With the college football season approaching in less than 82 days, the preseason award watch lists and All-American teams are being announced. The Walter Camp Football Foundation has released their first and second-team preseason All-American team with three Oklahoma Sooners being named. Top defensive star for Alex Grinch’s defense, Nik Bonitto is leading the charge as the lone first-team nominee.
First-Team Defense:
Nik Bonitto, Linebacker
The top defensive player for the 2021 squad is Nik Bonitto. Last season he led the team in sacks, quarterback pressures and quarterback hurries from his rush linebacker spot. He along with Isaiah Thomas should provide a lot of pressure on quarterbacks for the upcoming season. Bonitto has all the tools to get the job done and could be a top NFL prospect along with Perrion Winfrey on that side of the ball.
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Second-Team Offense:
Spencer Rattler, Quarterback
No bigger name on the Oklahoma football team than that of quarterback Spencer Rattler. Viewed as a top NFL draft prospect and Heisman Trophy front-runner. In 2020 he was much better following his benching against the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry game. The team soared all the way to another Big 12 Championship. With his growth and development under Lincoln Riley, Rattler could prove to be the best quarterback in all of college football when the dust settles in 2021.
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Marvin Mims, Wide Receiver
Marvin Mims broke out in 2020 as a freshman. The team needed him after CeeDee Lamb took his talents to the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. Mims would finish out the year leading the team in receptions, yards, and touchdowns in his first season. Mims could be the security blanket for Rattler once again as he leads a talented group of wide receivers for the Sooners. Keep your eyes on No. 17 at all times.
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