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 Did you miss our live Signing Day webcast presented by Oklahoma Farm Bureau on SoonerSports.com? Here's your opportunity to watch host Kenny Mossman, Bob Stoops and the OU coaching staff discuss the 2010 class.
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Hometown (School) | |||
| Enrolled | Bronson Irwin |  |
Mustang, Okla. (Mustang) | |||
| Enrolled | Tony Jefferson | |
Chula Vista, Calif. (Eastlake) | |||
| Enrolled | Sheldon McClain | |
Cibolo, Texas (Steele) | |||
| Enrolled | Austin Woods | |
Rockwall, Texas (Rockwall-Heath) | |||
| 7:52 a.m. | Blake Bell | |
Wichita, Kan. (Bishop Carroll) | |||
| 7:57 a.m. | Quentin Hayes | |
Lancaster, Texas (Lancaster) | |||
| 7:58 a.m. | Julian Wilson | |
Moore, Okla. (Southmoore) | |||
| 8:07 a.m. | Geneo Grissom | |
Hutchinson, Kan. (Hutchinson) | |||
| 8:08 a.m. | Daryl Williams | |
Lake Dallas, Texas (Lake Dallas) | |||
| 8:10 a.m. | Trey Millard | |
Columbia, Mo. (Rock Bridge) | |||
| 8:13 a.m. | Chuka Ndulue | |
Dallas, Texas (Dallas Jesuit Prep) | |||
| 8:18 a.m. | Aaron Colvin | |
Owasso, Okla. (Owasso) | |||
| 8:26 a.m. | Tyrus Thompson | |
Pflugerville, Texas (Pflugerville) | |||
| 8:31 a.m. | Austin Haywood | |
Moore, Okla. (Southmoore) | |||
| 8:39 a.m. | Daniel Noble | |
Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus) | |||
| 8:44 a.m. | Eric Humphrey | |
Dallas, Texas (Parish Episcopal) | |||
| 9:06 a.m. | Aaron Franklin | |
Marshall, Texas (Marshall) | |||
| 9:15 a.m. | Justin McCay | |
Shawnee Mission, Kan. (Bishop Miege) | |||
| 9:17 a.m. | Adam Shead | |
Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill) | |||
| 9:31 a.m. | Damon Williams | |
Irving, Texas (Nimitz) | |||
| 9:33 a.m. | Torrea Peterson | |
San Antonio, Texas (East Central) | |||
| 9:54 a.m. | Rashod Favors | |
Fort Worth, Texas (Dunbar) | |||
| 10:19 a.m. | Trey Franks | |
Orange, Texas (West Orange-Stark) | |||
| 10:29 a.m. | James Haynes | |
Orange, Texas (West Orange-Stark) | |||
| 10:32 a.m. | Roy Finch | |
Niceville, Fla. (Niceville) | |||
| 10:55 a.m. | Corey Nelson | |
Dallas, Texas (Skyline) | |||
| 11:06 a.m. | Joseph Powell | |
Dallas, Texas (Skyline) | |||
| 11:09 a.m. | Brennan Clay | |
San Diego, Calif. (Scripps Ranch) | |||
| Feb. 4 | Kenny Stills | |
Encinitas, Calif. (La Costa Canyon) |
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Blake Bell |  |
 A five-star recruit by Scout.com ... ranked No. 1 Pro-Style QB by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps ... No. 4 quarterback by Scout.com ... No. 6 in Tom Lemming's MaxPreps Top 100 ... a four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals.com ... No. 38 overall athlete in the nation by PrepStar ... ranked No. 41 nationally by Scouts.com ... ranked No. 65 nationally by ESPN ... No. 1 in Scouts.com Kansas rankings ... No. 2 in Rivals.com Kansas Top 20 ... No. 6 quarterback and No. 126 nationally by Rivals.com ... participant in the Under Armour All-American Game ... threw for 2,752 yards and 32 touchdowns in 2009 ... held a 66.6% completion percentage ... rushed for 839 yards ... threw 3,240 yards and 37 touchdowns in 2008. Headlines  Quarterback Bell Gives Sooners Options - Tulsa WorldLove at First Sight for Blake Bell, Oklahoma - The OklahomanBell Has Chance to Make Immediate Impact - The OU DailyState Losing Out on Kansas' Best - Hutchinson NewsBlake Bell Shrugged Off Defensive Pedigree - The Oklahoman Bell Excited to be a Sooner - College Football Insider Blake Bell Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Brennan Clay | |
A five-star recruit by Scout.com ... ranked No. 6 running back by Scout.com ... No. 6 tailback by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps ... a four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals.com ... No. 45 nationally by Scouts.com ... ranked No. 129 nationally by ESPN ... No. 6 in California by Scout.com ... No. 9 in Rivals.com California Top 100 ... No. 2 all-purpose running back and No. 53 nationally by Rivals.com ... No. 35 overall athlete by PrepStar ... rushed for 2,026 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2009 while recording 23 receptions for 379 yards and one touchdown ... rushed for 1,453 yards and 20 touchdowns on 170 attempts and had 70 receptions for 1,055 yards and six touchdowns in 2008 ... ended high school career with 626 touches for 6,433 yards and 70 touchdowns (521 rushes for 4,554 yards and 58 TDs, 105 receptions for 1,879 yards and 12 TDs) ... first player in California history to gain 1,000 yards receiving and rushing in the same season ... named first team all-state his senior year and second team his junior year ... also two-time first team all-academic team. Headlines Clay From Running Back Capital San Diego - The OklahomanOU's Clay One of Top Impact Freshmen in Nation - Yahoo SportsAll-State Honors for Local Football Players - San Diego Union-TribuneBrennan Clay a Key Recruiter for Sooners - The OklahomanSooners Tapping In to San Diego Talent - Tulsa WorldBrennan Clay Carries On San Diego RB Tradition - The Oklahoman Brennan Clay Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Aaron Colvin | |
A three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com ... No. 5 in state of Oklahoma by Scouts.com ... ranked No. 11 in Rivals.com Oklahoma Top 35 ... No. 29 cornerback by Scout.com ... No. 31 cornerback by Rivals.com ... named all-region by PrepStar ... recorded 72 tackles, two interceptions while breaking up 10 passes and scoring five touchdowns in 2009 ... recognized as first team All-State by both the Tulsa World and The Oklahoman in 2009 ... district 6A-4 defensive player of the year in 2009 ... First Team Tulsa World All-Metro in 2009. Headlines Signing Day for Aaron Colvin of Owasso - Tulsa WorldOpposing Offenses Shy Away From Aaron Colvin - The Oklahoman Aaron Colvin Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Rashod Favors | |
A three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 13 safety by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps ... ranked No. 38 outside linebacker by Scout.com ... ranked No. 21 inside linebacker by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 71 in state of Texas by Scouts.com ... ranked No. 100 in Rivals.com Texas Top 100 ... named all-region by PrepStar ... did not participate in 2009 season due to an ankle injury ... recorded 65 tackles, caused nine fumbles and recovered four fumbles in 2008. Headlines Favors Plans to Major in Engineering at OU - The Oklahoman Rashod Favors Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Roy Finch | |
A four-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 16 tailback by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps ... No. 20 running back by Scout.com ... No. 4 all-purpose back by Rivals.com ... No. 16 in Rivals.com Florida Top 100 ... No. 94 nationally by Rivals.com ... No. 99 nationally by PrepStar ... 2009 Parade Magazine All-American ... two-time FSWA 5A first team All-State ... recorded 1,659 rushing yards, 27 rushing touchdowns, 504 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns in 2009 ... posted 1,296 rushing yards, 16 rushing touchdowns, 299 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 2008 ... Daily News Player of the Year in both 2008 and 2009 ... first team all-state running back in both 2008 and 2009 ... class 4A Player of the Year runner up in 2009. Headlines Niceville's Finch Signs With Oklahoma - Crestview News Bulletin More to Roy Finch Than Meets the Eye - The OklahomanNiceville's Flinch Latches on With Oklahoma - Fort Walton Beach NewsFinch's Encore Even Better - Crestview News Bulletin Roy Finch Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Aaron Franklin | |
A four-star recruit by ESPN and Scout.com ... ranked No. 13 outside linebacker by Scout.com ... a three-star recruit by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 18 overall in the state of Texas by Scouts.com ... ranked No. 77 outside linebacker by Rivals.com ... named all-region by PrepStar ... recorded 103 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, eight sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 2009. Headlines Franklin Comes Back Strong After Injury - Marshall News Messenger Key for Franklin is Harnessing Flashes of Greatness - The Oklahoman Signing Day Countdown: Aaron Franklin - The Oklahoman Aaron Franklin Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Trey Franks | |
A three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 64 cornerback by Scout.com ... Ranked No. 74 athlete nationally by Rivals.com ... named all-region by PrepStar ... clocked a 10.15 100-meter dash in track and field ... ran the 40-yard dash in a time of 4.4 seconds ... had receptions for 494 yards and four touchdowns in 2009 ... also teams primary returner with 10 punt returns for 168 yards (16.8 average) and one score and five kick returns for 165 yards (33.0 average) and one score. Headlines Signing Day Countdown: Trey Franks - The Oklahoman Trey Franks Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Geneo Grissom | |
A four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... a three-star recruit by ESPN ... ranked No. 27 defensive end by Scout.com ... No. 3 in Rivals.com and Scout.com Kansas rankings ... ranked No. 239 nationally and the No. 13 strong side defensive end by Rivals.com ... recorded 76 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 20 quarterback hits, 7.5 sacks, eight pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 2009 ... AVCTL Defensive Player of the Year and first team AVCTL defensive end in 2009 ... all-Class, all-state Top 22 in 2009 ... first team 5A Defensive End in 2009. Headlines Oklahoma Signs "Freakazoid" Geneo Grissom - The Oklahoman Hutch's Grissom Dumps KU for Sooners - Topeka Capital-Journal Geneo Grissom Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Quentin Hayes | |
A four-star recruit by ESPN ... ranked No. 77 nationally by ESPN ... a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 38 safety by Scout.com ... No. 34 safety by Rivals.com ... No. 96 in Rivals.com Texas Top 100. Headlines Hayes Joins Former Teammate Hurst at OU - The Oklahoman Quentin Hayes Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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James Haynes | |
A four-star recruit by Rivals.com ... a three-star recruit by Scout.com ... ranked No. 24 cornerback by Scout.com ... No. 250 nationally and the No. 18 safety by Rivals.com ... No. 36 in Rivals.com Texas Top 100 ... No. 49 in Scout.com's Texas rankings ... named all-region by PrepStar ... recorded six interceptions and broke up 12 passes in 2009 ... also had 571 rushing yards, 284 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on offense. Headlines Haynes Tabbed One of Nation's Top Safeties - The Oklahoman James Haynes Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Austin Haywood | |
A four-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 7 tight end by Scout.com and Rivals.com ... No. 2 in Rivals.com Oklahoma Top 35 ... No. 4 in the state of Oklahoma by Scout.com ... No. 139 nationally by Rivals.com ... Oklahoma 6A-1 Offensive Player of the Year in 2009 ... all-district in 2009 ... Named to The Oklahoman Big All-City Team in 2009 ... Named The Oklahoman All-State in 2009 ... Tulsa World All-State in 2009 ... had 73 tackles, two interceptions, nine sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries (one returned for touchdown) in 2009 ... caught 34 passes for 578 yards and 11 scores and rushed for 234 yards and nine touchdowns in 2009 ... missed two games in 2009 ... also named Regional Basketball Player of the Year in 2009 ... district MVP in basketball as a junior ... MVP of Skiatook Basketball Tournament as a senior. Headlines Southmoore Becoming Pipeline for OU - The Oklahoman Super Wednesday for Cats - The Moore AmericanHaywood Drawing Lofty Sooner Comparisons - The Oklahoman Austin Haywood Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Eric Humphrey | |
A four-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 20 defensive tackle by Scout.com ... No. 17 defensive tackle by Rivals.com ... No. 208 nationally by Rivals.com ... Ranked No. 27 player in Texas by Scout.com ... No. 28 player in Rivals.com Texas rankings. Headlines Recruiting Interest Came Early for Humphrey - The Oklahoman Sooners Land Eric Humphrey - ESPNEric Humphrey Was a Late Bloomer - The Oklahoman Eric Humphrey Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Bronson Irwin | |
A four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 94 by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps Top 100 ... No. 3 offensive guard by Scout.com ... No. 3 guard by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps ... ranked as No. 2 in the state of Oklahoma by Scouts.com ... No. 4 in Rivals.com Oklahoma Top 35 ... No. 3 offensive guard by Rivals.com ... a three-star recruit by ESPN ... No. 195 nationally by Rivals.com ... No. 138 nationally by PrepStar ... named to 2009 Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State team ... two-time member of both Oklahoman and Tulsa World All-State teams ... named 2009 District 6A-1 Lineman of the Year ... graded out at 96 percent with 83 pancakes in 2009 ... also saw limited time on the defensive line, picking up five sacks ... helped pave the way for an offense that averaged over 400 yards a game the last two years. Headlines Bronson Irwin Adjusting to Life as Early Signee - The OklahomanOklahoma Targets Offensive Line - Tulsa WorldIrwin Living a Childhood Dream of Playing for OU - The Oklahoman Bronson Irwin Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Tony Jefferson | |
A four-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com ... selected to participate in the U.S. Army All-American game ... ranked No. 21 nationally by ESPN ... No. 7 Top Athlete and No. 68 by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps Top 100 ... No. 4 safety by Rivals.com ... No. 8 outside linebacker by Scout.com ... No. 10 in Rivals.com California Top 100 ... No. 12 in California by Scout.com ... No. 62 nationally by Rivals.com ... No. 66 nationally by PrepStar ... finished with 88 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, four sacks, two fumbles caused and two fumbles recovered in 2008 ... had 1,328 yards rushing for 28 touchdowns in 2008 ... in 2007, recorded 77 tackles and three interceptions ... named first team all-state as a sophomore ... all-CIF, all-league and Defensive Player of the Year. Headlines Jefferson Excelled on Both Sides of the Ball - The OklahomanSooners Tapping In to San Diego Talent - Tulsa World Tony Jefferson Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Justin McCay | |
Ranked No. 1 in Rivals.com Kansas Top 20 ... A five-star recruit by Scout.com ... a four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals.com ... ranked No. 7 wide receiver and No. 66 nationally by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps ... No. 6 athlete by Rivals.com ... No. 10 wide receiver by Scout.com ... No. 2 in the state of Kansas by Scout.com ... No. 51 nationally by PrepStar ... No. 52 nationally by Rivals.com ... No. 142 nationally by ESPN ... named to the 2009 Hovpen Sports/Rivals.com All-State team ... also named to the 2009 Kansas Football Coaches Association All-State team ... named first team all-state by the Topeka Capital Journal, the Wichita Eagle and All-Metro Sports Kansas City ... selected to participate in the U.S. Army All-American game ... as a senior had 46 receptions for 926 yards and 15 touchdowns and 18 carries for 252 yards and four touchdowns ... also had 12 kick returns for 426 yards (35.5 average) and two TDs along with 5 punt returns (18.2 average) and one touchdown ... grabbed 31 receptions for 354 yards and four touchdowns in 2008 ... also made 54 tackles, one forced fumble and a sack as a linebacker as a junior ... recorded four touchdowns as a returner. Headlines Justin McCay Likely to Play Receiver - The OklahomanReceivers Headline Signing Day - Kansas City Star Justin McCay Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Sheldon McClain | |
A four-star recruit by ESPN ... a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 88 wide receiver by Scout.com ... No. 94 wide receiver by Rivals.com ... named all-region by PrepStar ... had 26 catches for 488 yards (18.8 avg.) and three touchdowns in 2008 ... missed the 2009 season due to a knee injury. Headlines Steele Receiver Commits to Oklahoma - San Antonio Express-NewsMcClain Likely to Redshirt After ACL Injury - The OklahomanSigning Day Countdown: Sheldon McClain - The Oklahoman Sheldon McClain Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Trey Millard | |
A four-star recruit by Rivals.com ... three-star recruit by Scout.com and ESPN ... ranked No. 15 tight end by Rivals.com ... No. 5 player in Missouri by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 19 middle linebacker by Scout.com ... No. 7 player in Missouri by Scout.com ... recorded 219 carries for 1,413 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2009 ... had 21 receptions for 248 yards and one touchdown ... captain of football and basketball teams ... National Honor Society member ... member of MAAC, a minority scholars organization ... accomplished writer who has had two poems published ... pronunciation MILL-ard. Headlines Millard Could Play TE/FB for Sooners - The Oklahoman Trey Millard Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Corey Nelson | |
Five-star recruit by Scout.com ... 5A Player of the Year ... four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals.com ... ranked No. 12 outside linebacker by Rivals.com ... No. 12 OLB by Scout.com ... No. 23 in state of Texas by Rivals.com ... No. 159 in Rivals.com National Top 250 ... named first team All-American by MaxPreps.com ... 133 tackles with nine sacks and 16 tackles for loss ... five blocked field goals ... Parade All-American ... All-State defensive end his sophomore season ... Under Armour All-American ... AP 5A Defensive Player of the Year. Headlines Nelson Ends Up Picking Oklahoma Over Texas A&M - USA TodaySkyline's Nelson Makes Hard Call, Picks Sooners - Dallas Morning NewsOU Gets Surprise With Signing of Standout LB Nelson - The OklahomanSkyline's Nelson Drops A&M for Sooners - Dallas Morning NewsSooners Get Surprise in Corey Nelson - The Oklahoman Aggies Take Hit Losing Out on Nelson - ESPN Corey Nelson Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Chuka Ndulue | |
A four-star recruit by ESPN ... three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 21 strongside defensive end by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 32 defensive end by ESPN ... ranked No. 55 defensive end by Scout.com ... No. 57 player in Texas by Rivals.com ... named all-region by PrepStar ... voted first team all-district (UIL 8-5A) ... voted Jesuit's Lineman of the Year ... selected to participate in the Tom Hillary DFW Private All-Star Game ... recorded 50 tackles, eight sacks, 10 tackles for loss, two fumbles caused and one fumble recovered in 2009 ... last name is pronounced N-duel-E. Headlines Nigerian Native Got Late Start Playing Football - The OklahomanWhat Sold You on Oklahoma? - The Oklahoman Chuka Ndulue Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Daniel Noble | |
A four-star recruit by Scout.com ... three-star recruit by Rivals.com and ESPN ... ranked No. 17 defensive tackle by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps ... ranked No. 24 defensive tackle by Scout.com ... ranked No. 29 defensive tackle by ESPN ... ranked No. 32 defensive tackle by Rivals.com ... No. 35 player in Scout.com Texas rankings ... No. 62 player in Texas by Rivals.com ... named to PrepStar top 350 All-American team. Headlines Noble Was First Commitment for Sooners - The OklahomanTexas Producing Top Defensive Linemen - Fort Worth Star-Telegram Daniel Noble Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Torrea Peterson | |
A four-star recruit by Scout.com ... three-star recruit by Rivals.com and ESPN ... ranked No. 27 defensive tackle by Scout.com ... ranked No. 31 defensive tackle by ESPN ... ranked No. 47 defensive tackle by Rivals.com ... No. 38 in the state of Texas by Scout.com ... No. 73 player in Texas by Rivals.com ... named all-region by PrepStar ... recorded 36 assisted tackles, 10 unassisted tackles, 15 tackles for loss, one fumble caused, two fumbles recoveries and one pass break-up. Headlines Key for Peterson is Harnessing "Flashes of Brilliance" - The Oklahoman Torrea Peterson Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Joseph Powell | |
A four-star recruit by Scout.com ... ranked No. 14 athlete by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps ... three-star recruit by Rivals.com and ESPN ... ranked No. 33 wide receiver by Scout.com ... No. 32 in the state of Texas by Scout.com ... ranked No. 51 wide receiver by ESPN ... ranked No. 57 athlete by Rivals.com ... No. 82 player in Texas by Rivals.com ... named all-region by PrepStar ... had 40 receptions for 678 yards and nine touchdowns in 2009 ... hauled in 42 passes for 635 yards and eight scores in 2008 ... had 33 tackles, 13 passes broken up and one interception on defense. Headlines Norman Felt Like Home for Powell - The Oklahoman Joseph Powell Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Adam Shead | |
A four-star recruit by Scout.com ... three-star recruit by Rivals.com and ESPN ... ranked No. 7 offensive guard by Scout.com ... No. 13 offensive guard by Rivals.com ... No. 15 guard by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps ... No. 17 offensive guard by ESPN ... No. 37 player in Scout.com Texas rankings ... No. 76 in state of Texas by Rivals.com ... named all-region by PrepStar ... named first team all-district as a junior and senior ... first team Associated Press All-State in 2009 ... graded out at over 90 percent with 127 pancakes in 2009 ... three-year starter for a program that went 32-7 ... first team All-Dallas/Fort Worth ... two-time first team all-district ... last name pronounced SHED. Headlines Cedar Hill Sets Record With 19 Signings - Dallas Morning NewsShead Should Add Depth to OU Offensive Line - The OklahomanCedar Hill Linemen Seeing the Recruiting World - Dallas Morning NewsArea Linemen a Factor as Signing Day Nears - Dallas Morning News Adam Shead Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Kenny Stills | |
A five-star recruit by Scout.com ... four-star recruit by Rivals.com and ESPN ... ranked No. 9 wide receiver by Scout.com ... No. 14 wide receiver by Tom Lemming's MaxPreps ... ranked No. 23 wide receiver by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 36 wide receiver by ESPN ... No. 7 player in Scout.com California rankings ... ranked No. 24 in the state of California by Rivals.com ... No. 83 nationally by PrepStar ... ranked No. 147 nationally by Rivals.com ... had 45 receptions for 914 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2009 ... has 62 receptions for 1,500 yards and 17 TDs in 2008 and 30 catches for 627 yards and six touchdowns in 2007 ... is the all-time leader in receiving yards for the San Diego area ... named 2009 CIF first team WR. Coach Stoops on official addition of Stills: "We're happy for Kenny that everything is in place for him to join the program. We're disappointed that he couldn't be included with the rest of the class we announced yesterday, but the matter has been resolved and that's all that really matters. He's an outstanding player and I know he's very anxious to contribute." Headlines OU Recruit Stills Cleared to Play - Norman TranscriptSan Diego Receiver Stills Joins Class - The OklahomanKenny Stills Cleared to Join Sooners - Tulsa World Stills Already in Norman Hoping to Help Sooners - The Oklahoman Kenny Stills Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Tyrus Thompson | |
A four-star recruit by Scout.com, Rivals.com and ESPN ... ranked No. 18 offensive tackle by ESPN ... ranked No. 18 offensive tackle by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 24 in state of Texas by Rivals.com ... No. 29 in Scout.com Texas rankings ... No. 133 nationally by PrepStar ... ranked No. 164 nationally by Rivals.com. Headlines Thompson Picked Sooners Over Baylor, Houston - The Oklahoman Tyrus Thompson Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Damon Williams | |
A three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 35 defensive tackle by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 45 defensive tackle by Scout.com ... No. 65 player in Texas by Rivals.com ... had 95 tackles, 5.5 sacks and eight quarterback hurries in 2009. Headlines Athleticism Developed on Basketball Court for Williams - The Oklahoman Damon Williams Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Daryl Williams | |
A four-star recruit by Scout.com and Rivals.com ... three-star recruit by ESPN ... ranked No. 19 offensive tackle by Scout.com ... ranked No. 32 offensive tackle by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 53 offensive tackle by ESPN ... No. 30 in Scout.com Texas rankings ... ranked No. 65 in the state of Texas by Rivals.com ... named all-region by PrepStar ... graded out at 93 percent while recording 38 pancakes in 2009 ... did not allow a sack for an offense that averaged 440 yards per game. Headlines Big-Time Hit Set for Tone for Williams' Team - The OklahomanArea Showcases Amazing Depth - Denton Record ChronicleLake Dallas Players Have Day in the Sun - Dallas Morning News Daryl Williams Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Julian Wilson | |
A four-star recruit by ESPN ... three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ranked No. 105 wide receiver by Scout.com ... No. 14 in the state of Oklahoma by Scout.com ... No. 19 in Rivals.com Oklahoma Top 35 ... named all-region by PrepStar ... collected 43 tackles and broke up six passes on defense in 2008 while recording 21 catches for 265 yards and three scores ... ran a 10.2 100-meter dash during the 2009 track season ... ran the third fastest 40 at the 2009 Army All-American Combine in San Antonio ... defended seven of the top-10 receivers (statistically) in Oklahoma 6A in 2009 ... all-district in 2009 ... The Oklahoman All-State in 2009 ... named to All-Vype Football Team and was awarded title of "Lockdown Defender" (award given to the best defender) at the 2009 Vype Showdown seven-on-seven passing league. Headlines Southmoore Becoming Pipeline for OU - The OklahomanSuper Wednesday for Cats - The Moore American Q&A With OU Commitment Julian Wilson - The Oklahoman Julian Wilson Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Austin Woods | |
A four-star recruit by Scout.com and Rivals.com ... three-star recruit by ESPN ... ranked No. 4 center by ESPN ... ranked No. 5 center by Scout.com and Rivals.com ... No. 39 in Scout.com Texas rankings ... ranked No. 44 in state of Texas by Rivals.com ... named to SuperPrep top 350 All-American team ... didn't allow a single sack in 2009. Headlines Woods Hopes to Carry on Tradition of OU Centers - The Oklahoman Austin Woods Highlights (OU Football Video, SoonerVision) |
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Signing Day 2010 |
With a recruiting class that stretched from coast-to-coast and is ranked by many services among the best for 2010, Oklahoma announced 28 signees on Wednesday, the first day of the college football letter of intent signing period.
The list includes representatives from six different states and every offensive and defensive position.
OU Head Coach Bob Stoops was elated with the class, which is comprised entirely of high school products. He added that another player could be added subsequent to this announcement.
"We met every, single need that we had and we did so with very talented players," Stoops said. "Like any year, the playing time will have to be earned once the recruits get here, but this is a skilled group with good character. They project well as you look into the future."
The state of Texas produced the most signees with 17 followed by Oklahoma with four, Kansas with three, California with two and Missouri and Florida with one each.
"Our thought process hasn't changed a lot in that respect," Stoops said of recruiting geography. "We want to recruit well in our most immediate areas, but we're also a program with a national reputation and it's important that we capitalize on that reputation as we look for players who fit with our program."
The coach backed away from comparisons, but acknowledged that he and his staff are excited about this class.
"Recruiting can only be gauged by the impact those players ultimately have on your program, and we won't know that for one, two or maybe three or four years in some cases," Stoops said. "Based on our assessment to this point, we have reason to be optimistic.
"The athletic ability in this class, even with linemen who have great feet and quickness, is something that makes us feel very good."
In terms of numbers, the greatest emphasis came on the lines, both defensive and offensive, and in the defensive secondary. The defensive line added six signees, four of which are expected to play defensive tackle. The offensive line consists of five new players as does the secondary.
On the offensive side of the ball, Oklahoma will be bolstered by a number of versatile athletes including four wide receivers, two tight ends/H-backs, two running backs and one quarterback.
Rounding out the group of 2010 signees are three linebackers, all from the state of Texas.
Of the 28 signees, four are currently enrolled and attending the spring semester at OU and will work out with the program throughout spring drills. Those four are offensive lineman Bronson Irwin, defensive back Tony Jefferson, WR Sheldon McClain and center Austin Woods.
OU's football program next turns its attention to spring practice, which begins Monday, March 8.
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Coach Stoops Quotes |
Opening Comment:
"Welcome everyone. It's an exciting day here visiting about our 2010 recruiting class. It was really a great morning for us. It's always fun when you have your signees and your letters in by 11:30 a.m. Actually, we still have one recruit out there that is pending and we are still working with. I can't name them by name, but we are still working through the (NCAA) clearing house in regard to his eligibility here and hoping that it gets resolved as soon as possible.
"Outside of that there is absolutely no drama, the day went exactly how we expected it to with everyone having their signatures in by 11:30 a.m.
"We really couldn't be more excited about the class with the number of players. I felt first that we met every one of our needs by position the way we needed to with the number of guys, the number of signees at each of those positions and addressed some with graduation and guys departing through the year. I felt like we got great talent in all those positions.
"When you look at our class, again it's a national class. Over the years, I guess for a lot of different reasons, we have a lot of attention now nationally and we are able to recruit from California to Florida. We got some great and talented guys from across the country. I think that shows you the overall strength of the program being able to go into California, down to Florida and get three of the top guys out of the state of Kansas. That kind of thing is really exciting for us and again that is good about the players we got."
"Finishing the class with the way we did with 28 signees today and again we are hopeful we'll have another guy here shortly once the clearing house rules on his eligibility. We have 28 already, all are expected to qualify for the record. We are able to sign four or five back depending on how the clearing house rules on a guy, we can sign four or five back to last year because we played short-handed or without some scholarships a year ago and then sign 25 ahead because we have four players on campus. That's how we are allowed to sign them backwards and possibly five on some rulings here hopefully soon. We expect every one of these guys to be on the field and competing for us and helping next year."
On the process of recruiting Corey Nelson:
"In the end there was some interest after the bowl games. You start talking again and you recruit like you recruit everybody. It is no different than anyone else you are recruiting. You are selling your program, why you think it's the right fit, what can possibly happen for you here and what you can expect for the next three year and what you want for your career. It's nothing different and you are just recruiting. It just depends if someone is listening or not. Fortunately Corey was listening and he felt like this is what was best for him."
On the offensive linemen:
"I love the guys we signed. A couple young guys are already here and the other guys are all quality young men. You look at them and they all have big strong frames and all seem to run well and move well also. You have to get here and earn it all. I'm looking at these guys and I'm really excited about them. They are really a strong, good looking group of linemen."
On Blake Bell:
"Blake Bell is a talented guy. When you look at his ability to throw the football, he is an excellent pocket quarterback which is a staple of what we do. I also think Blake is more athletic than maybe any quarterback we have signed as far as being able to pull the ball down and run. He is a guy I believe is going to be big enough, being 6'6", 220 pounds now, can be 250 easy, that you don't mind running six or seven times a game.
"We aren't going to run him much because we don't like our quarterbacks getting beat up for a lot of reasons. In the end we run them sparingly and I think he will have the physical presence to do it and he has the feet to do it. More than that we love the arm, you love he is a winner. He brought his team to the state championship game and lost but the guy had nine touchdowns in one game. He is also playing basketball and doing well so he is a great athlete.
"In the end we like the athlete that he is and we know he has a great upside but we like what we have seen already though. We like the way he throws the football and I would like to see what those experts said about Sam Bradford a year or two ago on how raw he might have been. In the end you like what you are working with and the winner he is. He comes from great blood lines when you look at his dad and this twin brother Mike, and how competitive they were for so long. He's got all the intangibles we believe as well."
On scouting quarterbacks:
"I think really getting to know them helps you with intangibles. Getting them in camp helps you with getting a feel for them. I think when scouting quarterbacks there is a lot to see. They have the ball in their hand virtually every snap unless they are in the wildcat, so you get to see a lot of what they are able to do."
On measuring intangibles:
"Again, getting to know them. Assistants have a better feel than I do being that they get to see them in the homes more often or in their schools. It's just trying to get a gauge on how competitive he is. I love to watch how competitive they are in other sports. I'm big on when we recruit an athlete, the first question that comes out of my mouth to a coach is 'What else does he play?' and I want to watch it. You get to see how a guy competes and how athletic he is especially when it is on the basketball court.
"To me physical qualities still matter. There can be a guy that is tough as nails and if he's a linebacker and a certain size and here comes Phil Loadholt, I don't care how tough you are, you get overwhelmed. I think at times physically if you don't have certain measurables you get overwhelmed or the other intangibles go out the window. You do the best you can and you make mistakes, we've made plenty and then we've made some where you guys do, it happens every year, he is just an average recruit or he ends up an All-American like a Mark Clayton and I can go on and on. It's hard."
On recruiting in California:
"Brennan (Clay) is a very versatile, talented young guy. He has been a big help with us with his attitude, his voice and his ability to communicate with everybody. He has been a big recruiter for us and neat young guy and very personable. As I said you watch he and Roy (Finch), the two running backs and you could sit there and watch for three hours, it's amazing. The big runs and the big plays, and the fact they are able to catch the ball on top of running. It's exciting."
On the running styles of Brennan Clay and Roy Finch:
"Their body types are just a little bit different, but what you see is acceleration, their change in direction without losing speed and their ability to make people miss them. They're natural runners. I said on the website they kind of remind you of Joe Washington, but then we were thinking a lot of people don't remember Joe Washington, maybe similar to Reggie Bush. The way they catch it, change direction and accelerate."
On the four early enrollees:
"They are doing well. Bronson Irwin and Austin Woods as lineman are coming along good. Sheldon McClain is recovering from that knee injury, but he is really progressing well and is running, not all out and expected to be cleared after spring break. Hopefully everything continues to go well. Tony Jefferson, a defensive back, is running around, doing well. Those guys so far are really fitting in great and happy with their workouts and their class schedule."
On recruiting in Florida:
"Florida has a great number of talented athletes, that's something we'll look into. We've never abandoned it, we just signed Roy Finch from down there. In the end what always matters is proximity. Let's face it, it does for everybody. To think you're going to go down there and get 10 guys, I don't know if that's going to happen but with Willie Martinez's contacts, we'll still have our tentacles down there for players that have strong interest in us. We always follow up. Willie has great experience and background in the Southeast, playing down at Miami, it all makes it something we'll definitely pursue."
On players missing spring practice:
"Ben Habern and Jarvis Jones will miss and Adrian Taylor will be out. Jonathan Miller has a chance to be back after spring break but he's borderline. I would say he's doubtful is a better way of saying it. Tom Wort will be back, he's already running around. Eric Mensik had some minor arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder, we were anticipating a bigger problem and him not being able to be there in the spring, but that was not the case. It wasn't nearly as bad as they thought and he'll be back for sure in a couple of weeks. Brandon Caleb is running around and going through our winter stuff just fine. "
On Sam Bradford's training:
"I talked to him last week and he was excited about how he felt. He has not had any setbacks and said it feels great, he's throwing the football. That day he said he threw about 30 passes and said it felt good, no problems. He's just training away and rehabbing and feels great about the way it's going. I can't say for him what his situation is for the combine, I would think that he's going to wait and have a pro day here and I'm sure everybody will be there."
On remaining involved with coaching the corner backs:
"I'll always have a hand with the secondary, I've been working with them since I've been here. That's what I've coached forever so I'll have a hand with the cornerbacks or the safeties, whatever we feel. It's hard to cover things with four guys with four different positions so it's easier to say 'this day you take the safeties, I'll take the corners' or this day 'I take the safeties, you take the corners' in order to cover the things that need to be covered."
On Kansas recruits:
"They're in areas where there are always good players and we love those three guys, they're really talented physical players."
On the tight end recruits:
"Those tight ends are good guys, Austin Haywood is a really physical, bigger guy that can run, reminds you of a Keith Jackson type guy. Trey Millard, to us, is one of the best athletes we signed. You know how I love the Matt Clapps and the Brody Eldridges that can play fullback and h-back and you can move them around. You put Trey out there, he catches the ball well and we can put him at running back too. Trey can do a lot of things. To see how talented he is and the way he moves, we love guys like that because we can use them in so many ways, catching the balls or handing it to him. He'll give us a lot of versatility and we love guys like that."
On Corey Nelson:
"He has ability, he fits our guys in the way he runs, he's really good, and we see him as an outside sam-type backer. You can put him out in space where he covers, you can blitz him, he's physical and big enough to bring in and play outside the tight end. He does all of those things when you look at his size and his ability to run."
On Tony Jefferson's athleticism:
"When you watch him run the ball as a running back, he's talented and special but he loves to play defense and then you watch him hit people, he has a lot to him and has a great feel for it. We're hoping this will continue because he has had an exceptional high school career and he's an amazing young man when you talk to him. Visit with him personally you see how mature he is for his age and how he handles himself. We're definitely fired up about him."
On Justin McCay:
" I was just up there watching him play basketball and his basketball team is undefeated. He's a big guy, I hadn't seen him in a while and forgot how big he was. He's almost 6'3", about 204 pounds but he'll grow on top of that after basketball season. He is a very physical guy that can go after the football and reminds me of Malcolm Kelly when you look at his body frame and how physical he is, on top of his ability to run."
On plans for Blake Bell:
"We're going to get him here and get him ready to play. He'll compete from the first day he's here, getting him snaps and getting him comfortable."
On signing day excitement:
"It's exciting, you look at the possibility for these guys and relationships you'll build, the exciting plays they'll bring to the stadium. You just look at a wealth of talent and hope it's all fulfilled for them and for us as coaches. Everybody is glad to be off the road. I got stuck in Kansas City last weekend when we had that last storm and couldn't get back for two days. More than anything, it's good to be off the road and be back with the family and figure out what you're doing in the house at five o'clock. It takes you a good week, two weeks to get used to it."
On addition of Kenny Stills on Thursday:
"We're happy for Kenny that everything is in place for him to join the program. We're disappointed that he couldn't be included with the rest of the class we announced yesterday, but the matter has been resolved and that's all that really matters. He's an outstanding player and I know he's very anxious to contribute."
Johnson and Carmichael Postgame vs North Carolina
Monday, June 02
BB Highlights: OU 9, UNC 5
Monday, June 02
Johnson, Dickerson, Willits Postgame vs North Carolina
Sunday, June 01
BB Highlights: OU 17, Nebraska 1
Sunday, June 01
