63   Frank Romero Class: Senior Hometown: Moore, Okla. High School: Moore Height / Weight: 6-4 / 286 Position: Offensive Lineman

In 2000: A first-team All-Big 12 selection by the Associated Press and Dallas Morning News...Tabbed second team by Houston Chronicle and the league coaches … The Sooners’ left tackle in all 13 games … Considered one of the most improved lineman by the Sooner coaches … Took on the best opponent pass rusher all season and allowed just two sacks.

In 1999: Made the switch to offensive line during two-a-day practices when injuries limited depth … Worked extremely hard to learn the position of tackle and played immediately … Earned the right to start the final four games of the season including the Independence Bowl … Allowed only two sacks in 11 regular season games.

In 1998: One of five true freshmen to see playing time during the season … Saw action in all 11 games as part of the defense or special teams … Ended the year with 19 total tackles, including eight solo … Also recorded two tackles for loss … Lone sack of the season came against Colorado … Ranked second among defensive linemen with three pass deflections … Best performances of the season came against TCU (four tackles) and Texas (five tackles).

In high school: Was one of the top high school players in the state of Oklahoma in 1997 … Played on both sides of the football - defensive end and tight end … Ranked the fourth best prep prospect in Oklahoma by First Down Recruiting News … Regarded as the third best high school defensive lineman prospect in the Big 12 region and 14th nationally among defensive lineman prospects by PrepStar … District 6A-1 Defensive Player of the Year … Helped Moore High School to the 1997 Class 6A state semifinals … Recorded 103 tackles (60 unassisted) and seven sacks during his senior season … Also had 15 tackles for loss and one interception … Logged 99 tackles (59 unassisted), 17 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two fumble recoveries and two caused fumbles as a junior … Recorded 245 tackles, 19 sacks and 145 solo tackles for his career … Recorded 16 receptions for 300 yards and two touchdowns as a senior … Led team to a combined 32-6 record … An all-around solid athlete … Also lettered in baseball, track and basketball … Became the first freshman at Moore High School to start on the varsity football team … Was the 1997 regional champion in the discus … High school teammate of current Sooners Ty Kincannon and Josh Tucker … Ran a 4.7-second 40-yard dash … Coached by Tommy Noles.

The wrapup: One of the fastest linemen … Gained more than 50 pounds since coming to Norman but has dropped his body fat seven percent … Has increased his bench press more than 130 pounds … Born: November 24, 1979, in Bellflower, California … Parents: Frank and Blanca Romero … Major: communication.