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Sat April 26, 2008

OU NFL prospects

 
 
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This weekend, Oklahoma could have three players selected in the first round, and as many as 10 players taken overall.

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Here's a breakdown of the former Sooners who have a shot of being drafted:

Position: Wide receiver

Stats: 49 catches, 821 yards, nine TDs

Ht./Wt.: 6-4, 225

Combine/pro day snapshot: 4.68 in 40; 32-inch vertical

Projection: First round

Upside: Kelly arguably has the best hands of any receiver in the draft. He's also a big, physical presence who should complement teams stocked with smaller, shiftier receivers.

Position: Inside linebacker

Stats: 157 tackles, three INTs

Ht./Wt.: 6-0, 238

Combine/pro day snapshot: 4.67 in 40; 32-inch vertical

Projection: Second round

Upside: Lofton has a knack for creating big turnovers and made a bunch of tackles in college. He runs well sideline-to-sideline, and when he gets there, he knows how to deliver the big hit.

Position: Safety/cornerback

Stats: 78 tackles, 3 INTs

Ht./Wt.: 6-1, 199

Combine/pro day snapshot: 4.61 in 40; 39.5-inch vertical

Projection: Second round

Upside: Smith has probably not yet tapped into his full potential, despite a good and productive college career that earned him first-team All-Big 12 honors last season. Smith also has the versatility to play either safety at corner, and he has game experience at both.

Position: Running back

Stats: 1,039 yards, eight TDs

Ht./Wt.: 6-1, 198

Combine/pro day snapshot: 4.55 in 40; 36-inch vertical

Projection: Fifth round

Upside: At one point last offseason, Patrick was considered one of the top running backs available in the draft. He didn't have the season many thought he would, but Patrick showed what he's capable of in a 200-plus yard outing against Oklahoma State. Patrick, though not big, runs with power.

Position: Safety

Stats: 87 tackles, 4 INTs

Ht./Wt.: 5-11, 207