Standouts from Rivals Camp STL

The SoonerScoop.com staff swarmed St. Louis for Sunday's Rivals Three-Stripe Camp where multiple Oklahoma targets were on hand to showcase their talents.

Here are five standouts and Sooner targets from a camp that featured elite talent from 20 different states - including commitments for programs like Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Breakdown: The No. 1 player in the Show-Me State showed up on Sunday. There was some question if Trout would live up to his elite ranking, but as soon as one-on-ones began it was clear why the St. Louis product has garnered national attention. While he was able to win battles through multiple pass-rush techniques, it was clear that the nation's No. 2 defensive tackle's greatest asset was his power and strength, which overwhelmed offensive linemen. If a guy by the name of Michael Thompson had not been in attendance, it's very likely that Trout would have taken home defensive line MVP.

Breakdown: The teammate of current Sooner commitment T.J. Pledger spoke before the camp about how his IMG comrade has been selling him on the idea of continuing their playing career together in Norman. Whether he lands in Oklahoma or not, Griffith will provide immediate defensive back help to whatever school he chooses. The nation's No. 2 athlete has the frame, physicality, and length to play safety, as well as the athleticism and flexibility to play cornerback at the division-one level. Griffith was especially effective in press coverage by winning the initial fight at the line of scrimmage and ending routes before they even began.

Breakdown: Thompson earned a much deserved defensive line MVP at Sunday's camp in St. Louis, as the hometown prospect was dominant from beginning to end in the OL vs. DL match-ups. The nation's 102 overall player could overwhelm blockers with his strength and explosiveness, but it was ability to use counter moves and quickness that made him an unstoppable force. If Thompson even came close to losing a rep, SoonerScoop didn't see it.

Breakdown: In a camp ripe with defensive line talent, Perkins looked like he may have been a notch above the rest after an impressive showing in individual drills. The St. Louis native had consistently solid technique, a quick first step, and agile feet in addition to a frame that looks suited to hold up in the trenches of college football. Perkins didn't struggle in OL vs. DL, he just did not put on as explosive of a performance as guys like Thompson and Trout. Still, the 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive lineman displayed a size and skill-set that could potentially be special.

Breakdown: The Rivals100 wide receiver is never going to be a huge target on the outside, but that's ok because Babb is a technician in his routes and can manipulate space for himself - especially over the middle. As a slot receiver at the next level Babb will be a quarterback's best friend the way he runs crisp, precise routes and has strong hands that allowed him to hold on to several contested catches throughout the day.