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NORMAN — *Jed Barnett, P, 6-2, 215, Camas, Wash. (Laney College)
Two-star recruit by 247sports.com
Two-star recruit by Rivals.com
Ranked as No. 2 JUCO punter by 247sports.com
Averaged 41.3 yards per kick on 65 attempts last season at Laney
14 punts inside the 20 and three touchbacks at Laney
Redshirted at University of California as a freshman
Averaged over 50.0 yards per punt and recorded 56 touchbacks as a senior at Union HS
*Dannon Cavil, WR, 6-3, 200, San Antonio (Madison)
Four-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 35 wide receiver by ESPN.com
No. 61 wide receiver by 247sports.com
No. 100 wide receiver by Scout.com
No. 32 player in Texas by ESPN.com
No. 71 player in Texas by 247sports.com
No. 92 player in Texas by Rivals.com
Recorded 33 catches, 720 yards and seven TDs as a senior
*Qunicy Russell, DT, 6-4, 315, San Antonio (Trinity Valley CC)
2012 First Team NJCAA All-American
Four-star recruit by 247sports.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
No. 7 JUCO defensive tackle by 247sports.com
No. 37 JUCO player by 247sports.com
Tallied 75 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks last season at Trinity Valley and also broke up five passes, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble
Four-star recruit by Rivals.com out of HS
Had 102 tackles, seven TFLs, 3.0 sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a prep senior
*Ahmad Thomas, S, 6-1, 199, Miami (Central)
Four-star recruit by 247sports.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
No. 27 safety by 247sports.com
No. 36 safety by Scout.com
No. 58 safety by ESPN.com
No. 44 player in Florida by 247sports.com
No. 71 player in Florida by Rivals.com
No. 161 player in Florida by ESPN.com
Helped Miami Central win two Florida Class 6A championships
Selected for Semper Fidelis All-American game
Recorded 82 tackles, sack and INT as a junior
*D.J. Ward, DE, 6-2, 245, Southmoore
Four-star recruit by ESPN.com
Four-star recruit by Rivals.com
Four-star recruit by 247sports.com
Four-star recruit by Scout.com
Member of the ESPNU 150
No. 1 player in Oklahoma by ESPN.com
No. 1 player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com
No. 2 player in Oklahoma by 247sports.com
No. 11 defensive end by Scout.com
No. 12 defensive end by ESPN.com
No. 13 defensive end by 247sports.com
U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection
Posted 75 tackles, 11.0 sacks, nine forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries as a junior
Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, DE, 6-2, 209 Houston (Taylor)
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 15 defensive end by 247sports.com
No. 32 defensive end by Rivals.com
No. 52 defensive end by Scout.com
No. 60 defensive end by ESPN.com
No. 55 player in Texas by 247sports.com
No. 60 player in Texas by Rivals.com
No. 120 player in Texas by ESPN.com
2012 18-5A overall district MVP
2011 18-5A unanimous first team DT all-district
Had 50 tackles, 13 TFLs and 11 sacks as a junior
Keith Ford, RB, 5-11, 200 Cypress, Texas (Ranch)
Five-star recruit by Scout.com
Four-star recruit by ESPN.com
Four-star recruit by Rivals.com
Four-star recruit by 247sports.com
ESPNU 150 member
No. 3 running back by ESPN.com
No. 4 running back by 247sports.com
No. 5 player in Oklahoma by Scout.com
No. 7 running back by Rivals.com
No. 2 player in Texas by ESPN.com
No. 4 player in Texas by 247sports.com
No. 6 player in Texas by Rivals.com
Started at running back for the White team in the Under Armour All-American Game
Rushed for 1,868 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior and 1,296 yards and 10 TDs as a sophomore
Jordan Smallwood, WR, 6-2, 190 Jenks
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 66 wide receiver by ESPN.com
No. 104 wide receiver by Scout.com
No. 111 wide receiver by 247sports.com
No. 4 player in Oklahoma by ESPN.com
No. 5 player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com
No. 7 player in Oklahoma by 247sports.com
Caught 50 passes for 763 yards and 11 touchdowns as a prep senior
Caught two passes for 50 yards and two TDs in Oklahoma 6A State Championship game
Christian Daimler, OT, 6-6, 270, Houston (Stratford )
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 43 offensive tackle by Scout.com
No. 80 offensive tackle by 247sports.com
No. 95 offensive tackle by ESPN.com
No. 158 overall player in Texas by ESPN.com
No. 162 overall player in Texas by 247sports.com
Added 71 pounds to his frame over last three years
Austin Bennett, WR, 6-0, 170 Manvel, Texas
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 63 receiver by 247sports.com
No. 69 receiver by Scout.com
No. 71 athlete by Rivals.com
No. 117 athlete by ESPN.com
No. 74 player in Texas by Rivals.com
No. 79 player in Texas by 247sports.com
No. 154 player in Texas by ESPN.com
Caught 42 passes for 676 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior
Caught 44 passes for 785 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior
Matthew Romar, DL, 6-3, 268 Port Arthur, Texas (Memorial)
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 44 defensive tackle by 247sports.com
No. 48 defensive tackle by Rivals.com
No. 50 defensive tackle by ESPN.com
No. 90 defensive tackle by Scout.com
No. 91 player in Texas by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247sports.com
Had 100 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, and INT and a forced fumble as a senior, while also rushing for 55 yards and eight TDs on 12 carries
21-5A Defensive MVP
Charles Walker, DL, 6-3, 280 Garland, Texas (South Garland)
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
No. 26 defensive tackle by Rivals.com
No. 49 defensive tackle by ESPN.com
No. 49 defensive tackle by 247sports.com
No. 67 defensive tackle by Scout.com
No. 57 player in Texas by Rivals
No. 75 player in Texas by ESPN.com
No. 104 player in Texas by 247sports.com
Stanvon Taylor, CB, 5-11, 160, Tulsa East Central
Four-star recruit by Rivals.com
Four-star recruit by ESPN.com
Four-star recruit by Scout.com
Four-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 1 player in Oklahoma by 247sports.com
No. 2 player in Oklahoma by ESPN.com
No. 2 player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com
No. 8 overall athlete by Rivals.com
No. 8 wide receiver by 247sports.com
No. 20 overall athlete by ESPN.com
No. 88 overall player by 247sports.com
Named Gatorade Player of the Year in Oklahoma
2013 Gridiron Kings Game selection
Recorded 53 tackles and posted four interceptions, including one for a TD as a senior
Also caught 67 passes for 1,100 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 301 yards and two TDs
Dominique Alexander, LB, 6-0, 198, Tulsa Washington
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 43 overall athlete by Rivals.com
No. 115 overall athlete by ESPN.com
No. 4 player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com
No. 9 player in Oklahoma by 247sports.com
No. 12 player in Oklahoma by ESPN.com
Had 130 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, an INT and 14 passes defended as a senior
Father, Derrick Sr., played defensive end at OSU
Brother, Derrick Jr., plays defensive end for Tulsa
Josiah St. John, OT, 6-6, 305, Toronto, Canada (Trinity Valley CC)
Four-star recruit by ESPN.com
Four-star recruit by 247sports.com
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
No. 5 offensive tackle by 247sports.com
No. 6 JUCO recruit by ESPN.com
No. 12 JUCO recruit by ESPN.com
No. 24 JUCO recruit by Rivals.com
No. 32 JUCO recruit by 247sports.com
Dionte Savage, OL, 6-5, 345, Flint, Mich. (Arizona Western CC)
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
Two-star recruit by Rivals.com
No. 5 JUCO offensive guard by 247sports.com
No. 22 JUCO player in Arizona by 247sports.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Cody Thomas, QB, 6-4, 213, Colleyville, Texas (Heritage)
Four-star recruit by ESPN.com
Four-star recruit by Rivals.com
Four-star recruit by 247sports.com
Four-star recruit by Scout.com
No. 6 quarterback by 247sports.com
No. 7 quarterback by Rivals.com
No. 13 quarterback by ESPN.com
No. 13 player in Texas by Rivals.com
No. 23 player in Texas by ESPN.com
Passed for 4,154 yards and 51 TDs as a senior
Passed for 3,057 yards and 32 TDs as a junior
Selected for 2013 Elite 11 QB Finals
Also a prep baseball standout
Matt Dimon, DE, 6-2, 245, Katy, Texas
Four-star recruit by ESPN.com
Four-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 22 strongside DE by ESPN.com
No. 23 strongside DE by Scout.com
No. 23 strongside DE by 247sports.com
No. 25 strongside DE by Rivals.com
No. 40 player in Texas by ESPN.com
No. 51 player in Texas by Rivals.com
No. 62 player in Texas by 247sports.com
Recorded 55 tackles, 12.0 sacks and six forced fumbles as a senior
Helped lead Katy to Class 5A state championship
Hatari Byrd, S, 6-1, 195, Fresno, Calif. (Central East)
Four-star recruit by Rivals.com
Four-star recruit by ESPN.com
Four-star recruit by Scout.com
Four-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 12 safety by 247sports.com
No. 13 safety by Scout.com
No. 14 safety by ESPN.com
No. 16 safety by Rivals.com
No. 8 player in California by 247sports.com
No. 23 player in California by Rivals.com
No. 32 player in California by ESPN.com
No. 90 overall player nationally by 247sports.com
Posted 97 tackles (32 solo) two INTs, four passes defended, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a senior
Selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Game and the 2013 Gridiron Kings Game
Jordan Evans, LB, 6-3, 199, Norman North
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
Two-star recruit by Scout.com
No. 45 outside linebacker by Rivals.com
No. 82 outside linebacker by ESPN.com
No. 117 outside linebacker by 247sports.com
No. 6 player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com
No. 12 player in Oklahoma by 247sports.com
No. 14 player in Oklahoma by ESPN.com
Had 94 tackles (72 solo), 9.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a senior, while rushing 51 times for 335 yards and five TDs
Had 87 tackles, 2.0 sacks, three INTs and a forced fumble as a junior
Returned four kickoff returns and two punt returns for TDs during his prep career
Father, Scott Evans, was a three-time all-Big Eight defensive tackle at Oklahoma (1988-90)
Kerrick Huggins, DL, 6-3, 289, Dallas (Skyline)
Four-star recruit by Rivals.com
Four-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 11 defensive tackle by Rivals.com
No. 22 defensive tackle by 247sports.com
No. 27 defensive tackle by Scout.com
No. 39 defensive tackle by ESPN.com
No. 21 player in Texas by Rivals.com
No. 39 player in Texas by 247sports.com
No. 69 player in Texas by ESPN.com
Three-year starter recorded 51 tackles, 17 TFLs, 4.5 sacks and five passes defended as a senior
K.J. Young, WR, 6-1, 182, Perris, Calif. (Citrus Hill)
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
Three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
No. 65 wide receiver by Scout.com
No. 84 wide receiver by ESPN.com
No. 96 wide receiver by 247sports.com
No. 68 player in California by ESPN.com
No. 81 player in California by 247sports.com
Caught 91 passes for 1,593 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior
Dakota Austin, CB, 5-11, 167, Lancaster, Texas
Three-star recruit by Scout.com
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com
Two-star recruit by Rivals.com
No. 87 cornerback by 247sports.com
No. 134 cornerback by Scout.com
No. 158 player in Texas by 247sports.com
Had offers from Texas Tech, Nevada, Tulsa, UNLV, Indiana and Utah State
L.J. Moore, CB, 6-1, 175, Fresno, (Central East) Calif.
Four-star recruit by Rivals.com
Four-star recruit by Scout.com
Four-star recruit by ESPN.com
Four-star recruit by 247sports.com
No. 17 cornerback by Rivals.com
No. 19 cornerback by 247sports.com
No. 24 cornerback by Scout.com
No. 29 cornerback by ESPN.com
No. 20 player in California by Rivals.com
No. 28 player in California by 247Sports.com
No. 46 player in California by ESPN.com
No. 60 player in the region by ESPN.com
No. 194 player in the nation by Rivals.com
No. 244 player in the nation by 247Sports.com
Finished senior campaign with 47 tackles (15 solo), three INTs and returned a fumble for a 60-yard TD
Also spent time at QB, racking up 680 rushing yards and 376 passing yards
* Denotes players signed before national signing day
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