The Oklahoma Sooners Football team is one of the most successful college football programs in the nation. With a record of 837 wins, 363 losses, and 53 ties in its history, the Sooners have accumulated an impressive list of championships, awards, and accomplishments.
From iconic coaches, like legendary Hall of Famer Bud Wilkinson, to record-breaking players like Heisman Trophy winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Owens, the Sooners have established an impressive legacy in the sport.
As the program moves forward, Oklahoma looks to continue its tradition of excellence and on-field success.
1. Kyler Murray
Quarterback
Career
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2019)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2020 & 2021)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2019)
- Heisman Trophy (2018)
- Davey O'Brien Award (2018)
- Manning Award (2018)
- AP College Football Player of the Year (2018)
- Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (2018)
- First-team All-American (2018)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2018)
Murray was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019. Murray is a quarterback who played for Oklahoma and Texas A&M before joining the Cardinals. He has started 13 games for the Cardinals and has been successful, leading them to a 10-6 record in his first season as a starter.
Murray is considered one of the top young quarterbacks in the league and will be key to any success that the Cardinals have moving forward.
Kyler Murray was the MVP of the 2019 NFL Draft and is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the league. He won two Pro Bowls as a rookie and led his team to a Super Bowl appearance.
Kyler Murray has been named AP College Football Player of the Year twice, Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year once, First-team All-American twice, and First-team All-Big 12 four times total.
Also Played For: arizona cardinals, heisman trophy nfl
2. Marquise Brown
Wide receiver
Career
- College of the Canyons (2016)Oklahoma (2017–2018)
Marquise Brown was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2019. Marquise Brown has started for the Baltimore Ravens since he joined their roster in 2019.
Marquise Brown caught his first career touchdown pass on September 24, 2019, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Marquise Brown finished fourth on the team with 49 receptions for 684 yards and five touchdowns during the 2019 season.
Marquise Brown is set to become a free agent at the end of 2021, and it's possible that he could be signed by another NFL team after that season concludes or before 2020 begins if he continues to produce at a high level.
Marquise Brown is a first-team All-American and first-team all-Big 12 player. He has 252 receptions for 2,945 yards and 24 touchdowns in his career as of Week 15, 2022. Marquise Brown is an explosive receiver who can take the top off any defense.
His ability to make big plays downfield will help the Dallas Cowboys win games this season. Marquise Brown was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys as the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
He is already one of the most productive receivers in franchise history, and he has plenty of potential to continue propping up Dallas' offense for years to come
3. Mark Andrews
Tight end
Career
- First-team All-Pro (2021)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2019, 2021, 2022)
- John Mackey Award (2017)
- Unanimous All-American (2017)
- Ozzie Newsome Award (2017)
- 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2016, 2017)
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2015)
Andrews was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. He has been a starter for the Ravens since joining the team and is considered one of the best tight ends in the league.
Andrews has made three Pro Bowls and received First-team All-Pro honors in 2021. Andrews was a standout receiver at Oklahoma, and he is expected to be a top pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Andrews has excellent speed and quickness for his size, which makes him hard to defend one-on-one. He also has good hands, which makes it easy for him to catch passes over the middle of the field.
Andrews is not afraid to go over the middle or run deep routes downfield, which allows him to make big plays on offense. Andrews will need to work on his durability as he enters the NFL, but he should have no problem becoming a star player in this league sooner rather than later.
Also Played For: baltimore ravens, fantasy playoff
4. Samaje Perine
Running back
Career
- Washington Redskins (2017–2018)
- Cincinnati Bengals (2019)
- Miami Dolphins (2019)
- Cincinnati Bengals (2020–present)
Samaje Perine was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He played for Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins in his rookie seasons before joining the Bengals in 2020.
Samaje Perine is a powerful running back who has averaged over 5 yards per carry in each of his three seasons in the NFL. He is known for his explosive runs, which have helped him amass over 1,000 rushing yards each season so far.
Samaje Perine plans to use this upcoming offseason to work on improving his pass-catching skills, as he believes that will be key to becoming an even more effective runner downfield.
Samaje Perine was one of the most hyped college football players in recent memory when he signed with Oklahoma.
He lived up to the hype and led the Sooners to a Big 12 Championship and an appearance in the College Football Playoff. Despite being limited by injury early in his career, Samaje Perine has become one of the top running backs in NFL history over the past two years.
In 202 games played, he has rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored 27 touchdowns.
At only 22 years old, there is still plenty of room for growth for Samaje Perine both on and off the field. He will be looking to lead Oklahoma back to prominence once again this season and into contention for another national championship.
Also Played For: cincinnati bengals, running back redskins
5. Baker Mayfield
Quarterback
Career
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2018)
- Heisman Trophy (2017)
- Manning Award (2017)
- Maxwell Award (2017)
- Walter Camp Award (2017)
- Davey O'Brien Award (2017)
- Chic Harley Award (2017)
- 2× Kellen Moore Award (2015, 2016)
- 2× Burlsworth Trophy (2015, 2016)
- AP College Football Player of the Year (2017)
- 2× Sporting News Player of the Year (2015, 2017)
- Sugar Bowl MVP (2017)
- 2× Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (2015, 2017)
- Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2013)
- 2× First-team All-American (2015, 2017)
- 3× First-team All-Big 12 (2015–2017)
Baker Mayfield was drafted 1st overall by the Cleveland Browns in 2018. He started 14 games for the Browns in 2018 and led them to a 9-7 record. In 2019, he won his first career playoff game as a starter against the Indianapolis Colts.
In 2020, he signed with the Los Angeles Rams and had an outstanding season, leading them to their first Super Bowl victory since 1999. Baker Mayfield is one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in college football and looks to be a top pick in this year's NFL draft.
Mayfield was a standout quarterback at Oklahoma, leading his team to two Big 12 titles and an appearance in the College Football Playoff. He has excellent passing skills but also shows great running ability, which could make him a valuable dual-threat QB in the NFL.
Some pundits question how well he will handle pressure from pro defenders, but he should have no problem adapting to the professional game if drafted high enough by a team like the Cleveland Browns or New York Giants.
Also Played For: cleveland browns
6. CeeDee Lamb
Wide receiver
Career
- 2× Pro Bowl (2021, 2022)
- Consensus All-American (2019)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2019)
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2018)
Lamb was a standout receiver at Foster High School in Fort Bend County, Texas. Lamb played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and caught 54 passes for 847 yards and six touchdowns during his three-year career.
The Dallas Cowboys drafted Lamb with the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Lamb has appeared in 28 games (23 starts) over two seasons with the Cowboys, recording 234 receptions for 3,023 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Lamb was a two-time Pro Bowler and First-team All-Big 12 selection in 2019. Lamb burst onto the scene as a freshman at Oklahoma State, catching 82 passes for 1,363 yards and 14 touchdowns.
The 6'1", 205-pound receiver has continued to produce throughout his career with the Cowboys, amassing 244 receptions for 3,244 yards and 21 touchdowns in eight seasons with OSU.
Lamb is likely headed for the NFL after this season where he will be an intriguing option as a possession receiver on offense or punt returner on special teams.
Also Played For: dallsa cowboy, dallas cowboys
7. Billy Sims
Running back
Career
- Offensive Rookie of the Year (1980)
- First-team All-Pro (1981)
- Second-team All-Pro (1980)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1980–1982)
- NFL rushing touchdowns co-leader (1980)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1980)
- Detroit Lions 75th Anniversary Team
- Detroit Lions All-Time Team
- Detroit Lions No. 20 retired
- Heisman Trophy (1978)
- UPI Player of the Year (1978)
- Davey O'Brien Memorial Trophy (1978)
- 2× Consensus All-American (1978, 1979)
Sims was one of the most talented running backs in NFL history, and he helped lead the Detroit Lions to a championship in 1983. Sims also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons during his career, but he is best known for his time with the Detroit Lions.
Sims retired from football after playing four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons in 1994. In 2000, Sims was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of their second class of inductees.
Sims has since worked as an analyst on various sports shows and contributed to several books about American football.
Sims was one of the most highly-touted running backs in college football, and he quickly proved himself as one of the best players in the NFL. Sims was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, while also being named Rookie of the Year in 1980.
He is considered to be one of Detroit's all-time greatest players, and his number 20 has been retired by the Lions.
Also Played For: detroit lions
8. Adrian Peterson
Running back
Career
- NFL Most Valuable Player (2012)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2012)
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2007)
- 4× First-team All-Pro (2008, 2009, 2012, 2015)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2013)
- 7× Pro Bowl (2007–2010, 2012, 2013, 2015)
- 3× NFL rushing yards leader (2008, 2012, 2015)
- 2× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (2009, 2015)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2007)
- 50 Greatest Vikings
- 2× Bert Bell Award (2008, 2012)
- Art Rooney Award (2019)
- Unanimous All-American (2004)
- Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2004)
- Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (2004)
- 3× first-team All-Big 12 (2004–2006)
Adrian Peterson is a former NFL running back who played for the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals and Washington Redskins. Adrian Peterson was drafted in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
He spent seven seasons with them before moving on to join the New Orleans Saints in 2017. Adrian Peterson made his return to football in 2018 with the Washington Redskins where he finished his career after one season.
Adrian Peterson has been awarded three Super Bowl rings (with two different teams) as well as numerous other awards and accolades during his illustrious career both on and off the field including being named Sports Illustrated’s ‘Sportsman of The Year twice.
Adrian Peterson is a professional American football player who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2007.
Peterson has won multiple awards and accolades during his successful NFL career, including 4× First-team All-Pro, 3× Second-team All-Pro, 7x Pro Bowl appearances, and 2× Bert Bell Award.
In 2019 Adrian Peterson was named the Art Rooney Award winner, becoming only the fourth player to win both the Heisman Trophy and an Academy Award (the most prestigious award in the film).
As well as being one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, Adrian Peterson is also respected for his philanthropy work - he has raised millions for charity through his partnership with The Mission Continues Foundation.
Also Played For: minnesota vikings, madden nfl 13
9. Trent Williams
Tackle
Career
- First-team All-Pro (2021)
- Second-team All-Pro (2015)
- 10× Pro Bowl (2012–2018, 2020−2022)
- Washington Commanders 90 Greatest
- Unanimous All-American (2009)
- 2× first-team All-Big 12 (2008, 2009)
Trent Williams is a 34-year-old offensive tackle who was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 2010 NFL Draft.
He has spent his entire career with the Redskins, playing for them from 2010 to 2019 before moving on to the San Francisco 49ers in 2020.
Trent Williams is known for being an incredibly durable player and having fantastic technique when blocking defensive players. He has made three consecutive Pro Bowls (2012–2014) and won a Super Bowl ring with Washington in 2017.
Williams will be 38 years old at the end of the 2021 season and it remains to be seen whether or not he will continue playing after that point given his age and recent injury history.
Trent Williams is a longtime starter at left tackle for the Washington Redskins. He has earned first-team All-Pro honors four times and was also named to the second team in 2015.
Williams has also been selected to play in 10 Pro Bowls, including this year's game which will take place on January 27th, 2022.
In 2009, Trent Williams was unanimously named an All-American and led his team to back-to-back Big 12 championships that season.
As one of the best offensive linemen in NFL history, Trent Williams should be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame when his career comes to a close later this decade or early 2020s.
Also Played For: san francisco 49ers, madden nfl 18
10. Lee Roy Selmon
Defensive end
Career
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1979)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1979, 1980, 1982)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1978, 1984)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1979–1984)
- NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
- Tampa Stadium Krewe of Honor
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers No. 63 retired
- Outland Trophy (1975)
- Lombardi Award (1975)
- UPI Lineman of the Year (1975)
Selmon was an All-Pro defensive end in the NFL for 12 seasons. Selmon played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1976 to 1984 and helped lead them to two NFC Championship Games and one Super Bowl appearance.
Selmon died of a heart attack at age 56 in 2011. Selmon was a dominant defensive lineman in the NFL during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Selmon was named to three first-team All-Pro teams and two second-team All-Pros, and he also played in six Pro Bowl games.
Selmon is best known for his standout performance against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII, where he recorded 2 sacks and forced a fumble that led to Tampa Bay's only touchdown of the game.
Selmon retired from football after playing 13 seasons, all with Tampa Bay, where he was inducted into the Ring of Honor and later became part of the Buccaneers' Krewe of Honor.
He is currently a member of both the Lombardi Award and UPI Lineman of the Year Hall Of Fame Selections as well as is enshrined in both Tampa Stadium's Krewe of Honor (for his contributions on defense) as well as Raymond James Stadium's Bucs Wall Of Fame (as an offensive player).
Also Played For: defensive end, tampa bay buccaneers
11. Gerald McCoy
Defensive tackle
Career
- First-team All-Pro (2013)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2014, 2016)
- 6× Pro Bowl (2012–2017)
- Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (2007)
- 2× First-team All-American (2008, 2009)
- 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2008, 2009)
Gerald McCoy was drafted first overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football at Oklahoma and helped lead the team to a BCS National Championship in 2009.
After spending four seasons with the Buccaneers, he signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2019. In 2020, Gerald McCoy joined his third NFL team when he signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
Outside of football, McCoy is also involved in charity work and promotes healthy eating habits among youth through his "Gerald McCoy Foundation".
He has been married to his wife Korie since 2013 and they have two children together - daughter Kiari (born 2016) and son Knox (born 2018). Gerald McCoy is a two-time Second Team All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler.
McCoy was an early standout at Oklahoma, earning First-Team All-American honors as a freshman in 2007.
He became one of the top defensive players in the NFL during his seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the Dallas Cowboys in 2017.
Gerald McCoy will be missed by both teams he has played for – Tampa Bay and Dallas have each said goodbye to their best player since signing with another team this offseason.
12. Tommy McDonald
Career
- NFL champion (1960)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1959, 1960)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1959, 1961, 1962)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1958–1962, 1965)
- NFL receiving yards leader (1961)
- 2× NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1958, 1961)
- Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame
- Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team
- Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame (2005)
- 2× National champion (1955, 1956)
- Maxwell Award (1956)
- Sporting News College Player of the Year (1956)
- 2× Consensus All-American (1955, 1956)
- 2× All-Big-7 (1955, 1956)
Tommy McDonald was a flanker and halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1957 to 1963. He played in six Pro Bowls and was named first-team All-Pro five times during his career.
McDonald also won two NFL championships with the Eagles, in 1960 and 1961. After retiring from football, he worked as a television commentator for several years before passing away in 2018 at the age of 84.
McDonald was a prolific receiver in the NFL, winning two championships and earning six Pro Bowl appearances. He also holds several records as an Eagle, including being the team's leading receiver in 1961 and 1962.
McDonald is one of just four players to be named both consensus All-American and Maxwell Award winner at Notre Dame. After retiring from football, he worked as a color commentator for Notre Dame broadcasts before passing away in 2006 at the age of 63 years old.
Also Played For: philadelphia eagles
13. Nik Bonitto
Career
- High school: St. Thomas Aquinas, (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- College: Oklahoma (2018–2021)
- NFL Draft: 2022 / Round
- Denver Broncos (2022–present)
- Roster status: Active
- Second-team All-American (2020), Third-team All-American (2021), 2× Second-team All-Big 12 (2020, 2021)
- Total tackles: 14, Sacks
- Total tackles: 14
- Sacks: 1.5
- Forced fumbles: 1
Nik Bonitto was a standout linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners during his college career. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he has since made an impact on their defense.
Nik Bonitto is known for being a physical player who can make big plays on the field. Nik Bonitto is a hard-hitting linebacker for the Denver Broncos.
He was named Second-team All-American in 2020 and Third-team All-American in 2021, both times receiving votes from all sixty NFL head coaches.
Nik has also been a two-time second-team Big 12 performer and helped lead the Broncos to their first conference championship since 2000 last season.
In addition to his play on the field, Nik is an avid supporter of mental health awareness and regularly participates in charity events such as "Walk with Me" which raises money for suicide prevention programs.
With his leadership abilities and outgoing personality, it's no wonder he quickly became one of the leaders on this young Bronco roster.
14. Sam Bradford
Los Angeles Rams
Career
- High school: Putnam City North (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
- College: Oklahoma (2006–2009)
- NFL Draft: 2010 / Round
- St. Louis Rams (2010–2014), Philadelphia Eagles (2015), Minnesota Vikings (2016–2017), Arizona Cardinals (2018)
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2010), NFL completion percentage leader (2016), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2010), Heisman Trophy (2008), Davey O'Brien Award (2008), Sammy Baugh Trophy (2008), AP College Football Player of the Year (2008), Sporting News Player of the Year (2008), Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (2008), Consensus All-American (2008), First-team All-Big 12 (2008)
- Passing attempts: 2,967, Passing completions
- Passing attempts: 2,967
- Passing completions: 1,855
- Completion Percentage: 62.5%
- TD–INT: 103–61
- Passing yards: 19,449
- Passer rating: 84.5
Sam Bradford was drafted 1st overall by the St. Louis Rams in 2010. He spent four years there before being traded to Philadelphia in 2015. In 2016, he signed with Minnesota and led them to a playoff berth that season.
The next year, he joined the Arizona Cardinals but they were unable to make it past the first round of the playoffs. This year, he is currently with the Cardinals and looking for his fourth postseason appearance.
Bradford has been considered one of the most consistent quarterbacks in NFL history due to his ability to lead teams towards success even when things aren't going well at first (e.g., during his time with StL & Philly).
His accuracy, arm strength, and leadership skills have all been highly praised by many observers over the years - making him an ideal candidate for any coaching staff or team management situation.
Despite being known primarily as a quarterback, Bradford also plays running back on occasion – doing so 9 times throughout his career thus far. Whether throwing or carrying ball himself – Sam always puts teammates first and strives for total victory on Sundays.
Also Played For: 2010 nfl, st louis rams
15. DeMarco Murray
Oklahoma Sooners football
Career
- High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- College: Oklahoma (2006–2010)
- NFL Draft: 2011 / Round
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2014), First-team All-Pro (2014), 3× Pro Bowl (2013, 2014, 2016), NFL rushing yards leader (2014), NFL rushing touchdowns co-leader (2014), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2011), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2008, 2010), Second-team All-Big 12 (2009)
- Rushing yards: 7,174, Rushing average
- Rushing yards: 7,174
- Rushing average: 4.5
- Rushing touchdowns: 49
- Receptions: 307
- Receiving yards: 2,165
- Receiving touchdowns: 6
DeMarco Murray is a running back coach for the Oklahoma Sooners. He played college football at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2011.
Murray has also been with the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, winning two Super Bowls with Dallas in 2013 and 2017 respectively.
In 2015, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent, but only lasted one season before returning to Dallas later that year.
DeMarco Murray currently holds the record for most rushing yards in an NFL regular season (1,845) and is second all-time behind Emmitt Smith on NFL career rushing touchdowns (38).
Murray married his high school sweetheart Katherine last September after dating for six years prior to getting engaged. DeMarco Murray is a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL rushing yards leader.
He played college football at Oklahoma, where he was First-team All-Big 12 in 2010 and Second-team All-Big 12 in 2009.
After his rookie season with the Tennessee Titans, Murray signed a six year contract extension worth $42 million with an average annual salary of $8 million.
Also Played For: bishop gorman, 2011 nfl draft
16. Spencer Rattler
South Carolina Gamecocks football
Career
- College: , Oklahoma (2019–2021), South Carolina (2022–present)
- Bowl games: , 2019 Peach Bowl, 2020 Cotton Bowl Classic, 2021 Alamo Bowl
- High school: Pinnacle (Phoenix)
- 2× Big 12 Champion (2019, 2020)[1], 2020 Big 12 Championship MVP, First-team All-Big 12 (2020)
Spencer Rattler is a junior quarterback at the University of South Carolina. He led the Gamecocks to an 11-2 record in his freshman season and won SEC Player of the Year honors.
Rattler has been compared to former NFL quarterback Tom Brady due to his accuracy, throwing power and leadership abilities on the field. In 2022, Spencer Rattler will be playing professional football for the Indianapolis Colts as their starting QB.
Spencer Rattler is a sophomore defensive back for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was one of their most consistent players during their run to the 2020 Big 12 Championship.
Rattler has started all 13 games he's played in at safety and racked up 73 tackles, six interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and a touchdown this season.
He also made an impact on special teams as he registered three punt returns for touchdowns and averaged 25 yards per return throughout his career with SC thus far.
Rattler will look to lead South Carolina deep into the playoffs next year where they'll face off against either Alabama or Oklahoma in what could be another exciting postseason run for Steve Spurrier's squad.
Also Played For: college football, south carolina gamecocks football
17. Jason White
Oklahoma Sooners football
Career
- College: , Oklahoma (1999–2004)
- High school: Tuttle (Tuttle, Oklahoma)
- BCS national champion (2000), Heisman Trophy (2003), 2× Davey O'Brien Award (2003, 2004), AP College Football Player of the Year (2003), Maxwell Award (2004), Unanimous All-American (2003), Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2004), Sporting News Player of the Year (2003), 2× Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (2003, 2004), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2003, 2004)
Jason White is a former quarterback at Oklahoma who was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. White led the Sooners to a Big 12 Championship and a BCS National Championship in his final season at Oklahoma.
White played for the Panthers for two seasons before being released in 2006. White signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007 and played for them for three seasons. White was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010 and played for them for two seasons.
White was signed by the Buffalo Bills in 2013 and played for them for one season. White was signed by the Arizona Cardinals in 2015 and played for them for two seasons.
White signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2017 and played for them for one season. White retired from the NFL after the 2017 season.
Jason White is a former quarterback at Oklahoma who was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
White led the Sooners to a Big 12 Championship and a BCS National Championship in his final season at Oklahoma. White played for the Panthers for two seasons before being released in 2006.
White signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007 and played for them for three seasons. White was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010 and played for them for two seasons.
White was signed by the Buffalo Bills in 2013 and played for them for one season. White was signed by the Arizona Cardinals in 2015 and played for them for two seasons.
White signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2017 and played for them for one season. White retired from the NFL after the 2017 season.
18. Joe Washington
Career
- High school: Abraham Lincoln, (Port Arthur, Texas)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
- San Diego Chargers (1976–1977), Baltimore Colts (1978–1980), Washington Redskins (1981–1984), Atlanta Falcons (1985)
- Super Bowl champion (XVII), Pro Bowl (1979), NFL receptions leader (1979), 70 Greatest Redskins, 2× Consensus All-American (1974, 1975), Third-team All-American (1973)
- Rushing yards: 4,839, Average: 4.0, Touchdowns: 30
- Rushing yards: 4,839
- Average: 4.0
- Touchdowns: 30
- College Football Hall of Fame
Joe Washington was a running back for 12 seasons in the NFL. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Redskins' Hall of Fame in 1994. Washington was born in Crockett, Texas, in 1953.
He attended Abraham Lincoln High School in Port Arthur and played college football at Oklahoma. Washington was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 1976 NFL draft and played for the team from 1976 to 1977.
He was then drafted by the Baltimore Colts and played for the team from 1978 to 1980. Washington was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 1981 NFL draft and played for the team from 1981 to 1984.
He was then signed by the Atlanta Falcons and played for the team from 1985 to 1989.
Washington was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1990 NFL draft and played for the team from 1990 to 1992. He was then signed by the Dallas Cowboys and played for the team from 1993 to 1994. Joe Washington was inducted into the Redskins' Hall of Fame in 1994.
He is also a four-time Pro Bowler and was a member of the NFL All-Decade Team for the 1980s.
19. Tommie Harris
Career
- High school: Ellison
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 2004 / Round
- Chicago Bears (2004–2010), Indianapolis Colts (2011)*, San Diego Chargers (2011)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Second-team All-Pro (2005), 3× Pro Bowl (2005–2007), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2004), 100 greatest Bears of All-Time, 2× Consensus All-American (2002, 2003), 3× First-team All-Big 12 (2001–2003), Lombardi Award (2003), Bill Willis Trophy (2003), Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (2001)
- Total tackles: 231, Sacks
- Total tackles: 231
- Sacks: 31.5
- Forced fumbles: 6
- Fumble recoveries: 7
- Interceptions: 1
Harris was drafted 14th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played for the Bears for six seasons before joining the Indianapolis Colts in 2011.
Harris is best known for his time with the Chicago Bears, where he won a Super Bowl championship in 2008. He also played in the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2009. Harris has also played for the Indianapolis Colts and San Diego Chargers.
He has recorded over 100 tackles in each of his three seasons in the NFL. Harris is married and has two children. He is a devout Christian and has spoken about his faith in the past. Harris is considered a tough and physical tackle who can disrupt opposing offenses.
Tommie Harris was a dominating defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears from 2001-2007. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and All-American, and was named the Lombardi Award recipient in 2003. Harris' career was cut short by injuries, but he was still an important part of the Bears' defense.
Harris is best known for his ability to cause fumbles, which he managed to do six times in his career. Harris is also a good pass rusher, recording 31.5 sacks in his career. Harris was a key part of the Bears' 2005 Super Bowl victory, and will be remembered as one of the all-time great Bears players.
Also Played For: 2008 chicago bears season, 2009 chicago bears season
20. Roy Williams
Safety
Career
- High school: Union City (CA) Logan
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 2002 / Round
- Dallas Cowboys (2002–2008), Cincinnati Bengals (2009–2010)
- First-team All-Pro (2003), 5× Pro Bowl (2003–2007), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2002), National champion (2000), Consensus First-team All-American (2001), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2000, 2001), Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2001), Jim Thorpe Award (2001), Jack Tatum Trophy (2001), Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2001)
- Total tackles: 593, Sacks
- Total tackles: 593
- Sacks: 7.5
- Forced fumbles: 9
- Fumble recoveries: 11
- Interceptions: 20
- Defensive touchdowns: 3
- College Football Hall of Fame
Roy Williams was a safety for the Dallas Cowboys from 2002-2008. Williams was part of two playoff teams with the Cowboys, and was named to the Pro Bowl twice.
He was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009, but only played one season before being released. Williams then signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2010, where he played until 2013.
He joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014, and has since retired. Williams was a three-time All-Pro, and was inducted into the Cowboys' Hall of Fame in 2016. Williams was one of the most dominant defensive players of his era.
He was a 2x First-team All-Big 12 player and Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner. Williams was a part of the Dallas Cowboys' defensive juggernaut that won five consecutive Pro Bowls from 2003-2007. Williams is one of only six players in NFL history with at least 600 tackles, 20 interceptions, and 10 forced fumbles.
Williams was released by the Cowboys in March of 2018. Williams is still playing in the NFL and is currently a member of the Green Bay Packers.
21. Greg Pruitt
Running back
Career
- College: Oklahoma (1970–1972)
- NFL Draft: 1973 / Round
- Cleveland Browns (1973–1981), Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1984)
- Super Bowl champion (XVIII), Second-team All-Pro (1977), 5× Pro Bowl (1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1983), Cleveland Browns Legends, 2× Consensus All-American (1971, 1972)
- Rushing yards: 5,672, Rushing average
- Rushing yards: 5,672
- Rushing average: 4.7
- Rushing TDs: 27
- College Football Hall of Fame
Greg Pruitt was a running back for the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Raiders in the NFL. Pruitt was drafted in the second round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the Browns.
He played for the Browns from 1973 to 1981 and the Raiders from 1982 to 1984. Pruitt was a three-time All-Pro and was inducted into the Browns and Raiders Hall of Fame.
Pruitt is currently a color commentator for the Oklahoma Sooners football team. Pruitt was born on August 18, 1951, in Houston, Texas. He is 71 years old. Pruitt was a three-time consensus All-American at Ohio State, and was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1972.
After being drafted in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, Pruitt led the team to a victory in Super Bowl XVIII, in which he rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns.
Pruitt also won two NFL Championship rings with the Browns, in 1974 and 1977. After retiring from the NFL in 1983, Pruitt spent several years as a color commentator for the Browns on TV.
Pruitt was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
22. Brian Bosworth
Linebacker
Career
- High school: MacArthur (Irving, Texas)
- College: Oklahoma
- Supplemental draft: 1987 / Round
- Seattle Seahawks (1987–1989)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1987), National champion (1985), 2× Butkus Award (1985, 1986), 2× Unanimous All-American (1985, 1986), 3× All-Big Eight (1984–1986)
- Quarterback sacks: 4.0, Fumbles recovered
- Quarterback sacks: 4.0
- Fumbles recovered: 3
- College Football Hall of Fame
Bosworth was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1st round of the 1987 NFL Draft. He played for the Seahawks for 3 seasons before being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1989.
Bosworth is best known for his time with the Seahawks, where he was a 3-time Pro Bowler and 2-time All-Pro. He was also named the AP Defensive Player of the Year in 1988. After leaving the NFL, Bosworth played in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders and the Oakland Raiders.
He retired in 2001. Bosworth is married and has 2 children. He currently works as a television analyst for the NFL on Fox. Bosworth is a member of the Oklahoma Athletic Hall of Fame and the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor.
Bosworth was a star linebacker at Oklahoma State, and he was drafted in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks.
Bosworth played in the NFL for 11 seasons, and he was a three-time All-American and two-time Butkus Award winner. Bosworth was also a part of the Seahawks' Super Bowl team in Super Bowl XXIII. Bosworth was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
Bosworth is currently an NFL analyst for Fox Sports. Bosworth is also a motivational speaker, and he has given talks at events such as the NCAA Final Four and the NBA All-Star Game.
Bosworth is married to Kim Bosworth, and the couple has two children. Bosworth is currently a spokesperson for Ford and a brand ambassador for the Allstate insurance company.
Bosworth has written two books: "Brian Bosworth's Football Bible" and "Brian Bosworth's Leadership Lessons."
23. Billy Vessels
Halfback
Career
- Position(s): Halfback
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL draft 1953 / Round: 1 / Pick
- Drafted by: Baltimore Colts
- Awards: Heisman Trophy (1952), UPI Player of the Year (1952), CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award (1953), Eddie James Memorial Trophy (1953), Consensus All-American (1952)
- College Football Hall of Fame
Billy Vessels was a Hall of Fame halfback who starred for the Baltimore Colts in the NFL. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1986. Vessels was born in Cleveland, Oklahoma in 1931.
He attended the University of Oklahoma and played for the Oklahoma Sooners football team. In the NFL, Vessels was a dominant halfback for the Baltimore Colts. He led the Colts to a championship in the 1958 NFL season.
Vessels was also a successful player in the CFL. He played for the Edmonton Eskimos from 1953 to 1959. After his playing career was over, Vessels became a television commentator and coach. He also served as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 1988 to 1990.
Billy Vessels died in 2001 at the age of 70. He was a legend in the NFL and one of the most successful halfbacks in league history.
24. Rod Shoate
Linebacker
Career
- High school: Spiro (OK)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 1975 / Round
- New England Patriots (1975–1981), New Jersey Generals (1983), Memphis Showboats (1984)
- College Football Hall of Fame
Rod Shoate was born in Oklahoma on April 25, 1953. Shoate played college football at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 1975 NFL Draft.
Shoate played linebacker for the Raiders and the Philadelphia Eagles in his career. Shoate died on October 4, 1999 after a long battle with cancer. Rod Shoate was a standout wide receiver at the University of Tennessee.
Shoate was drafted in the third round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He played for the Patriots for four seasons before joining the New Jersey Generals in 1983. Shoate played for the Generals for two seasons before retiring in 1984.
Shoate was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. Shoate currently works as a football analyst for the NFL Network. Shoate has two children, one of whom is also a professional football player. Rod Shoate is a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
Rod Shoate is currently the color commentator for the Memphis Showboats.
25. Steve Owens
Running back
Career
- High school: Miami (Miami, Oklahoma)
- College: Oklahoma (1967–1969)
- NFL Draft: 1970 / Round
- All-Pro (1971), Pro Bowl (1971), Heisman Trophy (1969), Walter Camp Award (1969), Unanimous All-American (1969)
- Rushing yards: 2,451, Yards per carry
- Rushing yards: 2,451
- Yards per carry: 3.9
- Rushing touchdowns: 20
- College Football Hall of Fame
Owens was a running back for the Detroit Lions from 1970 to 1974. He was a first-round pick by the Lions in the 1970 NFL Draft. Owens played for the Lions for six seasons.
After his playing career, Owens worked as an administrator for the NFL. Owens is a three-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Detroit Lions Hall of Fame in 2002. Owens is now 75 years old and lives in Oklahoma.
Owens was one of the most dominant running backs in college football history. He was a two-time Heisman Trophy winner and an All-American. Owens was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 1969 NFL Draft.
He played for the Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, and Oakland Raiders over the course of his career. Owens was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1984. Owens was diagnosed with leukemia in 1998 and passed away from the disease a few months later.
26. Josh Heupel
Quarterback
Career
- High school: Central (SD)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 6 / Pick: 177
- As player, BCS national champion (2000), Consensus All-American (2000), AP College Football Player of the Year (2000), Walter Camp Award (2000), Archie Griffin Award (2000), Harley Award Winner (2000), Quarterback of the Year (2000), Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (2000), Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (1999), First-team All-Big 12 (2000), Second-team All-Big 12 (1999), As coach, AAC Championship (2018), AAC East Division (2018), FWAA First-Year Coach of the Year (2018, 2021), SEC Coach of the Year (2022)
Heupel was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Oklahoma Sooners from 2009-2013, where he helped develop Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield.
He was named the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers on December 2, 2017. Heupel played quarterback for the Miami Dolphins from 2001-2002 and for the Green Bay Packers from 2002-2005.
He has extensive coaching experience, having been the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Oklahoma Sooners from 2009-2013, as well as the quarterbacks coach for the Houston Texans from 2014-2016.
He is the first head coach in Tennessee Volunteers history and the fourth in the SEC. Heupel and the Volunteers open the 2018 season against the Alabama Crimson Tide on September 2nd.
Josh Heupel was the quarterbacks coach for Oklahoma from 2006-2010, where he helped guide superstar QB Sam Bradford to a Heisman Trophy and a national championship.
Heupel then took a different position with the Sooners as co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach in 2011. In 2015, Heupel was named the assistant head coach/offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Utah State.
Heupel left Utah State in 2016 to take the same position at Missouri. Heupel was fired at Missouri in 2017 after one season. Heupel was then hired by UCF as the head coach in 2018.
Heupel has led the Knights to two consecutive bowl games, and they are currently ranked #24 in the country. Heupel is currently the head coach at Tennessee.
27. Jerry Tubbs
Linebacker
Career
- High school: Breckenridge (TX)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 1957 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10
- Chicago Cardinals (1957–1958), San Francisco 49ers (1958–1959), Dallas Cowboys (1960–1967)
- Pro Bowl (1962), Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy (1956), UPI Lineman of the Year (1956), All-American (1956), 2× All-Big Seven (1955,1956), Oklahoma Football All-Century team, As a coach, 2× Super Bowl champion as a coach (VI, XII)
- Games played: 119, Games started: 81, Fumble recoveries: 11
- Games played: 119
- Games started: 81
- Fumble recoveries: 11
- College Football Hall of Fame
Jerry Tubbs was a linebacker who played in the NFL for over 20 years. Tubbs was a key player on the Dallas Cowboys teams of the 1960s and 1970s. Tubbs was a two-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Cowboys' Ring of Honor in 1984.
Tubbs retired from the NFL in 1967 and later served as the head football coach at the University of Texas at Arlington. Tubbs died in 2012 at the age of 77. Jerry Tubbs was a two-time All-American and legendary Oklahoma Football All-Century player.
Tubbs was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1977 and the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
He played for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL from 1956 to 1958, winning a championship with the team in both seasons. Tubbs coached the Browns from 1971 to 1978, leading them to two Super Bowl titles (VI, XII).
Tubbs was diagnosed with leukemia in 1984 and died two years later at the age of 54.
28. Jack Mildren
Quarterback
Career
- Position(s): Quarterback
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL draft 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick 46
After serving as the 13th lieutenant governor of Oklahoma, Jack Mildren was elected to the office of governor in 1991. During his tenure, he championed education reform and pushed for economic development.
Mildren was a conservative Republican who was known for his strong support of the oil and gas industry. He was also a vocal opponent of abortion and guns. In 1995, Mildren was defeated in his bid for a second term by Mary Fallin.
He later served as chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1998 to 2000. Mildren is currently a lobbyist and consultant.
He is also the co-founder of the Mildren Group, a lobbying and public relations firm. Jack Mildren was a quarterback for the Baltimore Colts and New England Patriots in the NFL.
He played college football at the University of Oklahoma. Mildren was born in Oklahoma City in May of 1948. Mildren passed away on May 22, 2008. Mildren was a two-time Pro Bowler.
Mildren was a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Mildren was known for his toughness and ability to run the football. Mildren was inducted into the Baltimore Colts Ring of Honor in 2002.
Mildren was a member of the Democratic National Committee.
29. Sterling Shepard
Wide receiver
Career
- High school: Heritage Hall, (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
- College: Oklahoma (2012–2015)
- Position: Wide receiver
- NFL Draft: 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40
- New York Giants (2016–2023)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
- Receptions: 362, Receiving yards: 4,038, Receiving touchdowns: 22, Rushing yards: 180, Rushing touchdowns: 1
- Receptions: 362
- Receiving yards: 4,038
- Receiving touchdowns: 22
- Rushing yards: 180
- Rushing touchdowns: 1
Sterling Shepard was born on February 10, 1993 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Shepard attended Heritage Hall high school where he played football and ran track.
After graduating, Shepard attended Oklahoma where he played wide receiver for the Sooners. Shepard was drafted by the New York Giants in the 2016 NFL Draft. Shepard has appeared in 12 games for the Giants in 2018.
Shepard is considered a versatile receiver who can run and catch the ball. Shepard is signed through the 2020 season. Shepard is married and has a one-year-old son. Sterling Shepard is a talented receiver who is looking to continue his success in the NFL.
Sterling Shepard was one of the breakout stars of the 2016 NFL season, as he led all rookie receivers with 366 receiving yards and three touchdowns on the season.
Shepard was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Before joining the Giants, he played college football at Oklahoma.
Shepard is an extremely versatile receiver, who is capable of playing on the outside or in the slot. He will be a valuable asset to the Giants offense for years to come.
30. Kurt Burris
Linebacker
Career
- CFL status: American
- Position(s): C
- Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL draft 1955 / Round: 1 / Pick
- Drafted by: Cleveland Browns
- 2× Grey Cup champion (1955, 1956)
- College Football Hall of Fame
Kurt Burris was a star football player at Oklahoma and was drafted in the 1st round of the 1955 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He played for the Browns for eleven seasons before being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1973.
Kurt Burris was a tough, physical player who was known for his superb blocking skills. He was an All-Pro selection four times and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978. Kurt Burris died of a heart attack in 1999 at the age of 67.
He is remembered as one of the greatest blocking backs in NFL history. Kurt Burris was a 2-time Grey Cup champion as a player with the Edmonton Eskimos and Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Burris is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. Kurt Burris was a four-time CFL All-Star and was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1984.
Burris played in the NFL for four seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Kurt Burris was a long-time broadcaster for the CFL and the NFL. Burris died in December of 2016.
31. Tony Casillas
Career
- High school: Tulsa (OK) East Central
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2
- Atlanta Falcons (1986–1990), Dallas Cowboys (1991–1993), Kansas City Chiefs (1994)*, New York Jets (1994–1995), Dallas Cowboys (1996–1997)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII), Second-team All-Pro (1989), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1986), National champion (1985), Lombardi Award (1985), UPI Lineman of the Year (1985), 2× Consensus All-American (1984, 1985), 2× First-team All-Big Eight (1984, 1985)
- Games: 166, Sacks: 23, Tackles: 724
- Games: 166
- Sacks: 23
- Tackles: 724
- College Football Hall of Fame
Tony Casillas was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 1986, but never played a game for them. He was then drafted by the Dallas Cowboys the following year and spent the majority of his career with the team.
Casillas was a very durable player and was a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams with the Cowboys. He was also named to the All-Pro team in both 1992 and 1993. After leaving the Cowboys, Casillas played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets before retiring in 1997.
Casillas is now a television analyst for the Cowboys and also works as a motivational speaker. Casillas was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys.
He was a first-team All-Big Eight selection in both 1984 and 1985. Casillas was also a consensus All-American in 1984 and 1985.
He was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 1986 NFL Draft. Casillas played his entire career with the Cowboys. He retired after the 1997 season.
Casillas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Casillas is currently a color commentator for the Cowboys. Casillas is a member of the Cowboys' Ring of Honor.
32. Ryan Broyles
Wide receiver
Career
- High school: Norman (Norman, Oklahoma)
- College: Oklahoma (2007–2011)
- NFL Draft: 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54
- Detroit Lions (2012–2014)
- Consensus All-American (2010, 2011), First-team All-Big 12 (2010, 2011)
- Receptions: 32, Receiving yards: 420, Receiving touchdowns: 2
- Receptions: 32
- Receiving yards: 420
- Receiving touchdowns: 2
Broyles was selected in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Broyles had a breakout year in 2014, catching 71 passes for 1,005 yards and six touchdowns.
Broyles missed the entire 2015 season due to a torn ACL. Broyles is an effective deep threat who can stretch the field. Broyles is entering the final year of his contract with the Lions.
Broyles is scheduled to be a free agent in the offseason. Broyles is a valuable member of the Lions' offense. Broyles is capable of making big plays in key moments. If Broyles can stay healthy, he has the potential to have a productive career in the NFL.
Ryan Broyles was a standout receiver at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Broyles had a productive rookie season, making 32 receptions for 420 yards and two touchdowns. He continued to be a key player for the Lions in 2013, making 68 receptions for 912 yards and six touchdowns.
Broyles' production dipped in 2014, however, and he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in the offseason. Broyles is still only 24 years old, and he could regain his form with a new team in the future. Ryan Broyles is a talented receiver who has shown great potential in the NFL.
33. Keith Jackson
Career
- High school: Little Rock (AR) Parkview
- College: Oklahoma (1984–1987)
- NFL Draft: 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
- Philadelphia Eagles (1988–1991), Miami Dolphins (1992–1994), Green Bay Packers (1995–1996)
- Super Bowl champion (XXXI), UPI NFC Rookie of the Year (1988), 3× First-team All-Pro (1988–1990), Second-team All-Pro (1992), 6× Pro Bowl (1988–1990, 1992, 1994, 1996), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1988), NCAA Division I-A national champion (1985), 2× Consensus All-American (1986, 1987), NCAA Silver Anniversary Award (2013)
- Receptions: 441, Receiving Yards: 5,283, Touchdowns: 49
- Receptions: 441
- Receiving Yards: 5,283
- Touchdowns: 49
- College Football Hall of Fame
Keith Jackson is a former NFL tight end who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, and Green Bay Packers. Jackson was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro.
He was also a member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s. Jackson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003. He currently works as a television analyst for college football and basketball games.
Jackson was a three-time First-team All-Pro, six-time Pro Bowler and two-time consensus All-American in the NFL. He played college football at Ohio State, where he won two national titles.
He is the only player in history to have been a consensus All-American in both the NFL and NCAA.
He is also one of only four players to have been a unanimous All-American in college. He is the only player in NFL history to have won a Super Bowl MVP, a Super Bowl Championship and a NCAA National Championship. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993.
34. Marvin Mims
Wide receiver
Career
- College: , Oklahoma (2020–present)
- Bowl games: , 2020 Cotton Bowl Classic, 2021 Alamo Bowl, 2022 Cheez-It Bowl
- High school: Lone Star (Frisco, Texas)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2022), Second team All-Big 12 (2020)
Marvin Mims is a junior wide receiver for the Oklahoma Sooners. Marvin attended Frisco High School in Frisco, Texas. He played wide receiver and defensive back for the Frisco Eagles high school football team.
Marvin was a three-time all-state selection and was named the 2019 Mr. Football in Texas. Marvin signed with the Oklahoma Sooners in 2020 and played in all 12 games as a freshman. He had a breakout season in 2021, catching 48 passes for 712 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Marvin was a first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2021 and was named the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year.
Marvin is a business major and is expected to declare for the NFL draft in early May. Marvin is one of the top wide receivers in the country and may be a top-five pick in the draft.
Marvin Mims was a three-year starter for the Lone Star (Frisco, Texas) football team. He was a second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2020 and a first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2022.
Mims played in the Cotton Bowl Classic in 2020 and the Alamo Bowl in 2021. He is currently a graduate assistant coach at SMU.
Mims was born on October 1, 1994.
35. Teddy Lehman
Career
- High school: Fort Gibson (OK)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37
- Detroit Lions (2004–2007), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2008)*, Detroit Lions (2008)*, Buffalo Bills (2008), Las Vegas Locomotives (2009), Jacksonville Jaguars (2010), Las Vegas Locomotives (2010–2011)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- BCS national champion (2000), Dick Butkus Award (2003), Chuck Bednarik Award (2003), Unanimous All-American (2003), Consensus All-American (2002), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2002, 2003), Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2003), UFL championship (2009, 2010)
- Tackles: 150, Quarterback sacks: 1, Forced fumbles: 2
- Tackles: 150
- Quarterback sacks: 1
- Forced fumbles: 2
Lehman was drafted in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He spent 4 seasons with the Lions before being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008.
He spent the next 2 seasons with the Buccaneers before being released in 2010. Lehman signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2010 and played with the team until he was released in 2012.
He has not played in the NFL since then. Lehman has also been a regular player in the CFL, playing for the Las Vegas Locomotives in 2009 and the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012. Lehman is currently a linebacker for the Tulsa Drillers in the NFL Europa League.
Lehman was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and played college football at Oklahoma. He has two children. Lehman is a two-time CFL All-Star and has also been named to the NFL Europa League All-Star Team.
36. Lucious Selmon
Career
- High school: Eufaula (OK)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 1974 / Round
Lucious Selmon was a Nose guard for the Memphis Southmen in the NFL from 1974-1975. Selmon was a 16th round pick by the Washington Redskins in the 1974 NFL Draft.
Selmon played for the Memphis Southmen and Memphis Express in the American Football League. Selmon was also a member of the Memphis Gold and Memphis Sounds in the World Football League.
Selmon played college football at Oklahoma. Selmon was born in Eufaula, Oklahoma in 1951. Selmon was a member of the United States Olympic team in 1980. Selmon was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.
Selmon is currently a scout for the Washington Redskins. Selmon was a dominant defensive lineman for the Oklahoma Sooners during the 1970s and 1980s. He was a two-time first-team All-American and a two-time consensus All-American.
Selmon was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft. He played for the Broncos and the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring in 1992. Selmon began his coaching career as a defensive line coach at Oklahoma in 1984.
He later served as an outside linebackers and defensive ends coach at Oklahoma and Jacksonville before joining Michigan State in 2005. Selmon was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
Selmon is currently the defensive line coach for the Michigan State Spartans.
37. Dewey Selmon
Career
- High school: Eufaula (OK)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 1976 / Round
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976–1981), San Diego Chargers (1982)
- Second-team All-Pro (1979), 1974 & 1975 All-American at OU
Selmon was drafted by the Buccaneers in the 1976 NFL Draft and he spent his entire 12-year career with the team. Selmon was a linebacker and he was one of the leaders of the team.
Selmon was part of the team that won the NFC Central Division title in 1984. Selmon was a member of the Pro Bowl team in 1984 and 1986. Selmon retired from the NFL in 1990. Selmon is now a doctor.
Selmon has been voted to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Time Team. Selmon has been inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Selmon is a cancer survivor.
Dewey Selmon was an All-Pro linebacker with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 1976-1981 seasons.
Selmon played for the Chargers from 1982-1986 before retiring. Selmon is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Selmon was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on October 4, 1945. Selmon died on January 1, 2005 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Selmon was a linebacker and was 6'4" and 255 pounds.
Selmon played collegiately at the University of Oklahoma. Selmon was drafted in the twelfth round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.
Selmon became a starter with the Buccaneers in 1976 and helped the team make the playoffs in each of his three seasons with the team. Selmon was traded to the Chargers in 1982 and became a starter there.
Selmon led the Chargers in tackles in 1984 and 1985. Selmon was voted to the All-Pro team in 1979 and became a first-team All-American in 1974 and 1975.
Selmon retired after the 1986 season. Selmon was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993. Selmon was posthumously awarded the Jimmy V Award in 2006.
38. Rocky Calmus
Career
- High school: Jenks (Jenks, Oklahoma)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 2002 / Round
- Tennessee Titans (2002–2004), Indianapolis Colts (2005)*
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- BCS National Championship (2000), 2× Consensus All-American (2000, 2001), Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2000), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2000, 2001), Second-team All-Big 12 (1999), Butkus Award (2001), Jack Lambert Trophy (2001)
- Total tackles: 89, Sacks
- Total tackles: 89
- Sacks: 1.0
- Forced fumbles: 0
- Fumble recoveries: 1
- Interceptions: 2
Rocky Calmus was a linebacker for the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts in the NFL. Rocky Calmus was drafted by the Titans in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft.
Rocky Calmus played for the Titans from 2002 to 2004, and then for the Colts from 2005 to 2007. Rocky Calmus was a part of the Colts' 2007 Super Bowl team. Rocky Calmus was released by the Colts in August 2007.
Rocky Calmus signed with the Tulsa Talons of the United Football League in 2008. Rocky Calmus was released by the Talons in 2009. Rocky Calmus signed with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League in 2010.
Rocky Calmus was released by the Nighthawks in 2011. Rocky Calmus has played linebacker in the NFL for eight seasons. He has also played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Tulsa Talons of the United Football League.
He has appeared in two Super Bowls, and has been released by two teams.
39. Derrick Strait
Career
- High school: Austin (TX) Lanier
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 2004 / Round
- New York Jets (2004–2006), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006)*, Chicago Bears (2006), Carolina Panthers (2006), Columbus Destroyers (2008)*, Edmonton Eskimos (2008)*, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2009)*
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Jim Thorpe Award (2003), Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2003), Unanimous All-American (2003), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2002, 2003)
Derrick Strait was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Strait spent his first four seasons with the Jets, before being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006.
He played for the Buccaneers for two seasons before being signed by the Chicago Bears. Strait played for the Bears for two seasons before being traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2008. Strait played for the Panthers for six seasons before being released in 2015.
Strait signed with the Oakland Raiders in 2016, but was released in 2017. Strait signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018, but was released in 2019.
Derrick Strait is a cornerback who played in the NFL for six seasons. He spent his first four seasons with the New York Jets, before being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006.
Strait played for the Buccaneers for two seasons before being signed by the Chicago Bears. Strait played for the Bears for two seasons before being traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2008.
Strait played for the Panthers for six seasons before being released in 2015. Strait signed with the Oakland Raiders in 2016, but was released in 2017.
Strait signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018, but was released in 2019.
40. George Cumby
Career
- High school: Tyler (TX) Bishop Gorman
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 1980 / Round
- Green Bay Packers (1980–1985), Buffalo Bills (1986), Philadelphia Eagles (1987)
- Second-team All-Pro (1982), 2× Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year (1977, 1978), 3× All-American (1977, 1978, 1979)
Cumby was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1980 NFL Draft, but he was released before the season started. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders the following year and played there for six seasons.
In 1990, Cumby was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he played until 1996. Cumby then signed with the New Orleans Saints and played there for three seasons. In 2001, Cumby signed with the Washington Redskins and retired after the 2004 season.
Cumby was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013. Cumby is a former linebacker who played in the NFL for 18 seasons. He was a member of the Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, and Washington Redskins.
Cumby is a two-time Super Bowl champion (Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and a two-time All-Pro selection (Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers).
41. Jammal Brown
Career
- High school: Lawton (OK) MacArthur
- College: Oklahoma (2000–2004)
- NFL Draft: 2005 / Round
- New Orleans Saints (2005–2009), Washington Redskins (2010–2012)
- Super Bowl champion (XLIV), First-team All-Pro (2006), 2× Pro Bowl (2006, 2008), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2005), Unanimous All-American (2004), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2003, 2004), Second-team All-Big 12 (2002), Outland Trophy (2004)
- Games played: 85, Games started
- Games played: 85
- Games started: 84
- Fumble recoveries: 1
Jammal Brown was a first-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in the 2005 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons with the Saints before being traded to the Washington Redskins in 2010.
Brown played four seasons with the Redskins before being released in 2012. Brown was a tackle at Oklahoma, and was one of the most productive offensive linemen in school history.
He was a first-team All-American as a senior and was drafted by the Saints with the 13th pick in the 2005 NFL Draft.
Brown played four seasons with the Saints and was a part of the team that made it to the Super Bowl in 2009. He was traded to the Redskins in 2010 and played four seasons with the team.
Brown was released by the Redskins in 2012 and has not played in the NFL since. Brown is currently a free agent and is looking for a new opportunity to play in the NFL.
Brown is a married father of three children and is currently living in Waxahachie, Texas.
42. Jim Weatherall
Career
- CFL status: American
- Position(s): DT
- Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
- Weight: 245 lb (111 kg)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL draft 1952 / Round: 2 / Pick
- Drafted by: Philadelphia Eagles
- Grey Cup champion (1954)
- Pro Bowls: 2 (1955–56)
- Awards: 1951 Outland Trophy
- College Football Hall of Fame
Jim Weatherall was a dominant defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles in the early 1950s. He was named a first-team All-Pro in 1952 and was a key part of the Eagles' championship-winning team that year.
Weatherall was also a two-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Eagles' Hall of Fame in 1977. After playing his final season with the Eagles in 1961, Weatherall retired from football.
He worked as a physical education teacher in Oklahoma City for many years before his death in 1992.
Jim Weatherall was a dominant defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles in the early 1950s. He was named a first-team All-Pro in 1952 and was a key part of the Eagles' championship-winning team that year.
Weatherall was also a two-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Eagles' Hall of Fame in 1977.
After playing his final season with the Eagles in 1961, Weatherall retired from football. Jim Weatherall was born on October 26, 1929, in Graham, Texas.
He played college football at Oklahoma, where he was a two-time All-American and was named a first-team All-Pro in 1952. Weatherall was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 1952 NFL draft and made an immediate impact on the team.
He was a dominant defensive lineman for the Eagles over the next three seasons and was a key part of the team's championship-winning team in 1953. Weatherall was also a two-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Eagles' Hall of Fame in 1977.
After playing his final season with the Eagles in 1961, Weatherall retired from football. Weatherall worked as a physical education teacher in Oklahoma City for many years before his death in 1992.
43. Dillon Gabriel
Quarterback
Career
- College: , UCF (2019–2021), Oklahoma (2022–present)
- Bowl games: , 2019 Gasparilla Bowl, 2020 Boca Raton Bowl, 2022 Cheez-It Bowl
- High school: Mililani (Mililani, Hawaii)
- Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (2022), Second-team All-AAC (2020)
Dillon Gabriel is a junior quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners. He played at UCF in 2019 and 2020. Gabriel is a communication major and is passionate about helping others.
Gabriel was a highly-rated recruit and was considered a top quarterback prospect in 2019. Gabriel was named the starter for the Oklahoma Sooners for the 2020 season. Gabriel led the Sooners to an 8-5 record in 2020 and was named a second-team All-American.
Gabriel was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Gabriel has represented Oklahoma in the College Football All-America Game and the Cotton Bowl. Gabriel is a two-time Pro Bowler and was named the MVP of the 2019 Pro Bowl.
Dillon Gabriel is a 2021 Oklahoma Sooners quarterback. He was a 4-star recruit and the No. 10 pro-style quarterback in the 2021 class.
Gabriel has appeared in six games, completing 11 of 26 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown. Gabriel has also rushed for 34 yards on 10 carries and added one reception for four yards.
Oklahoma faces Texas on Saturday in their season opener.
44. Daryl Hunt
Career
- High school: Odessa (TX) Permian
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 1979 / Round
- Houston Oilers (1979–1984)
- Games played–started: 78–31, Sacks
- Games played–started: 78–31
- Sacks: 2.0
- Fumble recoveries: 2
Daryl Hunt was a linebacker in the NFL for 14 seasons from 1979 to 1998. He was a key player on the Redskins teams that made the playoffs six times and won the NFC Championship in 1991.
Daryl Hunt was named to the Pro Bowl in 1990 and 1992 and was voted to the All-Pro team in 1991 and 1992. Daryl Hunt was diagnosed with a brain tumor in February of 2010 and died three months later at the age of 53.
Daryl Hunt was inducted into the Redskins' Ring of Honor in 2010. Daryl Hunt is remembered as one of the most consistent and talented linebackers in NFL history. Daryl Hunt was the first player in NFL history to record two fumble recoveries in a game.
Hunt also had a sack and a touchdown in that game. Hunt played for the Houston Oilers from 1979 to 1984. Daryl Hunt was a 3-time all-pro and 2-time pro bowler. Daryl Hunt died in 2006 at the age of 50.
45. Marcus Dupree
Halfback
Career
- High school: Philadelphia (MS)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 1986 / Round
- New Orleans / Portland Breakers (1984–1985), Los Angeles Rams (1990–1991)
- Rushing yards: 251, Average
- Rushing yards: 251
- Average: 3.7
- Touchdowns: 1
Marcus Dupree was born in 1964 in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Dupree attended high school in Philadelphia and played football for the school. Dupree then played college football for Oklahoma.
Dupree was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft and played for them for four seasons. Dupree then played for the New Orleans Saints for six seasons before retiring in 2003.
Dupree has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame since 2006. Dupree is married and has two children. Dupree is currently a color commentator for the Saints games on Fox Sports. Marcus Dupree is one of the all-time greats at running back and is a legend in the NFL.
Marcus Dupree was drafted in the 1990 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. Dupree played for the New Orleans/Portland Breakers and the Los Angeles Rams.
Dupree had a career rushing average of 3.7 yards and one touchdown. Dupree also had an interception in his career. Dupree is currently a commentator for the SEC Network.
Marcus Dupree is 44 years old and was born in New Orleans. Dupree has two children. Dupree was a two-time All-SEC selection at Tennessee. Marcus Dupree is currently a commentator for the SEC Network.
46. Eric Gray
Running back
Career
- College: Tennessee (2019–2020), Oklahoma (2021–present)
- Bowl games: , 2021 Alamo Bowl
- High school: Lausanne Collegiate School, (Memphis, Tennessee)
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2022), USA Today High School All-American (2017)
Eric Gray is a senior running back for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was a highly touted recruit out of high school and was a top-10 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Gray has had an impressive career at Tennessee, rushing for 2,028 yards and 20 touchdowns. He was also a key part of the Tennessee offense that reached the College Football Playoff in his freshman year.
Gray is a physical runner who is adept at breaking tackles and has the ability to run through arm tackles. He is a valuable member of the Oklahoma offense and is expected to be a key part of the team’s future.
Gray is a passionate player who is always looking to make a play. He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his skills. Gray is a leader on and off the field and is an excellent role model for younger players.
47. Curtis Lofton
Career
- High school: Kingfisher (OK)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 2008 / Round
- Atlanta Falcons (2008–2011), New Orleans Saints (2012–2014), Oakland Raiders (2015)
- PFW Defensive Rookie of the Year (2008), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2008), Consensus All-American (2007), First-team All-Big 12 (2007), Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2007)
- Total tackles: 948, Sacks
- Total tackles: 948
- Sacks: 8.0
- Forced fumbles: 11
- Fumble recoveries: 5
- Interceptions: 3
- Defensive touchdowns: 1
Curtis Lofton was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2008, but he only played for them for two years. He then spent three years with the New Orleans Saints.
He was traded to the Oakland Raiders in 2015 and has played there ever since. Lofton is a strong linebacker who has been a part of two Super Bowl teams. Lofton is married and has two children.
He is an Oklahoma native and was a standout player at Kingfisher High School. Curtis Lofton was a standout player at the University of Texas and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Lofton was a key player on the Rams' defense and was named a consensus first-team All-American and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2007.
He has played in nine NFL seasons and has recorded 948 total tackles, 8.0 sacks, 11 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, and 3 interceptions.
Lofton is currently a free agent and is likely to be re-signed by the Rams.
48. Tony Jefferson
Defensive back
Career
- High school: Eastlake, (Chula Vista, California)
- College: Oklahoma (2010–2012)
- Undrafted: 2013
- Arizona Cardinals (2013–2016), Baltimore Ravens (2017–2019), San Francisco 49ers (2021), Baltimore Ravens (2021), New York Giants (2022–present)
- Roster status: Active
- Freshman All-American (2010), Big 12 co-Defensive Freshman of the Year (2010)
- Total tackles: 492, Sacks
- Total tackles: 492
- Sacks: 9.5
- Forced fumbles: 8
- Fumble recoveries: 4
- Interceptions: 4
- Defensive touchdowns: 1
- Pass deflections: 24
Jefferson was a four-year starter at Oklahoma and was a key contributor on the Sooners' 2012 national championship team. Jefferson was undrafted in 2013 but was signed by the Cardinals and played in all 16 games as a rookie in 2013.
Jefferson started all 16 games for the Cardinals in 2014, and was a key contributor on the team's Super Bowl run. Jefferson was traded to the Ravens in 2017 and played in all 16 games for Baltimore in 2017. Jefferson joined the 49ers in 2019 and started all 16 games for San Francisco.
Jefferson is a key contributor on the 49ers' strong safety unit and is expected to be a key player on the team in the future.
Jefferson is a reliable player on both sides of the ball and is a key member of the San Francisco defense. Jefferson is entering the last year of his contract with the 49ers and is expected to be a key part of the team's future.
Jefferson is a strong safety with good ball skills and is a reliable contributor on both sides of the ball.
49. Darrell Royal
Quarterback
Career
- 1946–1949: Oklahoma
- Position(s): Quarterback, defensive back
- 1950: NC State (assistant)
- 1951: Tulsa (assistant)
- 1952: Mississippi State (off. backs)
- 1953: Edmonton Eskimos
- 1954–1955: Mississippi State
- 1956: Washington
- 1957–1976: Texas
- 1962–1980: Texas
Darrell Royal was a highly respected and successful football coach and administrator. He was the head coach at Texas from 1957 to 1976 and led the Longhorns to three national championships.
Royal also served as the head coach of the American Football League's Washington Redskins and the NCAA's Texas Longhorns. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.
Royal died in 2012 at the age of 88. Darrell Royal was the head coach of the Texas Longhorns from 1962 to 1980.
He led the Longhorns to three national championships and eleven Southwest Conference titles. Royal was also awarded the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award, the Paul "Bear" Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award.
50. Zac Henderson
Career
- High school: Burkburnett (TX)
- College: University of Oklahoma
- Undrafted: 1978
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1978–1979), Philadelphia Eagles (1980), Toronto Argonauts (1982–1983)
- James P. McCaffrey Trophy (1982), CFL All-Star (1982), Consensus All-American (1977), Second-team All-American (1976)
Zac Henderson was a talented defensive back who played in the NFL for 13 seasons. He was a key player on several teams, including the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Henderson was born in Jena, Louisiana, in 1955. He attended high school in Burkburnett, Texas, and played college football at the University of Oklahoma. He was undrafted in 1978, but was signed by the Dallas Cowboys.
Henderson played for the Cowboys from 1978 to 1991, and then for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1992 to 1997. Henderson was a key player on both teams.
He was a member of the Cowboys' Super Bowl championship team in 1987, and he was also a member of the Bengals' Super Bowl championship team in 1993.
Henderson retired from the NFL in 1997. He passed away in 2020 at the age of 64. Henderson was a talented defensive back who had a long career in the NFL.
51. Quentin Griffin
Running back
Career
- High school: Nimitz (Houston, Texas)
- College: Oklahoma
- NFL Draft: 2003 / Round
- Denver Broncos (2003–2005), Kansas City Chiefs (2006)*, Hamburg Sea Devils (2007), Saskatchewan Roughriders (2008)*, Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (2013)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- First-team All-Big 12 (2002), Big 12 All-Academic Team (2002)
- Rushing yards: 656, Average
- Rushing yards: 656
- Average: 3.7
- Receptions: 18
- Receiving yards: 129
- Total TDs: 3
Quentin Griffin was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2003 and played for them for three seasons before being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2006. Griffin spent time with the Hamburg Sea Devils in 2007 and the Saskatchewan Roughriders the following year.
Griffin signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010 but was released before the season started. Griffin has since played for the Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New Orleans Saints.
Griffin has been a mainstay on the Philadelphia Eagles' roster since 2012 and has rushed for over 2,000 yards in three consecutive seasons.
Griffin was named to the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2017. Quentin Griffin is a four-time All-Pro and two-time rushing champion in the NFL. He is married and has two children. Quentin Griffin is a respected member of the NFL community and is often used as an ambassador for the sport.
Final Words
The Oklahoma Sooners football program has produced many great players throughout its history.
Some of the best players to ever play for the Sooners include Heisman Trophy winners Billy Sims and Josh Heupel, Pro Bowlers Thurman Thomas and Jason White, and current stars Sam Bradford and DeMarco Murray.
