2014 Oklahoma Football Media Guide

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THE SOONERS

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The Wrap-Up Son of Charlotte Tribble ... is the lone player on the OU roster who hails from Illinois … was part of a contingent of Oklahoma student-athletes who traveled to participate in relief efforts in Haiti in May 2014 ... majoring in human relations.

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97 55 CORY JosiahBENNETT St. John San Antonio, Texas Toronto, Canada Roosevelt High CC School Trinity Valley

The Wrap-Up Son of Ryan and Shannon Smallwood ... majoring in human relations.

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Career Mammoth Canadian import could be a contender to see playing time at tackle and on special teams for the Sooners … redshirted a year ago after transferring from Trinity Valley Community College … has made major strides in his physical development after working with the OU strength and conditioning staff. 2013 Did not play. At Trinity Valley Four-star recruit by ESPN.com, 247sports.com and PrepStar.com ... three-star recruit by Scout.com and Rivals.com ... No. 6 JUCO recruit (ESPN.com) ... had offers from Kansas, Baylor, Arizona State, Arkansas, Florida State, Mississippi, Oregon State, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and West Virginia.

The Wrap-Up Son of Lovelace St. John ... majoring in communication.

HISOTRY

High School Played at Pickering High School

midlothian, ill. bremen High School

PREVIEW/REVIEW

High School Three-star recruit by Rivals.com, ESPN.com, 247sports.com, Scout. com and PrepStar.com ... Caught two passes for 50 yards in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl ... Caught two passes for 50 yards and two TDs in Oklahoma 6A State Championship game ... Caught 50 passes for 763 yards and 11 TDs as a prep senior ... No. 66 WR (Scout. com) ... No. 104 WR (247sports.com) ... No. 111 WR (247sports.com) ... No. 4 player in Oklahoma (ESPN.com) ... No. 5 player in Oklahoma (Rivals.com) ... No. 7 player in Oklahoma (247sports.com).

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THE SOONERS

Career Another part of the OU talent pipeline from Jenks High School … impressed the coaching staff during spring ball in 2014 … returned to the practice field during preparations for the Sugar Bowl last season after being hampered by injuries earlier in the year. 2013 Redshirted.

COACHING STAFF

JENKS, OKLA. JENKS HIGH SCHOOL

High School Three star-recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247sports.com and Scout.com ... rushed for 595 yards on 111 carries for seven touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns as a senior at Bremen HS ... first team all-conference and all-area as a senior ... also ran track and played basketball ... No. 15 player in Illinois (Rivals.com) ... No. 15 player in Illinois (247sports.com) ... No. 30 player in Illinois (ESPN.com) ... No. 36 running back (247sports.com) ... No. 38 running back (Rivals.com) ... No. 39 running back (Scout. com) ... No. 166 player in Midwest (ESPN.com).

BOOMER SOONER

Career Highs Receptions: 8 vs. Tulsa (9/14/13) Receiving yards: 123 vs. Tulsa (9/14/13) Touchdown receptions: 2, two times, MR at Kansas (10/19/13) Long reception: 57 at Oklahoma State (12/7/13) Rushes: 3 vs. Alabama (1/2/14) Rushing yards: 24 vs. Texas (10/12/13) Rushing touchdowns: 1 vs. Alabama (1/2/14) Long rush: 24 vs. Texas (10/12/13)

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UNIVERSITY

Career One of a host of talented young running backs in the Oklahoma stable … should compete for playing time on offense and special teams. 2013 Did not play. 2012 Redshirted. Sterling Shepard wears No. 3 in honor of his father, the late Derrick Shepard, who was a four-year letterwinner at OU. V I S I T S O O N E R S P O R T S . CO M F O R T H E L AT E S T O N O U F O O T B A L L

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