The NFL draft is coming up at the end of the month and CBS Sports writer Josh Edwards released his latest seven-round mock draft. A total of five former Oklahoma Sooners were present on the list. The top picking being edge rusher Ronnie Perkins. If the draft were to fall this way, it would mark the first time that Oklahoma didn’t produce a first-round pick since 2017.
Pick 02.54:
Ronnie Perkins, Edge, Indianapolis Colts
The defense saw an immediate bump once Ronnie Perkins returned to the team following his suspension. Perkins recorded 32 quarterback pressures in just six games, while leading the team in quarterback hits. Perkins can provide a boost to the Colts pass rush.
Pick 02.56:
Creed Humphrey, Center, Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks need to find a way to protect their franchise quarterback who has taken a beating over the years. What better way to improve protection than to snag one of the top centers in the NFL draft with Creed Humphrey.
Pick 04.113:
Rhamondre Stevenson, Running Back, Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers look to add another running back in Oklahoma’s Rhamondre Stevenson. Much like Perkins, he returned from suspension and took over the running back role. He led the team in attempts, yards, and rushing touchdowns. Stevenson would be a solid No. 2 behind McCaffrey.
Pick 06.188:
Tre Norwood, Cornerback, New England Patriots
Norwood led the Sooners in interceptions with five during the 2020 campaign. The Patriots have been known to find quality contributors in the later rounds and that could be the case with Norwood.
Pick 06.213:
Tre Brown, Cornerback, Buffalo Bills
Brown finished just behind Norwood with three interceptions of his own and they could soon find themselves on opposite sidelines twice a season. The Bills need to add quality backups and Brown can be a pesky defender for the AFC’s runner-ups in 2020.