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Signing Day Multimedia Signing Day Release | Headlines | Stoops Quotes   Did you miss our live Signing Day coverage? View a complete archive with hosts Chris Plank, Toby Rowland and Chad McKee as Bob Stoops and the OU coaching staff review the 2013 signing class. Signing Day Segment 1 Coach Stoops takes a look at the signees already in early Wednesday. Signing Day Segment 2 Mike Stoops breaks down the defensive signees of 2013. Signing Day Segment 3 Coach Gundy discusses the holes OU filled with this year's class. Signing Day Segment 4 Coach Norvell added four receivers as part of the 2013 class. Signing Day Segment 5 Coach Wright assesses his recruits and what they will bring to OU. Signing Day Segment 7 Coach Heupel breaks down OU's offensive additions for 2013.. Signing Day Segment 8 Coach Kish discusses his first year on the recruiting trail for Oklahoma. Signing Day Segment 9 Early signee Dannon Cavil talks about adjusting to life on campus. Signing Day Press Conference Coach Stoops answers questions in his annual Signing Day presser. Signing Day Special Oklahoma coaches break down the signing class of 2013.

Time	Signee	Pos	Ht	Wt	Vid	Hometown (School)
Early Signee	Jed Barnett	P	6-2	215		Camas, Wash. (Laney College)
Early Signee	Dannon Cavil	WR	6-5	205		San Antonio, Texas (James Madison HS)
Early Signee	Quincy Russell	DL	6-4	315		San Antonio, Texas (Trinity Valley CC)
Early Signee	Ahmad Thomas	S	6-1	205		Miami, Fla. (Miami Central HS)
Early Signee	D.J. Ward	DE	6-2	245		Moore, Okla. (Southmoore HS)
7:28 a.m.	Ogbonnia Okoronkwo	DE	6-3	220		Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor HS)
7:29 a.m.	Keith Ford	RB	5-11	208		Cypress, Texas (Cypress Ranch HS)
7:33 a.m.	Jordan Smallwood	WR	6-2	190		Jenks, Okla. (Jenks HS)
7:36 a.m.	Christian Daimler	OT	6-6	270		Houston, Texas (Stratford HS)
7:42 a.m.	Austin Bennett	WR	6-0	170		Manvel, Texas (Manvel HS)
7:47 a.m.	Matthew Romar	DL	6-3	268		Port Arthur, Texas (Memorial HS)
7:52 a.m.	Charles Walker	DL	6-3	280		Garland, Texas (South Garland HS)
8:04 a.m.	Stanvon Taylor	CB	5-11	175		Tulsa, Okla. (East Central HS)
8:09 a.m.	Dominique Alexander	LB	6-2	195		Tulsa, Okla. (Booker T. Washington HS)
8:11 a.m.	Josiah St. John	OT	6-6	305		Toronto, Canada (Trinity Valley CC)
8:29 a.m.	Dionte Savage	OL	6-5	345		Flint, Mich. (Arizona Western CC)
8:39 a.m.	Cody Thomas	QB	6-5	220		Colleyville, Texas (Heritage HS)
8:48 a.m.	Matt Dimon	DE	6-2	252		Katy, Texas (Katy HS)
9:17 a.m.	Hatari Byrd	S	6-1	195		Fresno, Calif. (Central East HS)
9:39 a.m.	Jordan Evans	LB/KR	6-3	210		Norman, Okla. (Norman North HS)
9:59 a.m.	Kerrick Huggins	DL	6-3	289		Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS)
10:08 a.m.	K.J. Young	WR	6-1	182		Perris, Calif. (Citrus Hill HS)
11:21 a.m.	Dakota Austin	CB	5-11	167		Lancaster, Texas (Lancaster HS)
5:29 p.m.	L.J. Moore	CB	6-1	175		Fresno, Calif. (Central East HS)

 

Dominique Alexander Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 43 overall athlete by Rivals.com No. 115 overall athlete by ESPN.com No. 4 player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com No. 9 player in Oklahoma by 247sports.com No. 12 player in Oklahoma by ESPN.com Had 130 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, an INT and 14 passes defended as a senior Father, Derrick Sr., played defensive end at OSU Brother, Derrick Jr., plays defensive end for Tulsa Had offers from Arkansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Nebraska     The Choice     Background Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma High School: Booker T. Washington Enrollment: 1,337 (6A) HS Field: SE Williams Stadium Head Coach: Marvin Dantzler

Dakota Austin Three-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com Two-star recruit by Rivals.com No. 87 cornerback by 247sports.com No. 134 cornerback by Scout.com No. 158 player in Texas by 247sports.com Had offers from Texas Tech, Nevada, Tulsa, UNLV, Indiana and Utah State     The Choice     Background Hometown: Lancaster, Texas High School: Lancaster HS Enrollment: 1,650 (4A) HS Field: Tiger Stadium Head Coach: Chris Gilbert

 

Jed Barnett Two-star recruit by 247sports.com Two-star recruit by Rivals.com Ranked as No. 2 JUCO punter by 247sports.com Averaged 41.3 yards per kick on 65 attempts last season at Laney 14 punts inside the 20 and three touchbacks at Laney Redshirted at University of California as a freshman Averaged over 50.0 yards per punt and recorded 56 touchbacks as a senior at Union HS     The Choice     Background Hometown: Camas, Washington Last School: Laney College Location: Oakland, Calif. Field: Frank Youell Field Head Coach: John Beam

Austin Bennett Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 63 receiver by 247sports.com No. 69 receiver by Scout.com No. 71 athlete by Rivals.com No. 117 athlete by ESPN.com No. 74 player in Texas by Rivals.com No. 79 player in Texas by 247sports.com No. 154 player in Texas by ESPN.com Caught 42 passes for 676 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior Caught 44 passes for 785 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior Had offers from Arkansas, Texas, Ole Miss, TCU and Utah     The Choice     Background Hometown: Manvel, Texas High School: Manvel Enrollment: 2,379 (9-12) HS Field: Alvin ISD Memorial Head Coach: Kirk Martin

Hatari Byrd Four-star recruit by Rivals.com Four-star recruit by ESPN.com Four-star recruit by Scout.com Four-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 12 safety by 247sports.com No. 13 safety by Scout.com No. 14 safety by ESPN.com No. 16 safety by Rivals.com No. 8 player in California by 247sports.com No. 23 player in California by Rivals.com No. 32 player in California by ESPN.com No. 90 overall player nationally by 247sports.com Posted 97 tackles (32 solo) two INTs, four passes defended, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a senior Selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Game and the 2013 Gridiron Kings Game Selected for the 2013 The Opening summer camp Had offers from Arizona State, California, Georgia, Notre Dame, Mississippi, Notre Dame and UCLA     The Choice     Background Hometown: Fresno, California High School: Central East Enrollment: 2,300 (9-12) HS Field: Deran Koligian Stadium Head Coach: Justin Garza

Dannon Cavil Four-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 35 wide receiver by ESPN.com No. 61 wide receiver by 247sports.com No. 100 wide receiver by Scout.com No. 32 player in Texas by ESPN.com No. 71 player in Texas by 247sports.com No. 92 player in Texas by Rivals.com Recorded 33 catches, 720 yards and seven TDs as as a senior Had offers from Cal, Texas, Baylor, Clemson, Mississippi State and South Carolina     The Choice     Background Hometown: San Antonio, Texas High School: James Madison Enrollment: 3,318 (9-12) HS Field: Heroes Stadium Head Coach: Jim Streety

Christian Daimler Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 43 offensive tackle by Scout.com No. 80 offensive tackle by 247sports.com No. 95 offensive tackle by ESPN.com No. 158 overall player in Texas by ESPN.com No. 162 overall player in Texas by 247sports.com Added 71 pounds to his frame over last three years Had offers from Arizona State, Colorado, Colorado State, Texas A&M, Washington State and UNLV     The Choice     Background Hometown: Houston, Texas High School: Stratford Enrollment: 4,693 (9-12) HS Field: Tully Stadium Head Coach: Eliot Allen

Matt Dimon Four-star recruit by ESPN.com Four-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 22 strongside DE by ESPN.com No. 23 strongside DE by Scout.com No. 23 strongside DE by 247sports.com No. 25 strongside DE by Rivals.com No. 40 player in Texas by ESPN.com No. 51 player in Texas by Rivals.com No. 62 player in Texas by 247sports.com Recorded 55 tackles, 12.0 sacks and six forced fumbles as a senior Helped lead Katy to Class 5A state championship Had offers from Missouri, Mississippi, Baylor, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt and Arkansas     The Choice     Background Hometown: Katy, Texas High School: Katy Enrollment: 2,888 (9-12) HS Field: Jack Rhodes Memorial Head Coach: Gary Joseph

Jordan Evans Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com Two-star recruit by Scout.com No. 45 outside linebacker by Rivals.com No. 82 outside linebacker by ESPN.com No. 117 outside linebacker by 247sports.com No. 6 player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com No. 12 player in Oklahoma by 247sports.com No. 14 player in Oklahoma by ESPN.com Had 94 tackles (72 solo), 9.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a senior, while rushing 51 times for 335 yards and five TDs Had 87 tackles, 2.0 sacks, three INTs and a forced fumble as a junior Returned four kickoff returns and two punt returns for TDs during his prep career   Father, Scott Evans, was a three-time all-Big Eight defensive tackle at Oklahoma (1988-90) Had offers from Air Force, Colorado State, Navy and UNLV     The Choice     Background Hometown: Norman, Oklahoma High School: Norman North Enrollment: 2,100 (9-12) HS Field: Harve Collins Field Head Coach: Wade Standley

Keith Ford Five-star recruit by Scout.com Four-star recruit by ESPN.com Four-star recruit by Rivals.com Four-star recruit by 247sports.com ESPNU 150 member No. 3 running back by ESPN.com No. 4 running back by 247sports.com No. 5 player in Oklahoma by Scout.com No. 7 running back by Rivals.com No. 2 player in Texas by ESPN.com No. 4 player in Texas by 247sports.com No. 6 player in Texas by Rivals.com Started at running back for the White team in the Under Armour All-American Game Rushed for 1,868 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior and 1,296 yards and 10 TDs as a sophomore Had offers from Alabama, Florida St., Michigan, Nebraska, Texas, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Florida, Miami, Oklahoma State and Wisconsin     The Choice     Background Hometown: Cypress, Texas High School: Cypress Ranch Enrollment: 2,994 (9-12) HS Field: Barry Center Stadium Head Coach: Gene Johnson

Kerrick Huggins Four-star recruit by Rivals.com Four-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 11 defensive tackle by Rivals.com No. 22 defensive tackle by 247sports.com No. 27 defensive tackle by Scout.com No. 39 defensive tackle by ESPN.com No. 21 player in Texas by Rivals.com No. 39 player in Texas by 247sports.com No. 69 player in Texas by ESPN.com Three-year starter recorded 51 tackles, 17 TFLs, 4.5 sacks and five passes defended as a senior Had offers from Texas A&M, Colorado State and Texas Tech     The Choice     Background Hometown: Dallas, Texas High School: Skyline Enrollment: 5,130 (9-12) HS Field: Forester Field Head Coach: Reginald Samples

L.J. Moore Four-star recruit by Rivals.com Four-star recruit by Scout.com Four-star recruit by ESPN.com Four-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 17 cornerback by Rivals.com No. 19 cornerback by 247sports.com No. 24 cornerback by Scout.com No. 29 cornerback by ESPN.com No. 20 player in California by Rivals.com No. 28 player in California by 247Sports.com No. 46 player in California by ESPN.com No. 60 player in the region by ESPN.com No. 194 player in the nation by Rivals.com No. 244 player in the nation by 247Sports.com Finished senior campaign with 47 tackles (15 solo), three INTs and returned a fumble for a 60-yard TD Also spent time at QB, racking up 680 rushing yards and 376 passing yards Had offers from Arizona State, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas Tech and UCLA     The Choice     Background Hometown: Fresno, California High School: Central East Enrollment: 2,300 (9-12) HS Field: Deran Koligian Stadium Head Coach: Justin Garza

Ogbonnia Okoronkwo Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 15 defensive end by 247sports.com No. 32 defensive end by Rivals.com No. 52 defensive end by Scout.com No. 60 defensive end by ESPN.com No. 55 player in Texas by 247sports.com No. 60 player in Texas by Rivals.com No. 120 player in Texas by ESPN.com 2012 18-5A overall district MVP 2011 18-5A unanimous first team DT all-district Had 50 tackles, 13 TFLs and 11 sacks as a junior Had offers from Oklahoma State, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado State, West Virginia, Texas Tech and Utah     The Choice     Background Hometown: Houston, Texas High School: Alief Taylor Enrollment: 2,800 (9-12) HS Field: Crump Stadium Head Coach: Tom Gerber

Matthew Romar Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 44 defensive tackle by 247sports.com No. 48 defensive tackle by Rivals.com No. 50 defensive tackle by ESPN.com No. 90 defensive tackle by Scout.com No. 91 player in Texas by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247sports.com Had 100 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, and INT and a forced fumble as a senior, while also rushing for 55 yards and eight TDs on 12 carries 21-5A Defensive MVP Had offers from Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Missouri and Texas Tech     The Choice     Background Hometown: Port Arthur, Texas High School: Port Arthur Memorial Enrollment: 2,460 (10-12) HS Field: Port Arthur Memorial Head Coach: Kenny Harrison

Quincy Russell 2012 First Team NJCAA All-American Four-star recruit by 247sports.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com No. 7 JUCO defensive tackle by 247sports.com No. 37 JUCO player by 247sports.com Tallied 75 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks last season at Trinity Valley and also broke up five passes, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble Four-star recruit by Rivals.com out of HS Had 102 tackles, seven TFLs, 3.0 sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a prep senior Had offers from Baylor, Miami, Nebraska, Texas Tech and TCU.     The Choice     Background Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Last School: Trinity Valley CC High School: Sam Houston Field: Bruce Field Head Coach: Brad Smiley

Dionte Savage Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com Two-star recruit by Rivals.com No. 5 JUCO offensive guard by 247sports.com No. 22 JUCO player in Arizona by 247sports.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Had offers from Baylor, Fresno State, Kansas, Texas Tech and West Virginia     The Choice     Background Hometown: Flint, Mich. Last School: Arizona Western CC High School: Flint Southwestern Academy Field: Veterans Memorial Stadium Head Coach: Tom Minnick

Jordan Smallwood Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 66 wide receiver by ESPN.com No. 104 wide receiver by Scout.com No. 111 wide receiver by 247sports.com No. 4 player in Oklahoma by ESPN.com No. 5 player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com No. 7 player in Oklahoma by 247sports.com Caught 50 passes for 763 yards and 11 touchdowns as a prep senior Caught two passes for 50 yards and two TDs in Oklahoma 6A State Championship game Caught two passes for 50 yards in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl     The Choice     Background Hometown: Jenks, Oklahoma High School: Jenks Enrollment: 2,870 (10-12) HS Field: Hunter-Dwelley Stadium Head Coach: Allan Trimble

Josiah St. John Four-star recruit by ESPN.com Four-star recruit by 247sports.com Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com No. 5 offensive tackle by 247sports.com No. 6 JUCO recruit by ESPN.com No. 12 JUCO recruit by ESPN.com No. 24 JUCO recruit by Rivals.com No. 32 JUCO recruit by 247sports.com Had offers from Kansas, Baylor, Arizona State, Arkansas, Florida State, Mississippi, Oregon State, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, West Virginia     The Choice     Background Hometown: Toronto, Canada Last School: Trinity Valley CC High School: Pickering Field: Bruce Field Head Coach: Brad Smiley

Stanvon Taylor Four-star recruit by Rivals.com Four-star recruit by ESPN.com Four-star recruit by Scout.com Four-star recruit by 247sports.com No. 1 player in Oklahoma by 247sports.com No. 2 player in Oklahoma by ESPN.com No. 2 player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com No. 8 overall athlete by Rivals.com No. 8 wide receiver by 247sports.com No. 20 overall athlete by ESPN.com No. 88 overall player by 247sports.com Named Gatorade Player of the Year in Oklahoma 2013 Gridiron Kings Game selection Recorded 53 tackles and posted four interceptions, including one for a TD as a senior Also caught 67 passes for 1,100 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 301 yards and two TDs Had offers from Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Tulsa, and Indiana     The Choice     Background Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma High School: Tulsa East Central Enrollment: 1,141 (9-12) HS Field: Eastside Sports Complex Head Coach: Bobby Klinck

Ahmad Thomas Four-star recruit by 247sports.com Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com No. 27 safety by 247sports.com No. 36 safety by Scout.com No. 58 safety by ESPN.com No. 44 player in Florida by 247sports.com No. 71 player in Florida by Rivals.com No. 161 player in Florida by ESPN.com Helped Miami Central win two Florida Class 6A championships Selected for Semper Fidelis All-American game Recorded 82 tackles, sack and INT as a junior Had offers from Auburn, Florida State, Notre Dame, North Carolina State and West Virginia     The Choice     Background Hometown: Miami, Florida High School: Miami Central Enrollment: 1,665 (9-12) HS Field: Traz Powell Stadium Head Coach: Telly Lockette

Cody Thomas Four-star recruit by ESPN.com Four-star recruit by Rivals.com Four-star recruit by 247sports.com Four-star recruit by Scout.com No. 6 quarterback by 247sports.com No. 7 quarterback by Rivals.com No. 13 quarterback by ESPN.com No. 13 player in Texas by Rivals.com No. 23 player in Texas by ESPN.com Passed for 4,154 yards and 51 TDs as a senior Passed for 3,057 yards and 32 TDs as a junior Selected for 2013 Elite 11 QB Finals Also a prep baseball standout Had offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Texas Tech, Florida, Auburn, LSU, Michigan State, Notre Dame, USC, Oklahoma State, Oregon and TCU     The Choice     Background Hometown: Colleyville, Texas High School: Heritage Enrollment: 2,289 (9-12) HS Field: Mustang-Panther Stadium Head Coach: Mike Fuller

Charles Walker Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com Three-star recruit by Rivals.com No. 26 defensive tackle by Rivals.com No. 49 defensive tackle by ESPN.com No. 49 defensive tackle by 247sports.com No. 67 defensive tackle by Scout.com No. 57 player in Texas by Rivals No. 75 player in Texas by ESPN.com No. 104 player in Texas by 247sports.com Had offers from Colorado State and Iowa State     The Choice     Background Hometown: Garland, Texas High School: South Garland Enrollment: 2,105 (9-12) HS Field: Homer Johnson Stadium Head Coach: Mark Cox

D.J. Ward Four-star recruit by ESPN.com Four-star recruit by Rivals.com Four-star recruit by 247sports.com Four-star recruit by Scout.com Member of the ESPNU 150 No. 1 player in Oklahoma by ESPN.com No. 1 player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com No. 2 player in Oklahoma by 247sports.com No. 11 defensive end by Scout.com No. 12 defensive end by ESPN.com No. 13 defensive end by 247sports.com U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection Posted 75 tackles, 11.0 sacks, nine forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries as a junior Had offers from Arizona, Auburn, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Tennessee, Texas Tech and Texas A&M     The Choice     Background Hometown: Moore, Oklahoma High School: Southmoore Enrollment: 2,000 (9-12) HS Field: Moore Stadium Head Coach: Jeff Brickman

K.J. Young Three-star recruit by ESPN.com Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Three-star recruit by 247sports.com Three-star recruit by Scout.com No. 65 wide receiver by Scout.com No. 84 wide receiver by ESPN.com No. 96 wide receiver by 247sports.com No. 68 player in California by ESPN.com No. 81 player in California by 247sports.com Caught 91 passes for 1,593 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior Had offers from Oregon, Nebraska UNLV, Boise State, Colorado State, and UTEP     The Choice     Background Hometown: Perris, California High School: Citrus Hill Enrollment: 2,182 (9-12) HS Field: Citrus Hill Head Coach: Eric Zomalt