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  Damian Mackey
Damian Mackey
Player Profile
Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Union City, Calif.

High School:
James Logan

Height / Weight:
5-11 / 185

Position:
Wide Receiver

In 2000: Played in every game, including four as a starter … One of six OU players to catch more than 20 passes and gain 250 yards … Ended the regular season seventh on the squad in catches and receiving yards … Caught at least one pass in every game but Kansas State (regular-season meeting) … Had caught one pass in 17 straight games until the KSU game … Began the year with 13 catches and 179 yards in the first six games … Recorded 13 catches for 96 yards in the final six outings … Had a season-best five receptions versus Kansas and 54 yards against UTEP … Lone touchdown was a 26-yard strike in OU’s win over Arkansas State … Was the Sooners’ second leading receiver in the national championship game against Florida State … Had four catches for 23 yards … Also filled in as a kick returner … Recorded three returns for 68 yards, including a career-best 35-yarder in the Kansas win … Also returned one punt 14 yards.

In 1999: One of three outstanding freshmen receivers who recorded a monster season … Played in all 12 games and finished fifth on the team in receptions (28) and yards (319) … Posted four games with a career-high four catches (Baylor, Louisville, Notre Dame and Texas Tech) … Became one of five OU freshmen ever to log four or more catches in a single game … Had a career-high 62 yards in the Texas Tech game … Tied for second on the squad in touchdown catches with four … Had two in the game at Louisville … Joined Jarrail Jackson as the only other Sooner to record a pair of touchdown receptions in one game … Recorded two catches for 14 yards in the Independence Bowl … Made the move to the offensive side of the ball during spring practice … Ended the season with a streak of 12 games with at least one reception … Ranked third all-time among OU freshmen (15th among all players) for catches in a season with 28 … Also finished his first season third on the all-time freshman list for receiving yards (319).

In 1998: Worked out with the defensive backs during his redshirt year.

In high school: High school teammate of fellow Sooner Roy Williams … Played seven different positions during his high school career … Saw time at receiver, running back, safety, cornerback, kick returner, punt returner and quarterback … An All-State selection as a defensive back … Led the California prep ranks in punt return yardage … Holds the school record for touchdowns on special teams with five … Helped lead James Logan High School to a four-year record of 38-10, a pair of North Coast Section Class 4A championship appearances (1994 and 1997) and two semifinal appearances (1995 and 1996) … Was clocked at 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Coached by Neal Fromson.

The wrapup: Runs the 40 in 4.48 seconds … Placed third all-time among OU freshman (15th among all players) for catches in a season with 28 … Also finished his first season at OU third on the all-time freshman list for receiving yards (319) … Born: May 2, 1980, in Hayward, California … Parents: Richard and Judy Mackey … Major: managament information system.

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