Sooners’ stars have mixed success in NFL

 
BY JEFF LATZKE | Modified: April 21, 2009 at 12:21 am | Published: April 21, 2009   


NORMAN — Former Oklahoma tight end Trent Smith has some advice for the Sooners players about to learn their NFL Draft destiny: "Check your attitude and how good you think you are at the door, because it’s a different world up there.”

photo - OU has had some success stories in the NFL, like Adrian Peterson, above, but have also had some NFL busts like Jason White, below left. Duke Robinson, below right, is projected to be a first- or second-rounder in this year’s draft. OKLAHOMAN AND AP PHOTOS
OU has had some success stories in the NFL, like Adrian Peterson, above, but have also had some NFL busts like Jason White, below left. Duke Robinson, below right, is projected to be a first- or second-rounder in this year’s draft. OKLAHOMAN AND AP PHOTOS

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