The Sooners had another stellar year in recruiting. They rank between 5 and 7 on most draft boards. They added some help for next year and smooth transition in the following years. OU had injury problems and overall did not reach expectations. Injuries can have a silver lining the following year because players have gained experience. Let's look at what signing day has to offer the University of Oklahoma.
QB
Landry Jones will only be a sophomore next year and there are that say red shirt freshman Trent Allen could end up being better. 4 star QB Blake Bell may have to wait his turn, but the QB spot is definately talented. Spring competition will be fun for years to come.
RB
The loss of Chris Brown hurts. DeMarco Murray has been an unbelievable talent, when healthy. Jermie Calhoun is ready for the load, but may need help if Murray is 100% all year. Every year Mossis Madu has been talked about and not seen. So, incoming freshman Brennan Clay and Roy Finch could see action this year. Both are reasons OU ranked so high on signing day. Things will be perfect if Murray stays healthy and Calhoun is the new Chris Brown and the rookies can learn on the job in spots like Jermie did last year.
WR
Oklahoma only got 2 guys here and only Kenny Stills is rated a 4 star. But that isn't much to worry about. If you can have 1 to 2 in each class so. and above contributing, then you have balance after graduation and numbers for the season. Stills should be at least one they can count on his soph year. As far as next year goes, the Sooners will loose Adron Tennell and that is it. Ryan Broyles is the star of this group and one of the nation's best. There are juniors and seniors that will give Landry plenty of targets. While current freshman Jaz Reynolds looked promising for the years after the upper classmen leave. That makes WRs very important in next year's recruiting class.
TE
The Sooners listed 9 TEs on the roster and 2 of them are graduating and are very good: Brody Eldridge and Jermaine Gresham. The good news is that neither of them played that much TE this year. Eldridge was used on the OL a lot and Gresham never played due to injury. Trent Rattaree is a junior with the most noteriety. There are several others that will have a shot. But, 4 star newcomers Trey Millard and Austin Haywood may have a shot as early as this year. Haywood could be a very special player.
OL
Future NFL starter Trent Williams is the only SR in this bunch. This line underperformed, was injured, and was inconsistent all year long. All spots are wide open. The Sooners brought in four 4star OL to add to the mix. I'd say the line will be better next year, but the following years will be really good.
DL
The DL is loosing a lot of firepower in Gerald McCoy,DeMarcus Granger, Austin English and others. But, the Sooners always have guys to step in and be the next star. The line will be young, but talented as always. 4 star Eric Humphrey may get a spot in the rotation.
LB
Ryan Reynolds has been the heart and inspiration of this D and now he is moving on. A lot of talent returns, but no super star yet is in this group.They got one 4 star in Corey Nelson. 3 others were also brought in.
DB
This group was very underrated and loose some and return others. They bring in 4 DBs in the rookie class with 2 4stars.
Justin McCay is a 4 star athelete that will play somewhere.
Good job Sooners
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