74   Juan Prishker Class: Senior Hometown: McAllen, Texas Last College: Blinn JC Height / Weight: 6-2 / 289 Position: Defensive Lineman

2001:
Spent the beginning of the season battling an injury … saw his first action of the season in the Tulsa game … credited with two tackles in the game, including a sack for a nine-yard loss.

2000:
Battled back from an injury to join the practice squad ... preserved year of eligibility as a redshirt.

Junior college:
Third-team J.C. Gridwire All-American ... ranked 73rd on the SuperPrep JUCO 100 list ... member of the 1999 Southwest Junior College Football Conference all-conference first-team ... also a first-team selection his freshman season ... was the only freshman named to the first-team defense ... a starter in 19 games during his career after injuring his knee in car accident during high school ... recorded 95 total tackles for his two-year career, including 46 unassisted ... also had 11 sacks and 22 tackles for loss in his 19 games ... finished fourth on the team in tackles in 1999 as a noseguard with 45 ... led the team with 14 tackles for loss and was second on the squad with five sacks ... coached by Everett Todd.

High school:
Played at McAllen High School ... a three-year starter who earned All-State, all-district and all-area his final two seasons ... played in just four games his senior season because of a car accident ... averaged 9.8 yards a carry as a tailback and had recorded 12 sacks prior to the injury.

Wrapup:
With the injuries behind him, he could push for playing time in OU’s defensive interior ... born: May 25, 1979, in Pharr, Texas ... parents: Raul and Maria Prishker ... major: forensic science ... speaks four languages (English, Spanish, German and French.).