University of Oklahoma Signing Day 2012
2012 University of Oklahoma Football Recruiting Class
For Sterling Shepard, it was all about becoming a Sooner
A video narrated by James Garner shown before Oklahoma football games a few years ago contained a line that Owen Field was the place “where young lads dream of one day wearing the crimson and cream.” For Sterling Shepard, truer words were never spoken. There was never any choice but the University of Oklahoma for the star wide receiver from Heritage Hall.
JUCO receiver Courtney Gardner signs with Sooners
Sierra College wide receiver Courtney Garnder signed with Oklahoma on Wednesday. Gardner had been committed to Arkansas.
Florida cornerback Gary Simon picks the Sooners
St. Petersburg, Fla., cornerback Gary Simon signed with the Oklahoma football team early Wednesday morning. Simon picked OU over Iowa State and Arkansas.
Sooners finally getting five-star receiver Trey Metoyer
OU signee Trey Metoyer was originally part of the 2011 signing class, but he didn't qualify academically, so he spent last year at Hargrave Military Academy, a prep school in Virginia.
Derrick Woods the latest Sooner to come from the Golden State
The ‘Cali Trio' of Tony Jefferson, Kenny Stills and Brennan Clay have been as important off the field as on it. The trio helped to land fellow California product Derrick Woods.
Texarkana lineman John Michael McGee to ditch orange 'Texas' jersey
Oklahoma offensive line commitment John Michael McGee used his time at the U.S. Army All-American bowl to get to know his fellow future Sooners.
San Antonio lineman Kyle Marrs was Sooners' first '12 commitment
Oklahoma dipped back into the San Antonio area for another big-time football prospect. This time is was San Antonio (Brandeis) offensive lineman Kyle Marrs.
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Quarterback Trevor Knight OK not enrolling early
Trevor Knight was all set to enroll at Oklahoma in January, but he did not mind waiting until the summer if it helped the Sooners. The quarterback prospect from San Antonio was asked to hold off, so that tight end Taylor McNamara could instead move to town.
Sooners hoping for quick production from juco DE Chaz Nelson
With the departures of Frank Alexander and Ronnell Lewis, Oklahoma will be looking for big things from juco defensive end Chaz Nelson.
Sooners likely to move LB Eric Striker to safety
Oklahoma's only linebacker commitment might not stay there long. At 6 foot 1 and 195 pounds, Tampa, Fla.-area native Eric Striker might be a better fit at safety, even if he is listed as an outside linebacker.
Baltimore DE Charles Tapper excited to 'experience new things' in Norman
Not even the 1,400 miles separating Norman and Baltimore was enough to keep Charles Tapper from committing to the Sooners.
Sooners nab tight end Sam Grant from Boston College
Sam Grant was the fourth tight end to commit to playing for the Oklahoma football team. The Sooners are going into next season with out any experienced tight ends on the roster.
Sooners close strong with DB Zack Sanchez
Oklahoma may have lost commitments from De'Vante Harris and Kevin Peterson, but it gained a solid DB in Keller, Texas, standout Zack Sanchez
Will Latu never expected to end up at OU
RECRUITING — Will Latu never expected to wind up at Oklahoma. He initially didn't expect to be a football player at all. “I just wasn't that into it,” Latu said of why he played only one year in high school.
Signing Day: Tales from the Trail
- Barry Switzer didn't just recruit Lydell Carr to OU — he recruited his whole family
- Chicken fried steak nearly made Eddie Hinton an OSU Cowboy
- Mike Gundy was almost a Sooner
- Barry Switzer's last-minute trip nabs Steve Sewell
- Former OU football player John Goodman says recruiting wasn't always a slimy business
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