OU gets surprise with signing of standout Dallas linebacker Corey Nelson

 
BY JAKE TROTTER, Staff Writer, jtrotter@opubco.com | Modified: February 4, 2010 at 5:16 pm | Published: February 3, 2010    Comment on this article Leave a comment

Oklahoma's 2010 signing class has gotten a surprise boon.

Four-star linebacker Corey Nelson, who for months was committed to Texas A&M and reaffirmed that commitment last week, has signed with the Sooners.

photo - Despite losing his helmet, Dallas (Skyline) linebacker, and OU signee, Corey Nelson pulls down Carrollton (Tex.) Creekview tailback Ryan Wilson during a game in 2008. PHOTO COURTESY DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Despite losing his helmet, Dallas (Skyline) linebacker, and OU signee, Corey Nelson pulls down Carrollton (Tex.) Creekview tailback Ryan Wilson during a game in 2008. PHOTO COURTESY DALLAS MORNING NEWS

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The 210-pound Nelson is considered one of the top outside linebackers in the country.

He was a three-time All-State selection at Dallas Skyline High School.



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