Sweet...last minute flip from Aggie...

[Soonersincefitty]

Per 247 (CBS) a one Mark Jackson Jr. changed his mind and chose OU over A&M.

An LB, DE prospect that is 6'2" and 221 lbs.
Coming on strong at the finish.


Man, one more thing. This kid was laser timed at 4.59 in the 40.
For a kid that big that goes beyond speed and into velocity.

 

[JConXtsy_rivals]

Maybe sounds like we're not expecting Kelly?

 

[JConXtsy_rivals]

 

[K2C Sooner]

Link from the Rivals home page, including videos.....

https://oklahoma.n.rivals.com/news/commit-video-breakdown-4-star-de-olb-mark-jackson

 

[JConXtsy_rivals]

If that 247 Sports page is right, he's only 17 1/2 as well. He's young, so he might easily grow more.

 

[Soonersincefitty]

Dang, young feller has some moves and swagger...like a coked up honey badger.

Excellent get!

 

[Soonersincefitty]

If that 247 Sports page is right, he's only 17 1/2 as well. He's young, so he might easily grow more.

I remember his name now, he was the one that lit it up at the Army all star game.

Plays with a nasty attitude.

 

[K2C Sooner]

And in other news, Braxton Pickard a 3* rated punter\placekicker has accepted a position on the team as a preferred walk on.

 

[CTOkie]

I believe Caleb Kelly signs.
With Jackson OU now has 9 4-star recruits.........and counting.

 

[WP76]

I believe Caleb Kelly signs.
With Jackson OU now has 9 4-star recruits.........and counting.

Any particular reason for your optimism (that you can share in this forum)? It generally seems like we have a hard time going head to head with ND.

 

[JConXtsy_rivals]

I believe Caleb Kelly signs.
With Jackson OU now has 9 4-star recruits.........and counting.

According to the Rivals list, Jackson Jr would make #10, no?

Sorry - I see they already added him as just "Mark Jackson"

 

[Soonersincefitty]

According to the Rivals list, Jackson Jr would make #10, no?

Sorry - I see they already added him as just "Mark Jackson"

Unbelievable...this one player took OU from 22nd to 15th in team rankings...We are working it babies!

 

[WhyNotaSooner]

I believe Caleb Kelly signs.
With Jackson OU now has 9 4-star recruits.........and counting.

9 are listed but only 8 in reality as Youngquist will not be sigining his letller of intent due to personal reasons.

Jackson is a big flip for OU. He's young and will most likely need RS, but a very nice pick up!

 

[CTOkie]

I believe it's possible that at least one true freshman linebacker plays this year.The ones already on the roster outside of Jordan Evans are either redshirts or just haven't proved themselves yet for the prime time.

 

[JConXtsy_rivals]

Ricky DeBerry (RFr)
Tay Evans (So)
Arthur McGinnis (RFr)
Curtis Bolton (So)
Okoronkwo (Jr)

 

[Senior Sooner]

Breaking News from DOK...Repetitive, but an additional slant...

http://newsok.com/sooners-flip-four-star-defensive-end-from-texas-am/article/5476117

 

[CTOkie]

Ricky DeBerry (RFr)
Tay Evans (So)
Arthur McGinnis (RFr)
Curtis Bolton (So)
Okoronkwo (Jr)

As I said, OU could play at least one true freshman linebacker....especially if Kelly comes on board.
I think DeBerry and McGinnis can be good players.
Bolton, Tay Evans and Okoronkwo need to step up now.

 

[K2C Sooner]

Maybe we should define the linebackers as "inside and outside". Jackson is a true outside rusher. Remind me, is Kelly a true run stopper or rusher?

 

[Soonersincefitty]

Maybe we should define the linebackers as "inside and outside". Jackson is a true outside rusher. Remind me, is Kelly a true run stopper or rusher?

Well, both really.

Plus his other gig is shagging down and covering the tight end if he plays the strong side, or SAM.

Guy must be good, he's been a hot commodity for two years.

 

[Plainosooner_rivals54053]

Maybe sounds like we're not expecting Kelly?

Totally different position. Jackson would have nothing to do with Kelly. Maybe if the line up alongside each other. Jackson on the perimeter and Kelly lineed up on the outside shoulder of the guards, mostly.

 

[CTOkie]

Kelly is listed as an OLB.
Jackson is listed as a DE, but says he played both OLB and DE in high school.
Too early to project how they will line up defensively, but I would say that Kelly and his 4.7 speed winds up at ILB, and Jackson with his 4.6 speed plays at DE. From what I see and read, both may be too good to redshirt....especially considering OU's loss of 5 linebackers and DE Tapper.

 

[JConXtsy_rivals]

From what I see and read, both may be too good to redshirt....especially considering OU's loss of 5 linebackers and DE Tapper.

That would be amazing if Jackson plays as a true freshman. He'll barely be 18 when the season starts.

 

[CTOkie]

That would be amazing if Jackson plays as a true freshman. He'll barely be 18 when the season starts.

It's happened before.