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Oklahoma earns nod as 'Offensive Tackle U' over last 15 years
They say you're only as good as your offensive line. Maybe that's why the Oklahoma Sooners have enjoyed such long-lasting success over coach Bob Stoops' tenure.
Over the last 15 years, the Sooners have delivered a bevy of linemen for the NFL. Those draft picks panned out so well that NFL.com's Mike Huguenin has named OU "Offensive Tackle U." spanning the last decade-and-a-half.
OU, which has produced seven draft picks and three first-rounders, beat out No. 2 Boston College, No. 3 Michigan, No. 4 USC and No. 5 Iowa for the distinction to be called "Offensive Line U."
Here's how Huguenin's explains his decision to elevate the Sooners to No. 1:
"The seven draftees is tied for third-most, and all three first-rounders -- Jammal Brown, Lane Johnson and Trent Williams -- have paid off. Second-rounder Phil Loadholt has started in each of his six NFL seasons. And third-rounder Donald Stephenson is in line to start for Kansas City this season. That leaves two rookies. Tyrus Thompson, a sixth-rounder, was one of three tackles selected by Minnesota in the 2015 draft. Daryl Williams, a third-round pick of Carolina, was OU's other starting tackle last season, and though some expected him to play guard when he was drafted, he is expected to begin his NFL career at tackle for that tackle-needy team."
OU was also tabbed No. 6 for running backs.
(h/t NFL.com)
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