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Tuesday, February 18
 
Sooners' Schooner loaded with talent

By Tom Lemming
ESPN.com

Bob Stoops and Oklahoma had a tremedous recruiting season. They successfully raided Texas for top players like LB Lewis Baker, CB Tony Cade and LB Demarrio Pleasant. In-state, The Sooners kept RB Courtney Tennial and LB Dane Zaslaw at home. OU's top five class was solidified by the out-of-state talent signed -- DL Moe Dampeer (Ill.), OL Akim Millington (Ill.) and QB Tommy Grady (Calif.). Texas and Texas A&M also had tremendous success signing prospects. Here's my breakdown of the top classes in the Big 12:

1. OKLAHOMA SOONERS
   The Skinny  Key Recruit  Sleeper
The real story of Oklahoma's class is the great recruiting done in Texas.
DL Moe Dampeer: Fast hands, unusual quickness with good strength and closing speed. RB Courtney Tennial: An MVP in Oklahoma who didn't get much national attention. Good speed and vision.

2. TEXAS LONGHORNS
   The Skinny  Key Recruit  Sleeper
The Longhorns didn't finish strong, but put together a great class -- especially considering last year's No. 1 class.
TE Tony Hills: Great size, strength, exceptional quickness and flexibility and super hands. DB Michael Griffin: Austin native has shown vision, balance and explosiveness.

3. TEXAS A&M AGGIES
   The Skinny  Key Recruit  Sleeper
A remarkable finish for the Aggies, considering the coaching change. The Ags filled their needs along the line.
OL Jorrie Adams: Dominating OT with exceptional agility, balance and all around athletic ability.
WR Earvin Taylor: A tall, athletic WR with soft hands and big play capabilities.

4. COLORADO BUFFALOES
   The Skinny  Key Recruit  Sleeper
Colorado signed big numbers and some real good players. Filled needs at QB, WR, OL and DB.
RB Terry Washington: An explosive ball player who shows good body lean and can pick and slide. WR Stephone Robinson: An explosive ball player with sure hands and great concentration. Uncanny ability to make plays.

5. NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS
   The Skinny  Key Recruit  Sleeper
A very solid class, but lacking difference makers.
OL Ryan Schuler: Dominating blocker with agility, body control and balance.
OL Brandon Teamer: Good in-state prospect with long arms and good agility.





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