So I guess the real question is...

[tbl]

Who is NOT coming back? I know we graduate a bunch of dudes on the OL, but what about the D? Receivers?

[soonerfan28]

Defense loses Nic Harris and Lendy Holmes at safety and Cory Bennett, Alan Davis and Cordero Moore on DL and Quentin Chaney, Iglesias and Manny at the WR.

[boomermagic]

Defense loses Nic Harris and Lendy Holmes at safety and Cory Bennett, Alan Davis and Cordero Moore on DL and Quentin Chaney, Iglesias and Manny at the WR.

We really need to have some of our young receivers step up quickly.. On defense Holmes and Harris might be hard to replace.. The O line will be ok but it might take a couple of games...

[SPuL]

Broyles will have a break out year. watch

[Sooner_09]

Isn't Cordero Moore only a Junior?

[soonerfan28]

I think you're right.

[OK2U]

Q. Carter will step up and fill Nick's shoes IMO

[Harry Beanbag]

Harris was experienced and will be tough to replace, but whoever does it will bring more speed to the table. Not Florida speed of course, but faster nonetheless.

[soonerfan28]

I think I forgot Brett Bower who was decent in special teams if that means anything.

[madillsoonerfan5353]

Isn't Cordero Moore only a Junior?

+1

[cvsooner]

Losing Mike Knall (punter) also.

[oubose]

No matter who we lose its going to hurt, but we always play good ball heck were th SOONERS!!!

[soonerfan28]

Tress Way is a good punter also.

[soonermagic14]

I know Q. Carter will step up and replace Nic's spot.....that boy loves to hit and the coaches say he was one of the most physical DB's this past year ( I think Chase Daniel would agree on that). It's nice to have a head hunter back there. Lendy's position will be the hardest to replace. I keep hearing Proctor...what's the scoop on that guy?

[soonerfan28]

Proctor would have been the next safety behind Carter but that may have only been because they wanted to RS Ibiloye. That could change this year.

[Desert Sapper]

The full 20 departing seniors (starters in bold):

DT Cory Bennett
DB Brett Bowers
OL Branndon Braxton
DB Cortney Carter
WR Quentin Chaney
C Jon Cooper
DE Alan Davis
RB Derek Gove
QB Joey Halzle
S Nic Harris
S Lendy Holmes
WR Juaquin Iglesias
C Kyle Johnson
WR Manuel Johnson
P Mike Knall
OT Phil Loadholt
OG Duke Robinson
LB Lamont Robinson
TE Kolby Smith
OG Brandon Walker

On the wagon sped, and I, as well as my comrades, gave a despairing farewell glance...

God Bless, gentlemen, and farewell. You will live long remembered in Sooner legend and lore.

[soonerfan28]

Now with that said who winds up in the pros. My guess.
Duke Robinson mid-1st
Nic Harris-late1st-early 2nd
Phil Loadholt-early-mid 2nd
Juaquin Iglesias-3rd
Brandon Walker,Manny Johnson,John Cooper, Lendy Holmes-4th-7th

No expert. Just a guess.

[soonermagic14]

sounds about right

[Curly Bill]

No way Nic Harris goes that early.

[Sherpa]

No way any of those guys go that early.

[soonerinabilene]

No way any of those guys go that early.

Yeah, its not like Duke is rated as the #3 linemen in the draft or anything.:rolleyes:

[soonerinabilene]

dang double post

[Sooner74]

Duke Robinson (Late 1st-2nd)
Nic Harris (3rd-4th)
Phil Loadholt-(3rd-4th)
Juaquin Iglesias-3rd
Brandon Walker,Manny Johnson,John Cooper, Lendy Holmes(6th-Undrafted)

[soonerfan28]

I think Nic could easily move down and play LB in the NFL and if he runs a 4.5-4.6 then he could easily slide into the first round. He has the benefit of Taylor Mays coming back for his senior season. I would have to look at some draft boards but I can't think of any big name safeties coming out and with the size he could be the safety taken.

[Sooner74]

Bumped because we are close to draft day. Looks like my predictions are off but some are spot on.