Category: Sooners in NFL

CeeDee Lamb ‘crushing it in interviews’ at NFL Combine

ESPN Cleveland writer Jake Trotter, who used to cover the Sooners, reports that Lamb has been “absolutely crushing it” at team interviews…

Former Oklahoma wideout is standing out at the 2020 NFL Combine.

ESPN Cleveland writer Jake Trotter, who used to cover the Sooners, reports that Lamb has been “absolutely crushing it” at team interviews and as he sees it, it will be hard for Lamb to slide past the top 12 picks of the draft.

Going up against Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs in workouts yesterday, Lamb held his own. Ranked as Daniel Jeremiah’s eighth-best prospect and top-ranked wide receiver, Lamb is projected anywhere from the eleventh pick (Jets trade to Broncos) to the seventeenth pick (Cowboys).

Lamb tested well yesterday running an official 4.50 40-yard dash making him tied for the eleventh best wide receiver time. But where Lamb truly shined was the on-field drills.

Dominating the gauntlet drill and making an incredible acrobatic catch in the endzone fade drill, Lamb showed scouts and those watching from home that he is simply a baller.

At Oklahoma, Lamb showed out every week in his three years in a Sooners uniform. Racking up 173 catches for 3,292 yards and 32 career touchdowns through the air, Lamb solidified himself as one of the best wideouts to ever play in Norman, Okla.

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NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah does not think Jalen Hurts ‘will get out of second round’

Daniel Jeremiah mentioned that one of his colleagues, Bucky Brooks compares Hurts to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Is Jalen Hurts’ draft stock rising? One NFL Network analyst thinks so.

Daniel Jeremiah mentioned that one of his colleagues, Bucky Brooks compares Hurts to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

“When it’s all said and done,” Jeremiah said. “people have been talking about him as a third or fourth-round pick, I don’t think he’ll get out of the second-round because of what he can do as a playmaker.”

Hurts ran a 4.54 40-yard dash earlier tonight which at the time was the fastest out of this year’s QB class and was tied for the tenth fastest QB 40-yard time in NFL Combine history.

Jeremiah went on to say that he does have things to work on but there is enough upside as Hurts is a coach’s son, has a high competitive motor, and other things NFL executives and coaches love to see in quarterbacks, especially quarterbacks they plan on handing the keys to the franchise to.

The NFL Draft is set for April 23-25.

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Jalen Hurts runs one of 10 fastest 40-yard dashes in NFL Combine history

With plenty to prove,  former Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts turned on the burners at the NFL Combine.

With plenty to prove,  former Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts turned on the burners at the NFL Combine.

Hurts ran a 4.64 in his first go-around at the 40-yard dash and followed it up with a 4.59. Hurts’ second run was made four one-hundredths of a second quicker on the official count for an official time of 4.54.

Hurts tied former Sooners quarterback Trevor Knight who ran a 4.54 in 2017. The fastest quarterbacks at the combine of all time are Robert Griffin III (2012) and Michael Vick (2001) who both ran 4.33 in their respective combines.

A rumored possible landing spot for Hurts, current Carolina quarterback Cam Newton is just a hair slower than Hurts as Newton ran a 4.56 in the 2011 combine.

Tyrod Taylor who is now the No. 1 guy for the Los Angeles Chargers ran a 4.47 in 2011. The Chargers have also been mentioned as a team who could take Hurts in the middle rounds after they mutually parted ways with the longtime face of the franchise, Philip Rivers.

The NFL Draft is set for April 23-25 in Las Vegas.

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Redskins exercise Adrian Peterson’s 2020 club option

The Washington Redskins announced on Tuesday they will be exercising former Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson’s 2020 club option.

The Washington Redskins announced on Tuesday they will be exercising former Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson’s 2020 club option.

The 35-year-old was the featured back for the Redskins last season, leading the team in rushing yards with 898, attempts with 211, and touchdowns with five. He is the second-oldest player on the roster, and was a team captain for Washington last season.

Peterson has 14,216 total career rushing yards, which is good for fifth all-time among NFL running backs. He has 111 career rushing touchdowns, and has carried the rock a total of 3,036 times in his pro career.

Without Peterson, the Redskins running back room would be left up in the air. Derrius Guice and Bryce Love have plenty of talent, but both have histories of injury.

“Adrian Peterson is the epitome of what it means to be a pro in this league,” said Head Coach Ron Rivera. “Adrian’s leadership and passion towards the game of football will set an example of what is expected of the players in this program moving forward.”

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Landry Jones set to make XFL debut for Bob Stoops, Dallas Renegades

The greatest statistical quarterback in Oklahoma history will make his XFL this weekend.

The greatest statistical quarterback in Oklahoma history will make his XFL this weekend.

Landry Jones gets the nod to start by coach Bob Stoops after being benched Week 1 as Jones was coming off a preseason knee injury, limiting his reps. Jones was cleared to play last week but Stoops decided to go with former East Carolina quarterback Philip Nelson to open the season.

Jones and Stoops were together at Oklahoma from 2009 to 2012. In 45 games Jones racked up 16,646 yards passing, 123 touchdowns, and a career quarterback rating of 141.5 while only throwing 52 career interceptions and a 63.6% completion rate.

Jones was a fourth-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, starting five games in place of an injured Ben Roethlisberger over his five seasons with the Steelers. Following his tenure in Pittsburgh, Jones had short stints in Jacksonville and Oakland before becoming the first signee in XFL history.

The Dallas Renegades travel to Los Angeles to take on the LA Wildcats on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. CT and can be found on ABC.

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Oklahoma’s Damien Williams a big piece of Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIV win

Former Oklahoma running back Damien Williams played a large part in the Chiefs 31-20 Super Bowl win over the 49ers. 

Former Oklahoma running back Damien Williams played a large part in the Chiefs 31-20 Super Bowl win over the 49ers.

Williams saw plenty of production throughout the game, running the ball 17 times for 104 yards and catching four passes for 29 yards. He finished with a game-high two touchdowns, one on the ground and one in the air.

The El Cajon Valley high school product played for the Sooners in 2012 and 13, rushing for 1,499 yards on 290 carries. he scored 18 total rushing touchdowns for the Sooners.

His first touchdown came of the game came with 2:44 left in the game, when Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit him on a five-yard pass for the go-ahead touchdown to put the Chiefs up 24-20.

After a Kansas City stop, Williams broke away from the defense for a 38-yard rushing touchdown to put the game well out of each for the 49ers.

This marks the first super bowl the Chiefs have won since Super Bowl IV in 1970, and the first in head coach Andy Reid’s long career.

 

Oklahoma’s Blake Bell catches pass for Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV

Former Oklahoma quarterback and tight end Blake Bell recorded a catch in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday in the Chiefs 31-20 win over the 49ers.

Former Oklahoma quarterback and tight end Blake Bell recorded a catch in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday in the Chiefs 31-20 win over the 49ers.

Bell saw an unconventional path to the biggest stage in football, starting as the Sooners quarterback in 2013. He completed 140 passes for 1,648 yards in 11 games for Oklahoma.

The next year, Bell swapped to the tight end position, playing nine games and  catching 16 passes for 214 yards. He finished with four touchdown receptions and four rushing touchdowns in the goal line package.

Bell is now in his fifth professional season. He spent his first two season with the 49ers, the team he played on Sunday, and spent his third and fourth season with the Vikings and Jaguars, respectively.

In his season with Kansas City he caught seven passes for 67 yards.

Bell joins running back Damien Williams and deep snapper James Winchester as Super Bowl LIV champions.

Three former Oklahoma players win Super Bowl LIV

Three former Oklahoma players have a title that can never be taken away from them: Super Bowl Champion.

Three former Oklahoma players have a title that can never be taken away from them: Super Bowl Champion.

Blake Bell, James Winchester, and Damien Williams are among the 53 men who are on Kansas City’s roster, hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in Miami tonight.

Damien Williams helped lead the way with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to help seal the deal over the San Francisco 49ers.

Blake Bell got in on the action with a catch and James Winchester assisted the kicking game with long snaps.

This is the first Super Bowl victory for 50 years for a title, winning Super Bowl IV over the Green Bay Packers back in 1970.

Bell, Williams, and Winchester make 34 Sooners to win an NFL Championship in the Super Bowl era.

Bell was a quarterback and tight end for Oklahoma from 2011-2014, Williams was a running back from 2012 to 2013 and Winchester a utility man for the 2010-2011 seasons.

The Chiefs beat the Niners in Super Bowl LIV 31-20.

WATCH: Damien Williams scores touchdown in Super Bowl LIV

The former Sooner will forever have his name synonymous with Super Bowl history.

The former Sooner will forever have his name synonymous with Super Bowl history.

Damien Williams got home through the air with a five-yard toss from Patrick Mahomes.

Williams was a running back for Oklahoma played 22 games for the Sooners in 2012 and 2013. In his career, Williams rushed for 1,499 yards, caught 43 passes for 410 yards and had a total of 19 touchdowns.

In his four years in the NFL, Williams has played for the Kansas City Chiefs for the past two seasons and has rushed for 754 yards and has 13 touchdowns over the past two seasons.

The Chiefs lead the San Francisco 49ers with less than two minutes to play.

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Kyler Murray named 2019 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

Former Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray was named the 2019 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year on Saturday.

Former Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray was named the 2019 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year on Saturday.

The former No. 1 overall pick out of the 2019 draft is the first Heisman trophy winner to earn the honor since Cam Newton in 2011. He joined Newton as the only rookie quarterbacks with more than 3,500 passing yards and 500 rushing yards in their first season.

Murray threw for 3,722 yards on 64% completion while leading the Cardinals to a 5-10-1 record under first-year head coach Kliff Kingsbury. He threw for 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He led all rookie quarterbacks in passing yards and completions. He finished with the third most completions ever by a rookie with 349. Only Carson Wentz (379) and Sam Bradford (354) had more.

Known for his dual-threat style, Murray also finished the year with 544 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.

Murray’s offensive line struggled mightily this season, as the former Sooner was was sacked 48 times this season, tied for the most in the NFL with Falcon’s QB Matt Ryan.