Oklahoma Football Recruiting: Tracking All 2013 Commits

Jennifer Hilderbrand-US PRESSWIR

The Oklahoma Sooners' 2013 recruiting class is extremely solid, so Bob Stoops and his staff deserve a lot of credit.

They were able to go out and get some major recruits, and the future of Oklahoma's program is extremely bright.

Is it as bright as Oklahoma's past? That still remains to be seen, but Stoops is setting the Sooners up very nicely, and this class should end up being very good.

Let's get to know Oklahoma's 2013 recruiting class.

 

Note: All information via 247Sports or ESPN RecruitingNation or Scout.com unless otherwise noted. Star rankings courtesy of the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

L.J. Moore

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 185 lbs.

Position: CB

Stars: 4-star

High School: Central East High School (Calif.)

Senior Stats: 37 TCK, 6 TFL, 3 SCK

Other Finalists: Oregon State, Arizona State, California

Commit Date: 2/6, 7:30 PM ET

Analysis:

L.J Moore is a very talented cornerback recruit. He has very good size at 6'2'', 185 pounds and he runs a 4.50 according to 247Sports. He could turn out to be a big pickup for the Sooners, and he could be a shutdown corner.

Quincy Russell

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 305 lbs.

Position: DT

Star Ranking: 3-Star

High School: Houston High School (Texas), Trinity Valley Community College

2012 Stats: 75 TCK, 5 TFL, 2 SCK, 1 FF, 1 FR

Other Finalists: Arkansas

Commit Date: 12/19/12, Signed: 12/19/12

Analysis

Quincy Russell is a very important recruit for Oklahoma, and he'll compete to play right away for the Sooners. Oklahoma needs depth at defensive tackle now that Stacy McGee, Jamarkus McFarland and Casey Walker have all moved on. Russell will be able to come in and compete with Marquis Anderson for the starting job, and he'll at least be a big part of the rotation.

Jed Barnett

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 210 lbs.

Position: P

Star Ranking: 2-Star

High School: Union High School (WA), Laney College 

2012 Stats: 40.2 PUAVG, 70 PULNG

Other Finalists: Louisiana Tech

Commit Date: 1/26/12, Signed: 12/19/12

Analysis:

Jed Barnett should be the starting punter for Oklahoma as a freshman. He's the No. 1 ranked JUCO punter according to the 247Sports Composite, so he's a big-time special teams pickup for the Sooners.

Keith Ford

Via 247Sports

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 203 lbs.

Position: RB

Star Ranking: 5-Star

High School: Cypress Ranch High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: 1,868 YD, 24 TD

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 3/3/12

Analysis

Keith Ford will eventually be a star running back for Oklahoma, but he's going to have to wait his turn behind Damien Williams and Brennan Clay. He could end up being a good No. 3 option as a freshman though, or he may want to take a redshirt season. Ford is the No. 3 overall running back according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

Dionte Savage

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 330 lbs.

Position: OG

Star Ranking: 3-Star

School: Arizona Western College

2012 Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Baylor

Commit Date: 2/4/13

Analysis:

Dionte Savage flipped from Baylor to Oklahoma just days before national signing day. He has tremendous size at 6'3'', 330 pounds and he's a big JUCO commitment for the Sooners. He's ranked as the No. 7 overall JUCO offensive guard recruit according to the 247Sports Composite.

Stanvon Taylor

Via 247Sports

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 160 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 4-Star

High School: East Central High School (Okla.)

Senior Stats: 1,100 YD, 15 TD

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 5/4/12

Analysis:

Stanvon Taylor is a big-time wide receiver recruit and he should be able to work his way into the rotation as a backup in year one. He'll be behind the likes of Jalen Saunders, Sterling Shepard, Trey Metoyer, Lacoltan Bester and Derek Woods, but look for Taylor to get a few important reps in his freshman season.

 

Hatari Byrd

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: S

Star Ranking: 4-Star

High School: Central East High School (Calif.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: UCLA

Commit Date: 7/31/12

Analysis

Hatari Byrd is going to compete for starter's minutes right away at safety. He has great size for a player coming out of high school, but he also has the speed to be a difference maker. Byrd runs a 4.50 40 according to 24Sports. Look for him to compete with Gabe Lynn for reps at safety.

 

Cody Thomas

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 210 lbs.

Position: QB

Star Ranking: 4-Star

High School: Heritage High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: 4,154 YD, 46 TD, 147 RUYD, 3 RUTD

Other Finalists: Oklahoma State

Commit Date: 5/17/12

Analysis

Cody Thomas is the No. 8 ranked pro-style quarterback according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, so he's a huge recruit for Oklahoma. With Landry Jones gone, Blake Bell should be the starter, but look for Thomas to put himself in position to be the next guy up after Bell. Considering the depth at quarterback, a redshirt year could be smart for Thomas.

D.J. Ward

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 242 lbs.

Position: SDE

Star Ranking: 4-Star

High School: Southmoore High School (Okla.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 4/14/12

Analysis

D.J. Ward is the No. 1-ranked recruit from Oklahoma (247Sports Composite), so he's a huge in-state win for the Sooners. He'll be talented enough to work himself into the rotation at defensive end as a freshman, and he should get some good reps right away as a sub.

Josiah St. John

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 280 lbs.

Position: OT

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Trinity Valley Community College 

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 12/19/12

Analysis

Josiah St. John has incredible potential and he'll be a very valuable backup right away for the Sooners. He has good size at 6'6'', 280 pounds and he's the No. 4 ranked JUCO offensive tackle according to the 247Sports Composite. Look for St. John to get solid reps as a backup right away.

Kerrick Huggins

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 283 lbs.

Position: DT

Star Ranking: 4-star

School: Skyline High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Texas A&M

Commit Date: 12/14/12

Analysis

Kerrick Huggins is a big defensive tackle recruit who should be able to get some good reps as a freshman. He has great size at 6'4'', 283 pounds and he's the No. 20 ranked defensive tackle in the 2013 class (247Sports Composite). He should end up behind Quincy Russell on the depth chart.

Ahmad Thomas

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: S

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Miami Central High School (Fla.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Florida State

Commit Date: 5/22/12

Analysis

I really like the potential that Ahmad Thomas is bringing to Oklahoma as a safety. He has good size and he should be a very important sub as a freshman. Look for Thomas to also make a big early impact on special teams.

Matt Dimon

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 255 lbs.

Position: SDE

Star Ranking: 4-star

School: Katy High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: 55 TCK, 12 SCK, 6 FF

Other Finalists: Illinois, Missouri, Ole Miss

Commit Date: 5/22/12

Analysis

Matt Dimon projects to be a good defensive end. He has good height and size at 6'4'', 255 pounds and he runs a 4.80 40 according to 247Sports. Because of his size, he could end up being very valuable against the run, so keep an eye out for him as a freshman. In time, he'll be a big player for the Sooners' defense.

Obo Okoronkwo

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 220 lbs.

Position: WDE

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Alief Taylor (Texas)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Oklahoma State

Commit Date: 12/12/12

Analysis

Obo Okoronkwo is another defensive end recruit with immense potential. He could also be used as an outside linebacker because of his combination of size and speed. He runs a 4.70 40 according to 247Sports. In time, Okoronkwo can be a huge playmaker for Oklahoma. He'll also be a good special-teams player.

Dannon Cavil

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 205 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: James Madison High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: 33 REC, 720 REC, 7 TD

Other Finalists: Ole Miss, Cal

Commit Date: 1/14/13

Analysis

Dannon Cavil is a very tall wideout, which will make him a very intriguing option in the red zone. At 6'5'', 205 he projects to be a good possession receiver for Oklahoma, so look for him to crack the rotation in a season or two. As of right now, he may want to redshirt and gain that extra year of eligibility.

Austin Bennett

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 170 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Manvel High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: 42 REC, 682 REC, 8 TD

Other Finalists: Arkansas

Commit Date: 6/20/12

Analysis

Austin Bennett represent a big state of Texas commitment for Oklahoma, and he's coming in with good measurables at 6'1'', 170 pounds. Much like Cavil, a redshirt year could be the best option. The Sooners are rather set at wideout for 2013.

KJ Young

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 180 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Citrus Hill High School (Calif.)

Senior Stats: 91 REC, 1,593 YD, 18 TD

Other Finalists: Boise State, UNLV

Commit Date: 1/13/13

Analysis

Depth at wide receiver is huge, so K.J. Young is a good commitment for the Sooners. He has good size at 6'0'', 180 pounds and he also represents a big California commitment. He was very productive as a senior in high school, so keep an eye out for Young in a few years.

Matthew Romar

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 276 lbs.

Position: DT

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Memorial High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Kansas

Commit Date: 1/28/13

Analysis:

Matthew Romar could end up being a surprise star from this class, and he's a big commitment for the Sooners. He has great size at 6'3'', 276 pounds, but what's really impressive is that he runs a 4.76 40 according to 247Sports. That's an elite combination of size and speed, so the expectations should be very high for Romar.

Charles Walker

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 280 lbs.

Position: DT

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: South Garland High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: New Mexico

Commit Date: 1/12/13

Analysis

Walker is another very fast defensive tackle, so the expectations should be high for him as well. He's 6'3'', 280 pounds and runs a 4.90 40 according to 247Sports. Considering all the defensive talent Oklahoma has acquired through this class, a redshirt could be a good option.

Jordan Smallwood

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Jenks High School (Okla.

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 6/7/12

Analysis

Jordan Smallwood is a big in-state recruit for Oklahoma and he has the potential to be very good. He's the No. 5 recruit from Oklahoma according to the 247Sports Composite. He has good size and could end up being a valuable sub as a freshman. 

Dominique Alexander

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 185 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Booker T. Washington High School (Okla.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Arkansas

Commit Date: 11/5/12

Analysis

Alexander is an important in-state recruiting win, especially considering that Arkansas was making a late push for him. A redshirt year could be the best option for Alexander, but in time, look for him to compete for reps.

Dakota Austin

Via 247Sports

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 160 lbs.

Position: CB

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Lancaster High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: UNLV, Nevada

Commit Date: 2/2/13

Analysis

Dakota Austin just recently committed to Oklahoma, and he's another big commitment that the Sooners were able to land from the state of Texas. He took official visits to Nevada and UNLV late in the recruiting process, but Oklahoma was able to land him a day after an official visit to Norman. 

Christian Daimler

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'7''

Weight: 260 lbs.

Position: OT

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Stratford High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Arizona State

Commit Date: 12/19/12

Analysis

Daimler is a big commitment for Oklahoma because the Sooners were able able to flip him away from Arizona State. He has good height at 6'7'', but he may want to take a redshirt season right away so he can hit the weight room and put on a few more pounds.

Jordan Evans

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 205 lbs.

Position: OLB

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Norman North High School (Okla.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 11/27/12

Analysis

Jordan Evans is the No. 13 ranked player from the state of Oklahoma according to the 247Sports Composite, so he's an important commitment for the Sooners. He has good size and a lot of potential, so he could end up being a great player in time.