View Full Version : 2008 Football Verbal Commitments
All listed players have signed (with the exception of Herman Mitchell, of course). R.I.P. Herman.
Current commitments: 21
Position breakdown:
1 QB (Jones)
2 RB (Calhoun, Johnson)
3 WR (Jarboe, Miller, Owens)
1 TE (Hanna)
3 OL (Good, Habern, Mitchell)
2 DE (King, Washington)
2 DT (McGee, Walker)
3 LB (Balogun, Bryant, Franklin)
1 CB (Harris)
2 S (Ibiloye, Sims)
1 K/P (Way)
Rankings breakdown:
3 FIVE STARS (Calhoun, Good, Washington)
12 FOUR STARS (Bryant, Habern, Hanna, Harris, Ibiloye, King, Jarboe, Johnson, Jones, McGee, Miller, Owens)
5 THREE STARS (Balogun, Franklin, Mitchell, Sims, Walker)
1 TWO STAR (Way)
State breakdown:
Texas - 11
Oklahoma - 3
Georgia - 2
California - 1
Kansas - 1
New Jersey - 1
New Mexico - 1
Pennsylvania - 1
R.J. Washington (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=55712)
Defensive end
6'3", 245 lbs., 4.62
Keller (TX) Fossil Ridge
Committed: 11/26/06
Primary recruiter: Brent Venables
• Rivals.com Rivals100 2008 (13) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1803)
• Rivals.com weakside defensive ends 2008 (1) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1828)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (1) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
• DE Rankings: Best pass rusher (2) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1953)
• DE Rankings: Quickest first step (1) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1954)
Washington had 74 tackles and 11 sacks his senior season.
Video:
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Quotables:
"He's a beast. He can do what he wants on the field when he wants and how he wants," Perry said. "I don't know what it is, but R.J. has that something." Other schools considered:
Miami-FL, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech
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Daniel Franklin (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=58508)
Inside linebacker
6'2", 210 lbs., 4.62
Mt. Airy (GA) Habersham Central
Committed: 12/06/06
Primary recruiter: Brent Venables
• Rivals.com inside linebackers 2008 (24) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1830)
• Rivals.com Georgia Top 50 2008 (27) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1861)
Franklin had 110 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, seven sacks, two pass break-ups, five caused fumbles and three forced fumbles his junior season.
Video:
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Quotables:
"It was kind of quiet and near the end of our season. He doesn’t have many other offers because he’s so serious about his commitment to Oklahoma."
"Daniel is very strong and explosive. He is physically, very gifted." Other schools considered:
Georgia, Georgia Tech, Florida
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Justin 'Bus1' Johnson (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=48738)
Running Back / Athlete
6'1", 210 lbs., 4.5
Gilmer (TX) Gilmer
Committed: 02/03/07
Primary recruiter: Cale Gundy
• Rivals.com Rivals250 2008 (136) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1738)
• Rivals.com outside linebackers 2008 (14) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1831)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (17) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
Johnson carried the ball 204 times for 2164 yards and 25 touchdowns his senior year. He also hauled in 213 yards receiving.
Johnson committed on OU's Junior Day, giving coach Stoops a letter stating his commitment to OU.
'Bus1' comes from one of his first days running the ball. He says he carried six guys into the endzone and his coach said he looked like a bus carrying all those defenders.
Johnson is the cousin of current OU wide receiver Manuel Johnson.
Video:
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Quotables:
Gilmer also has RB Justin Johnson who is an Adrian Peterson starter-kit and is regarded as one of the top running backs in the Class of 2008 in the entire country.
"I'm a physical player but play with sportsmanship. I'm not out to hurt anybody. I just love to play the game." Other schools considered:
Baylor, Kansas State, Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Texas, Texas A&M
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Stephen Good (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=52697)
Offensive lineman
6'6", 300 lbs., 5.06
Paris (TX) Paris
Committed: 02/12/07
Primary recruiter: James Patton
• Rivals.com Rivals100 2008 (29) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1803)
• Rivals.com offensive tackles 2008 (7) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1825)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (3) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
• OL Rankings: Best run blocker (2) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1941)
• OL Rankings: Strongest (2) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1943)
Had 55 pancakes in 2005 and was an all-state pick as a junior.
Good has strength, a motor that never quits, and finishes every play. At 6-foot-5, 290 pounds, Good's footwork, long arms, and power make him one of the most heavily offered juniors in the country. As a sophomore starter for Paris, Good didn't give up a sack for a team that attempted 200 passes on the season.
Video:
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Other schools considered:
Arkansas, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech
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Jermie Calhoun (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=49060)
Running back
6'1", 215 lbs., 4.49
Van (TX) Van
Committed: 03/10/07
Primary recruiter: Cale Gundy
• Rivals.com Rivals100 2008 (19) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1803)
• Rivals.com running backs 2008 (2) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1821)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (2) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
• RB Rankings: Best downhill runner (2) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1925)
Calhoun ran 242 times for 1910 yards and 30 touchdowns his senior season. He also passed for 803 yards and caught seven passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns.
"Has nice size, and is capable of running between the tackles and outside due to his nice combination of power, speed, quickness, cutting ability and vision…..Catches the ball well out of the backfield….Solid leadership qualities and a hard worker"
Video:
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Quotables: (http://www.ktbb.com/sportsblog/?p=107)
Calhoun contacted me on his way home from a Norman, after visiting the OU campus for a second time in a month, “I’m so happy to be a Sooner, and I’m glad this process is over where I can focus on my spring semester, and getting my goals accomplishments at Van High School.”
When asked if there was any doubt he’d commit to OU this weekend, Calhoun said, “no, once I made up my mind to go back up there this weekend, I knew I’d come back a Sooner.” Other schools considered:
Alabama, Florida, Kansas State, LSU, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M
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Britt Mitchell (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=60865)
Offensive tackle
6'8", 318 lbs., 5.05
Roscoe (TX) Roscoe
Committed: 03/11/07
Primary recruiter: James Patton
• Rivals.com offensive tackles 2008 (68) (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1825)
Finished with 49 pancake blocks his junior year.
Roscoe High School's team name is Plowboys. Not kidding.
Quotables:
''He's got a tremendous amount of potential,'' Roscoe coach Wes Williams said. ''He's run a 5.05 in the 40, and anyone that big who can move that quick has some tremendous upside.'' Other schools considered:
Texas A&M (originally committed), Arizona, Baylor, Texas Tech
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Landry Jones (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=54259)
Quarterback
6'5", 224 lbs.
Artesia (NM) Artesia
Committed: 03/28/07
Primary recruiter: Josh Heupel
• Rivals.com Rivals250 2008 (188) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1738)
• Rivals.com pro-style quarterbacks 2008 (6) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1818)
• Rivals.com New Mexico Top 5 2008 (1) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=2054)
Jones threw for 3850 yards, 44 touchdowns and 11 interceptions his senior year. He also ran in 11 touchdowns.
Video:
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Quotables:
"I have a strong arm and I am accurate. I think I have a lot of play-making ability. I make good decisions with the ball." Other schools considered:
Colorado, UCLA, Stanford, New Mexico, Oregon, Wisconsin
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Ben Habern (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=54260)
Offensive center / guard
6'3", 270 lbs., 4.9
Argyle (TX) Liberty Christian
Committed: 04/04/07
Primary recruiter: James Patton
• Rivals.com Rivals250 2008 (169) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1738)
• Rivals.com offensive centers 2008 (3) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1827)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (22) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
Was a first-team all-state offensive lineman and defensive lineman as a junior.
Video:
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Quotes:
"I've been here at Liberty 25 years, and you don't get many Ben Haberns," Bowles said.
"His leadership is invaluable," Bowles said. "When you get as much attention and notoriety as he's gotten — I don't know if I could carry myself with the same grace as he has." Other schools considered:
Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Arizona, Florida, Miami-FL
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David 'Big Daddy' King (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=45772&sport=1)
Defensive end
6'5", 240 lbs., 4.72
Houston (TX) Strake Jesuit
Committed: 05/31/07
Primary recruiters: Kevin Sumlin & Jackie Shipp
• Rivals.com strongside defensive ends 2008 (16) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1829)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (36) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
King had 46 tackles (10 for loss), 7 sacks and an interception his senior season.
Video:
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Quotables:
"David is scary good," Strake Jesuit coach Ron Counter said. "He nearly decapitated our quarterback in our spring game. It was something out of a movie. The quarterback's helmet flew off and was rolling around the sideline."
"He has developed over the past 18 months and is the real deal," Counter said. "I've been down to a watch the Houston Texans practice recently and have seen how physically impressive Mario Williams is. David looks like him on the high school level, just a man among boys."
"I really like the coaches up there (Oklahoma)," King said. "I want to go to a national school that has good academics. I'm really into the college football atmosphere and I know Oklahoma football is everything up there." Other schools considered:
Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Virginia, Baylor, Nebraska, Northwestern
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Joseph Ibiloye (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=61419)
Safety
6'3", 202 lbs., 4.5
Garland (TX) South Garland
Committed: 06/04/07
Primary recruiter: Brent Venables
• Rivals.com Rivals100 2008 (90) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1803)
• Rivals.com safeties 2008 (4) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1833)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (13) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
• Safety Rankings: Fastest (3) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1965)
• Safety Rankings: Hardest hitter (3) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1968)[/URL]
Ibiloye had 87 tackles his senior year. Ibiloye has the size but also foot speed to step in and play either safety or linebacker at the next level. Great frame.
Video:
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Quotables:
Moss says that aside from his special athletic ability, Ibiloye remains humble and continues to show his leadership ability.
"He is a great kid, very humble, and has really stepped up this spring," Moss said. "He's just matured into a great player. With all the older guys that were back there and that have come through here, he knows that's his secondary back there." Other schools considered:
USC, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, TCU, Miami-FL, Alabama, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan
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James Hanna (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=63940)
Tight end
6'5", 217 lbs., 4.78
Flower Mound (TX) Flower Mound
Committed: 06/04/07
Primary recruiter: Kevin Wilson
• Rivals.com Rivals250 2008 (248) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1738)
• Rivals.com tight ends 2008 (11) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1824)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (32) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
• TE Rankings: Best athlete (2) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1931)
• TE Rankings: Fastest (3) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1930)
Hanna caught 53 passes for 764 yards and 11 touchdowns his senior year. He also returned five punts for 145 yards and 1 touchdown (71 yards).
Quotables:
“I grew up a fan of the Sooners, so it was very cool to be getting an offer from them.”
"...I really like the program. They seem to win the Big 12 at least every other year." Other schools considered:
Oklahoma State, Alabama, Texas A&M, Nebraska, Arizona, TCU, Minnesota, Kansas and Illinois
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Dejuan Miller (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=55389&Sport=1#ticker)
Wide Receiver
6'6", 207 lbs., 4.5
Metuchen (NJ) Metuchen High
Committed: 06/07/07
Primary recruiter: Kevin Sumlin / Jay Norvell
• Rivals.com Rivals250 2008 (232) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1738)
• Rivals.com New Jersey Top 30 2008 (6) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1863)
• Rivals.com wide receivers 2008 (32) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1823)
Miller had 29 catches for 575 yards and nine touchdowns his junior season. He also had 52 tackles and seven interceptions on defense.
Video:
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Quotables:
"I possess good speed for my height and I'm pretty elusive. I'm a smooth route runner and have great hands. I'm physical and I’m not afraid to go across the middle and sacrifice myself. I'm also a pretty good finesse receiver too.
"I still want to become a better route runner and improve my awareness of coverages. I just plan to study the game more and get better all-around." Other schools considered:
Penn State, Rutgers, Michigan, Boston College, Connecticut
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Casey Walker (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=67602&sport=1)
Defensive Tackle
6'2", 303 lbs., 4.96
Garland (TX) Garland
Committed: 06/07/07
Primary recruiter: Brent Venables & Jackie Shipp
• Rivals.com defensive tackles 2008 (56) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1835)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (95) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
Quotables:
"I'm pretty fast for my size. Whoever is lined up in front of me, they know that it's me coming. I play hard. My motor is always running." Other schools considered:
Colorado, Arizona, Ole Miss, TCU, Arkansas, Florida, LSU, Miami
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REST IN PEACE, HERMAN (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=705919)
Herman Mitchell (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=58779)
Safety
6'0", 200 lbs., 4.53
Spring (TX) Westfield
Committed: 06/13/07
Primary recruiter: James Patton & Bobby Jack Wright
• Rivals.com safeties 2008 (45) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1833)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (63) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
Mitchell had 121 tackles, two sacks, one interception, 15 QB hurries and two fumble recoveries his junior season. More than likely, he will be a spring 2008 enrollee.
Video:
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Quotables:
"He's just a tremendous player," Meekins said. "He’s being recruited at linebacker and he is very physical. He could be one of the best to come out of here." Other schools considered:
Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa State, Baylor, Arizona, Louisiana Tech
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Tress Way (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=67819)
Punter / Kicker
6'2", 190 lbs.
Tulsa (OK) Union
Committed: 06/24/07
Primary recruiter: Jackie Shipp
• Rivals.com kickers 2008 (17) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1836)
• Rivals.com Oklahoma Top 25 2008 (17) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1885)
Quotables:
"Tress is a tremdoulsy talented young kicker. He a great athlete with a big leg. He is one of the premiere kickers in the nation."
-Chris Sailer (http://www.chrissailerkicking.com/) Other schools considered:
Tulsa, San Diego State
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Josh Jarboe (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=60919)
Wide Receiver
6'3", 195 lbs., 4.4
Ellenwood (GA) Cedar Grove
Committed: 01/05/08
Primary recruiter: Chris Wilson
• Rivals.com Rivals100 2008 (69) (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1803)
• Rivals.com wide receivers 2008 (10) (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1823)
• Rivals.com Georgia Top 50 2008 (5) (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1861)
• WR Rankings: Deep threat (4) (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1926)
Jarboe had 60 catches for 1200 yards his senior season.
Video:
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Quotables:
“He’s what everybody is looking for in a receiver,” Cedar Grove coach Ray Bonner said. “He can do it all.” Other schools considered:
Florida, LSU, Georgia, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Ohio State, UCF
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Stacey 'Kong' McGee (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=39928&Sport=1)
Defensive tackle / end
6'5", 255 lbs.
Muskogee (OK)
Committed: 01/15/08
Primary recruiter: Jackie Shipp
• Rivals.com Rivals100 2008 (86) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1803)
• Rivals.com defensive tackles 2008 (8) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1835)
• Rivals.com Oklahoma Top 25 2008 (2) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1885)
• DT Rankings: Best run stuffer (1) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1949)
• DT Rankings: Best pass rusher (3) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1950)
• DT Rankings: Quickest (4) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1946)
McGee had 101 tackles his senior season.
Quotables:
"If he keeps progressing, he can play in the NFL. He has all the tools - size, speed and drive."
-Muskogee defensive line coach Kenyatta Wright. Other schools considered:
Oklahoma State, Tennessee, Texas Tech, Arkansas, Kansas State
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Jameel Owens (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=39931)
Wide Receiver
6'3", 210 lbs., 4.41
Muskogee (OK)
Committed: 01/15/08
Primary recruiter: Jackie Shipp
• Rivals.com Rivals100 2008 (52) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1803)
• Rivals.com Oklahoma Top 25 2008 (1) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1885)
• Rivals.com wide receivers 2008 (8) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1823)
Owens caught 53 receptions for 937 yards and 10 touchdowns his senior year.
Video:
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Other schools considered:
Oklahoma State, Tennessee, Texas Tech, Kansas State
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David Sims (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=73873)
Safety
5'11", 200 lbs., 4.38
Oroville (CA) Butte C.C.
Committed: 01/20/07
Primary recruiter: Brent Venables
• Rivals.com junior college top 100 2008 (60) (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1975)
Sims had 73 tackles, three interceptions, six PBUs and four fumble recoveries last season. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown of 86 yards and two blocked/missed field goals for touchdowns of 98 yards and 104 yards.
Video:
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Quotables:
"David Sims has continued to find things to do that haven't been seen here before," said Coach Jeff Jordan "When the ball is in his hands and he gets some space, we become an instant threat to score from any part of the field." Other schools considered:
Washington State, West Virginia, Mississippi, San Diego State, San Jose State
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Mike Balogun (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=72602)
Linebacker
6'0", 250 lbs., 4.6
Scranton (PA) Lackawanna C.C.
Committed: 01/20/07
Primary recruiter: Brent Venables
• Rivals.com junior college top 100 2008 (95) (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1975)
Balogun had 90 tackles (72 solo), two interceptions, six sacks, and 11 tackles for a loss last season. He was named Defensive Player of the Year in the Northeast Football Conference and was named a second-team junior-college All-American.
Balogun is 24 and didn't start playing college football until two years ago.
Quotables:
"We've been here for 16 years and probably had 20 Division I linebackers. He's the best one," said Coach Mark Duda. "His combination of strength and speed is unusual. He's a super aggressive guy to the ball. He's really an unbelievable player. He plays with such a motor...we have to pull him off of people in practice most of the time because his motor is at such a high level all the time. He never fatigues. He's just one of those guys built to play. He had a couple of teeth chipped out in his mouth in a game and went back in the next play." Other schools considered:
Arkansas, Michigan State, UNLV, Akron, Buffalo, Marshall
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J.R. Bryant (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=68328)
Linebacker
6'3", 228 lbs., 4.48
Garden City (KS) Garden City C.C.
Committed: 01/25/08
Primary recruiter: Kevin Wilson & Brent Venables
• Rivals.com junior college top 100 2008 (34) (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1975)
Bryant had 78 tackles and a sack this past season and was named a NJCAA Football All-American in 2007.
Quotables:
“J.R. has got good size and good speed,” said Davis. “He’s got a good frame. I think the biggest thing about J.R. is, he’s a big kid. A lot of people don’t understand how strong he is. He had close to a 300-pound power cling in the weight room during high school. One thing I remember about J.R. is that he was always a very hard worker in the weight room and on the field. He’s definitely a dominating defensive player. When he played for the Jackets, we basically moved him to linebacker to keep people from running away from him.”
“He’s a smart player on the field,” said Davis. “He does well in the game. He has a good presence, and he always [makes] adjustments and checks on the field at the linebacker position. He has a good grasp for schemes, and the further he gets up in competition, the more important it is to grasp concepts like that.” Other schools considered:
Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, South Florida, Arkansas, Kansas State, Nebraska, NC State
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Lamar Harris (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=54098)
Athlete / Defensive Back
6'2", 179 lbs.
Gilmer (TX) Gilmer
Committed: 02/05/08
Primary recruiter: Josh Heupel
• Rivals.com athletes 2008 (26) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1834)
• Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 (35) (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1843)
Harris has been a silent commit for about a week now. He's made his intentions known to A&M and OU, but it wasn't until today that his coach talked to the media and confirmed his commitment.
Formerly committed to Texas A&M.
As a receiver, Harris had 48 catches for 734 yards and seven touchdowns his senior year. Cannot find any defensive stats right now.
Video:
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Hauling in a 64-yard pass:
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Other schools considered:
Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Baylor
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