.

In his ninth season in the league, veteran tight end Stephen Alexander played in all 16 games (started 14) for the Denver Broncos. He completed the season with 18 catches for 160 yards and two touchdowns. Ten of his 18 receptions resulted in first downs.

Strong safety William Bartee saw no action in his seventh NFL season. He spent the year on the physically unable to perform list for Kansas City.

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Jimmy Wilkerson had a productive season at defensive end for the Chiefs. He played in 13 games with 24 total tackles (19 unassisted). Wilkerson also came up with two pass deflections to complete his stat line.

Wilkerson and Bartee's Chiefs went 9-7, earning a wild card berth in the playoffs. They were dismissed by Indianapolis, 23-8.

Corner Eric Bassey completed his rookie season on the Buffalo Bills practice squad. He saw no game action but will get another look in the offseason.

Converted TE Chris Chester saw action in 11 games for the Baltimore Ravens on the offensive line.

Fellow Raven, Mark Clayton, had a breakout year in Maryland, catching 67 passes for 939 yards and five touchdowns. He played in all 16 Baltimore regular-season games, earning 12 starts.

Clayton made 11 catches that netted over 20 yards and five that went for more than 40. Of his 67 receptions, 42 moved the chains for a first down.

Dan Cody was out for most of the season with an injury, but he did see action in two Baltimore games, recording one tackle.

In his seventh pro season, defensive tackle Kelly Gregg had a huge year for the Ravens, registering 95 tackles (57 solo) and 3.5 sacks. His 3.5 sacks went for a total loss of 23 yards. Gregg also had two fumble recoveries (one memorable return) and a forced fumble.

Cornerback Corey Ivy amassed 28 tackles for the Ravens (26 solo) in his sixth season in the league. Ivy added two sacks, one interception, six pass deflections and two forced fumbles in a solid year.

Defensive tackle Remi Ayodele spent his rookie season on the Ravens' practice squad, earning praise from Baltimore coaches. He'll have a chance to earn playing time this offseason.

The Ravens tied for the second-best record in the NFL at 13-3 and earned a first-round bye. Indianapolis dropped the Ravens in the divisional playoffs, 15-6.

Linebacker Clint Ingram's rookie season in Jacksonville was one to remember. He was slow out of the blocks due to a calf injury and missed the first two games. Ingram entered the starting lineup in the sixth game of the season and didn't look back, staying in the starting rotation the rest of the season.

Ingram had 71 tackles (55 unassisted) and 1.5 sacks. He also had an interception, three pass deflections and one appearance on ESPN's "Jacked Up" for a monster hit he put on Tennessee's Ben Troupe.

Veteran offensive tackle Stockar McDougle played in 11 games for the Jags with no starts. Jacksonville went 8-8 on the season, missing the playoffs.

Tennessee receiver Brandon Jones bounced back from a torn ACL in his rookie season to play in all 16 games in 2006 with 10 starts. Jones snagged 27 passes for 384 yards and four touchdowns and emerged as a key factor in the Titans' offensive attack.

Jones was awarded the 2006 Ed Block Courage Award, which is voted on by all the Titans' players.

DB Andre Woolfolk also saw action for the Titans in 2006, playing in 10 games. He spent the other six contests on the inactive list. Woolfolk finished with four defensive tackles and two on special teams.

The Titans made a strong run at a playoff spot, winning six of their last seven games, but a loss to New England in the final week of the regular season left them on the outside looking in.

Browns' corner Antonio Perkins played in five games before being sent to the Cleveland practice squad. He registered two tackles at Oakland on October 1.

Rookie receiver Travis Wilson played in four games for the Browns, starting the final game of the season at Houston. He had two receptions for 32 yards on the season.

Brodney Pool played in all 16 games (started eight) for Cleveland and had a solid year in just his second in the league. Pool finished with 67 tackles (54 solo), a sack, an interception and eight pass deflections. He also forced one fumble and recovered two.

The Browns finished 4-12 and will be involved in a coin flip with Tampa Bay to determine the third and fourth selections in the 2007 NFL Draft.

SoonerSports.com posted a wrapup of the NFC on Tuesday.

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