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02-07-2006, 06:49 AM
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2006 Signing Class
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In what has become a rite of the late winter, Oklahoma has signed another football recruiting class considered by many to rank among the elite nationally. It has become the norm in Bob Stoops’ seven seasons with the Sooners. The 2006 class was unveiled by Stoops Wednesday, the first day of the two-month national letter of intent signing period.
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Chase Beeler-OL
6-4, 275, Jenks, OK (Jenks HS)
Named 1st Team All-State by the Tulsa World and Oklahoman, District 6A-4 MVP Lineman by Tulsa World, OCA All-State, 4.0 GPA, Scored a 33 on his ACT, Nat’l Merit Semi-Finalist, Bench presses 442, Squats 525 pounds, Vertical jump of 28 in, Runs 5.27-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Allan Trimble, Born: 12/28/1986, Parents: Darrell and Susan Beeler.
#64 OL in the nation (Scout.com), #22 offensive guard in the nation (Rivals.com), #7 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com), #35 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), PrepStar All-American
Sam Bradford-QB
6-4, 200, OKC, OK (PC North HS)
OCA All-State, All-State 2nd team by the Oklahoman, As a Sr. threw for 2,422 yards-19 TDs, Earned all-city honors as a Jr., A standout basketball player, Avg 18.4 points and 10.5 rebounds for Panthers, Also plays for PC North golf team, Runs 4.64-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Bob Wilson, Born: 11/08/1987, Parents: Kent and Martha Bradford.
#17 QB in the nation (CollegeFootballNews.com), #17 QB in the nation (Scout.com), #12 pro-style quarterback in the nation (Rivals.com), #6 player in OK (Rivals.com), #17 QB in the nation (PrepStar.com), #15 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), #17 QB in the nation (SuperPrep), PrepStar All-American, SuperPrep All-American
Brandon Crow-LB
6-2, 215, Comanche, OK (Comanche HS)
Named to 2005 OCA and OK All-State teams, 2005 Duncan Banner Def POY, District 2A-2 Linebacker of the Year, All-Area by the Lawton Constitution, KSWO POY, Honorable mention all-state in 2004, 244 tackles as a Sr. led all classes in the state, Had 4 sacks, 1 INT his Sr. year, Rushed for 524 yards-5 TDs, Avg 10.7 yards/carry, 38 receptions, 457 yards-6 TDs, 2-time placer at the state track meet in 4x100m relay, 2-time state placer in powerlifting, Twice named all-area in baseball by the Duncan Banner, Maintained perfect attendance, 4.0 GPA, Nat'l Honor Society member, Runs 4.57-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Brent Clark, Born: 07/25/1987, Parents: Brent and Jan Crow.
#16 player in OK (Rivals.com), #59 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), PrepStar All-Region
Dominique Franks-DB
6-0, 178, Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS)
Tulsa World Oklahoma POY, 1st team all-state by the Tulsa World, Runner-up for State Def POY by the Oklahoman, KTUL Channel 8 Ford Award winner, Helped the Redskins to 2-6A state titles after transferring from Owasso, Recorded 7 INTs, Returned 3 for TDs as a Sr., Also a return specialist, Scoring 3 kick return TDs his Sr. season, Scored 5 rushing TDs, Runs 4.44-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Bill Blankenship, Born: 10/08/1987, Parent: Thelma Martin.
#26 CB (CollegeFootballNews.com), #15 CB (Scout.com), Rivals.com CBs 2006 (24), #4 player in OK (Rivals.com), Preseason Midlands Hot 50 No. 6 prospect overall, PrepStar All-American, #16 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), #26 DB in the nation (SuperPrep), SuperPrep All-American
Jermaine Gresham-TE
6-7, 230, Ardmore, Okla. (Ardmore HS)
1st team all-American, Oklahoman and Tulsa World all-state 1st team, 1st team OCA all-state, Named District 5A-1 MVP, Elected to play in the Coaches All-State Game, Caught 70 passes, 1,205 yards, 24 TDs his Sr. season, Led the Tigers to a 12-0 record before losing in the 5A semifinals, Runs 4.6-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Mike Lloyd, Born: 06/16/1988. Parents: NA
#4 TE (Scout.com), #113 in ESPN150 (ESPN.com), #7 TE (ESPN.com), #1 TE (PrepStar.com), #2 TE (CollegeFootballNews.com), #48 player in the nation (CollegeFootballNews.com), Rivals250 2006 (Rivals.com), #34 player in the nation (Rivals.com), #1 TE in the nation (Rivals.com), #2 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com), PrepStar Dream Team Top 100, #30 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), #14 TE in the nation (SuperPrep), SuperPrep All-American
Mossis Madu-RB
6-1, 190, Norman, Okla. (Norman HS)
Rushed for 1,513 yards and 25 TDs as a Sr., Avg 6.1 yards/carry, Also caught 23 passes, 242 yards, 2 TDs, All-district and all-conference as a Sr., District Off POY, Oklahoman 2nd team all-state, OCA 1st team all-state team, Oklahoman Big All-City team, Team MVP, A 3-year starter at Norman High, played DB and RB his So. and Jr. years before switching to RB full-time as a Sr., Runs 4.48-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Butch Peters, Born: 11/04/1987, Parents: Rudy and Ellen Garcia.
#33 RB (CollegeFootballNews.com), #14 RB (Scout.com), #45 athlete in the nation (Rivals.com), #10 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com), #29 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), #11 skill athlete in the nation (SuperPrep), SuperPrep All-American
Gerald McCoy-DL
6-4, 305, OKC, Okla. (Southeast HS)
Nat'l Def POY by USA Today, 2005 Oklahoma Gatorade POY, District 5A-1 Def POY, Elected to the OCA All-State team, All-City Athletic Conference POY, All-area, all-state and all-metro as a Jr., Logged 82 tackles, 20 sacks, recovered 9 fumbles as a Sr., As a Jr., notched 83 tackles, including 23 tackles for loss, 20 sacks, Had 1 INT (which he returned 48 yards for a TD), 2 fumble recoveries, All-state by Oklahoman and Tulsa World, Best Def Lineman by OK Kickoff Magazine, Played in U.S. Army High School All-American game, Bench press 360 pounds, squats 705 pounds, Runs 4.9-sec 40-yard dash, PARADE magazine All-American, Coached by Michael Branch, Born: 02/25/1988...Parents: Gerald and Patricia McCoy.
#2 DL (PrepStar.com), #2 DT (Scout.com), #21 player in the ESPN150 (ESPN.com), #2 DT (ESPN.com), #1 DT (CollegeFootballNews.com), #10 player in the nation (CollegeFootballNews.com), Rivals250 2006 (Rivals.com), #4 player in the nation (Rivals.com), #1 DT in the nation (Rivals.com), #1 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com), PrepStar Dream Team Top 100, #2 player in the SuperPrep Elite 50, #1 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), SuperPrep Midlands Def POY, #1 DL in the nation (SuperPrep)
SuperPrep All-American
Chad Roark-OL
6-2, 290, Ada, OK (Ada HS)
Enrolled at OU in January, Consensus OK All-State by Tulsa World, the Oklahoman and the OCA, Played in the U.S. Army High School All-American game with fellow Sooner signees DeMarco Murray and Adron Tennell, Given the Army of One Citizenship Award, Nominated for College Football Hall of Fame academic award, Started at center for Ada as a Sr., Helped pave the way for 2-1,000-yard rushers, Helped Ada to a state-record 42nd district championship, Earned all-area honors as Jr., Had 20 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries on Def as Jr., Runs 5.05-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Steve Dean, Born: 06/14/1988, Parents: Bryan and Christy Roark.
#49 OL (CollegeFootballNews.com), #59 OL (Scout.com), #9 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com), PrepStar All-American, #51 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep)
Daniel Tabon-LB
6-3, 215, Altus, OK (Altus HS)
Earned all-state honors as a Sr., Named All-District 5A-1, Caught 7 passes for 150 yards, 2 TDs as a Sr., Long reception of 50 yards, Avg 21.5 yards/rec, Also logged 71 tackles on D, Avg 10.1 yards as punt returner, long RET of 37 yards, Had 12 kickoff RET for 238 yards, long return of 37 yards, Avg 19.8 yards/RET, Played 4 games as a Jr. at Lawton Eisenhower, Runs 4.48-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Lyn Hepner, Born: 11/04/1987, Guardians: Kelly and Nancy Cox.
#44 athlete in the nation (Rivals.com), #5 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com)
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2006 Signing Class
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In what has become a rite of the late winter, Oklahoma has signed another football recruiting class considered by many to rank among the elite nationally. It has become the norm in Bob Stoops’ seven seasons with the Sooners. The 2006 class was unveiled by Stoops Wednesday, the first day of the two-month national letter of intent signing period.
Read more... (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=2475&SPID=190&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=233833)
Chase Beeler-OL
6-4, 275, Jenks, OK (Jenks HS)
Named 1st Team All-State by the Tulsa World and Oklahoman, District 6A-4 MVP Lineman by Tulsa World, OCA All-State, 4.0 GPA, Scored a 33 on his ACT, Nat’l Merit Semi-Finalist, Bench presses 442, Squats 525 pounds, Vertical jump of 28 in, Runs 5.27-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Allan Trimble, Born: 12/28/1986, Parents: Darrell and Susan Beeler.
#64 OL in the nation (Scout.com), #22 offensive guard in the nation (Rivals.com), #7 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com), #35 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), PrepStar All-American
Sam Bradford-QB
6-4, 200, OKC, OK (PC North HS)
OCA All-State, All-State 2nd team by the Oklahoman, As a Sr. threw for 2,422 yards-19 TDs, Earned all-city honors as a Jr., A standout basketball player, Avg 18.4 points and 10.5 rebounds for Panthers, Also plays for PC North golf team, Runs 4.64-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Bob Wilson, Born: 11/08/1987, Parents: Kent and Martha Bradford.
#17 QB in the nation (CollegeFootballNews.com), #17 QB in the nation (Scout.com), #12 pro-style quarterback in the nation (Rivals.com), #6 player in OK (Rivals.com), #17 QB in the nation (PrepStar.com), #15 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), #17 QB in the nation (SuperPrep), PrepStar All-American, SuperPrep All-American
Brandon Crow-LB
6-2, 215, Comanche, OK (Comanche HS)
Named to 2005 OCA and OK All-State teams, 2005 Duncan Banner Def POY, District 2A-2 Linebacker of the Year, All-Area by the Lawton Constitution, KSWO POY, Honorable mention all-state in 2004, 244 tackles as a Sr. led all classes in the state, Had 4 sacks, 1 INT his Sr. year, Rushed for 524 yards-5 TDs, Avg 10.7 yards/carry, 38 receptions, 457 yards-6 TDs, 2-time placer at the state track meet in 4x100m relay, 2-time state placer in powerlifting, Twice named all-area in baseball by the Duncan Banner, Maintained perfect attendance, 4.0 GPA, Nat'l Honor Society member, Runs 4.57-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Brent Clark, Born: 07/25/1987, Parents: Brent and Jan Crow.
#16 player in OK (Rivals.com), #59 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), PrepStar All-Region
Dominique Franks-DB
6-0, 178, Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS)
Tulsa World Oklahoma POY, 1st team all-state by the Tulsa World, Runner-up for State Def POY by the Oklahoman, KTUL Channel 8 Ford Award winner, Helped the Redskins to 2-6A state titles after transferring from Owasso, Recorded 7 INTs, Returned 3 for TDs as a Sr., Also a return specialist, Scoring 3 kick return TDs his Sr. season, Scored 5 rushing TDs, Runs 4.44-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Bill Blankenship, Born: 10/08/1987, Parent: Thelma Martin.
#26 CB (CollegeFootballNews.com), #15 CB (Scout.com), Rivals.com CBs 2006 (24), #4 player in OK (Rivals.com), Preseason Midlands Hot 50 No. 6 prospect overall, PrepStar All-American, #16 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), #26 DB in the nation (SuperPrep), SuperPrep All-American
Jermaine Gresham-TE
6-7, 230, Ardmore, Okla. (Ardmore HS)
1st team all-American, Oklahoman and Tulsa World all-state 1st team, 1st team OCA all-state, Named District 5A-1 MVP, Elected to play in the Coaches All-State Game, Caught 70 passes, 1,205 yards, 24 TDs his Sr. season, Led the Tigers to a 12-0 record before losing in the 5A semifinals, Runs 4.6-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Mike Lloyd, Born: 06/16/1988. Parents: NA
#4 TE (Scout.com), #113 in ESPN150 (ESPN.com), #7 TE (ESPN.com), #1 TE (PrepStar.com), #2 TE (CollegeFootballNews.com), #48 player in the nation (CollegeFootballNews.com), Rivals250 2006 (Rivals.com), #34 player in the nation (Rivals.com), #1 TE in the nation (Rivals.com), #2 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com), PrepStar Dream Team Top 100, #30 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), #14 TE in the nation (SuperPrep), SuperPrep All-American
Mossis Madu-RB
6-1, 190, Norman, Okla. (Norman HS)
Rushed for 1,513 yards and 25 TDs as a Sr., Avg 6.1 yards/carry, Also caught 23 passes, 242 yards, 2 TDs, All-district and all-conference as a Sr., District Off POY, Oklahoman 2nd team all-state, OCA 1st team all-state team, Oklahoman Big All-City team, Team MVP, A 3-year starter at Norman High, played DB and RB his So. and Jr. years before switching to RB full-time as a Sr., Runs 4.48-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Butch Peters, Born: 11/04/1987, Parents: Rudy and Ellen Garcia.
#33 RB (CollegeFootballNews.com), #14 RB (Scout.com), #45 athlete in the nation (Rivals.com), #10 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com), #29 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), #11 skill athlete in the nation (SuperPrep), SuperPrep All-American
Gerald McCoy-DL
6-4, 305, OKC, Okla. (Southeast HS)
Nat'l Def POY by USA Today, 2005 Oklahoma Gatorade POY, District 5A-1 Def POY, Elected to the OCA All-State team, All-City Athletic Conference POY, All-area, all-state and all-metro as a Jr., Logged 82 tackles, 20 sacks, recovered 9 fumbles as a Sr., As a Jr., notched 83 tackles, including 23 tackles for loss, 20 sacks, Had 1 INT (which he returned 48 yards for a TD), 2 fumble recoveries, All-state by Oklahoman and Tulsa World, Best Def Lineman by OK Kickoff Magazine, Played in U.S. Army High School All-American game, Bench press 360 pounds, squats 705 pounds, Runs 4.9-sec 40-yard dash, PARADE magazine All-American, Coached by Michael Branch, Born: 02/25/1988...Parents: Gerald and Patricia McCoy.
#2 DL (PrepStar.com), #2 DT (Scout.com), #21 player in the ESPN150 (ESPN.com), #2 DT (ESPN.com), #1 DT (CollegeFootballNews.com), #10 player in the nation (CollegeFootballNews.com), Rivals250 2006 (Rivals.com), #4 player in the nation (Rivals.com), #1 DT in the nation (Rivals.com), #1 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com), PrepStar Dream Team Top 100, #2 player in the SuperPrep Elite 50, #1 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep), SuperPrep Midlands Def POY, #1 DL in the nation (SuperPrep)
SuperPrep All-American
Chad Roark-OL
6-2, 290, Ada, OK (Ada HS)
Enrolled at OU in January, Consensus OK All-State by Tulsa World, the Oklahoman and the OCA, Played in the U.S. Army High School All-American game with fellow Sooner signees DeMarco Murray and Adron Tennell, Given the Army of One Citizenship Award, Nominated for College Football Hall of Fame academic award, Started at center for Ada as a Sr., Helped pave the way for 2-1,000-yard rushers, Helped Ada to a state-record 42nd district championship, Earned all-area honors as Jr., Had 20 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries on Def as Jr., Runs 5.05-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Steve Dean, Born: 06/14/1988, Parents: Bryan and Christy Roark.
#49 OL (CollegeFootballNews.com), #59 OL (Scout.com), #9 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com), PrepStar All-American, #51 player in the Midlands (SuperPrep)
Daniel Tabon-LB
6-3, 215, Altus, OK (Altus HS)
Earned all-state honors as a Sr., Named All-District 5A-1, Caught 7 passes for 150 yards, 2 TDs as a Sr., Long reception of 50 yards, Avg 21.5 yards/rec, Also logged 71 tackles on D, Avg 10.1 yards as punt returner, long RET of 37 yards, Had 12 kickoff RET for 238 yards, long return of 37 yards, Avg 19.8 yards/RET, Played 4 games as a Jr. at Lawton Eisenhower, Runs 4.48-sec 40-yard dash, Coached by Lyn Hepner, Born: 11/04/1987, Guardians: Kelly and Nancy Cox.
#44 athlete in the nation (Rivals.com), #5 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com)
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