Worthy of an Offer
CEDAR HILL, Texas - Though the talk of the weekend, at least as it pertains to Oklahoma recruiting, was about the massive amount of Sooner commitments on hand at the Dallas Rivals Camp that was only half of the story. The Sooners had already extended offers to roughly 15 RivalsCamp attendees and here we break down just how many of them fared in the action on Saturday.
The Skinny: Browning came in with a huge reputation and, with it, tremendously high expectations and he probably went beyond what anyone could have hoped. Whether it was opposing players, position coaches, or scouts on hand Browning wowed most everyone with his frame, his ability to change direction like a safety, length, and natural feel for pass coverage. Browning is a top shelf linebacker who should be getting very real consideration for a fifth star.
The Skinny: Delpit moved well around in coverage and with his size showed a better feel in and out of breaks than one might expect. He wasn't a player we got to see as much in one-on-ones as we might have liked but during drills Delpit showed all the tools to be a quality free safety in the college game.
The Skinny: Dobbins had some poor luck during one-on-ones with quarterbacks repeatedly sailing passes over his head and it probably cost him the position MVP but when he did get the opportunity. That being said the star back made a lot of plays on the day and his impressive feet and ability to explode in space clearly lived up to his lofty reputation.
The Skinny: Last year Hines had the feeling of a guy that was destined to star inside against the run and was a work in progress working the middle of the passing game. A year later he showed off real growth in the latter working vertically against all comers and though he didn't win every rep, he often lost battles in situations that no linebacker is going to be asked to win in a full 11-on situation. Hines looked like he had leaned out some and looked more explosive for it.
The Skinny: Humphries is the opposite of some other players listed here as he wasn't one that got a long look during drills but during one-on-ones he repeatedly showed up and made a strong impression. The talented defensive back definitely looks like a future safety but isn't lost in coverage and did well picking a spot and re-routing receivers from it on several occasions.
The Skinny: This was the site's second chance to see Little up close and it's safe to say he took full advantage of the second chance to make a first impression. Little was solid during the season but the guy, who took home camp MVP honors, was absolutely dominant from beginning to end during his work at Cedar Hill. Little moved his feet well and has the look of a future right tackle, and possibly a very good one. But the thing that wasn't seen during the first viewing was a nastiness in finishing blocks.
The Skinny: For Manning it was an up and down day but his highs clearly showed just why he has so many major offers and is one of the most sought after pass-catchers in the state of Texas. Manning is a big and sturdily built receiver that has the strong hands needed to pluck a ball from out of mid air. What was most surprising is he showed a bit more agility than one might expect from such a powerful receiver.
The Skinny: Okudah was perhaps as unsurprising as any player at the camp, the big safety absolutely dominated. Unlike most other safeties that talk about playing cornerback, for Okudah that possibility exists. Okudah's movement skills and range make for a player that it is impossible not to see being an absolute star at the next level.
The Skinny: Perry wasn't the biggest cornerback on hand and it was clear from beginning to end that he was on hostile territory - he and his Bishop Gorman teammates will take on Cedar Hill this season but he never let either factor slow him. Perry's best asset was how competitive he was, from beginning to end he showed a willingness to mix it up with a group of Texans hoping to embarrass the star from the Nevada powerhouse.
The Skinny: As mentioned in a few places Proctor may not have taken all the reps some were hoping to see but watching him work defensive back drills he truly is a more fluid athlete than a guy his size has any right to be. There has been some questions if he might grow into a linebacker but that doesn't seem to be an issue at this point. It's not that Proctor doesn't have the frame to spin down to linebacker, it's just something that isn't a 'must' because Proctor has the movement skills needed to stick at safety.
The Skinny: Reed may be listed as a tackle and his film shows a player who could stick there but watching him work at guard and seeing his frame that may be a more natural fit where he can reach his highest upside. That being said Reed is capable of playing outside but with a nice initial punch and a solid base he has the look of a difference maker on the interior of the line.
The Skinny: Just an absolutely mountainous offensive tackle that is still finding his way around the position and refining his game. However when Simpson moves his feet and keeps his base under him he is very tough to beat.
The Skinny: What could one really need to say about Wilson? He was absolutely dominant from beginning to end, whether it was his first few reps against a helpless opponent or matches with some of the region's best offensive lineman, Wilson roughed up all comers. And while many defensive linemen win in these scenarios it's hard to remember one who won so many reps and did so in different fashion from attempt to attempt.