Oklahoma Sooners Football has seven players going to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, who might you expect to star?

Oklahoma’s 2022 season may not have gone as the Sooners had hoped, but judging by their seven players invited to the NFL combine, there was still plenty of talent in Oklahoma’s roster. Eric Gray, Anton Harrison, Marvin Mims, Vanya Morris, Jalen Redmond, Michael TurkAnd Braden Willis are all preparing to work at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

Let’s take a look at what the goals are and what kind of Test numbers the septet might be putting together.

Thoughts: Gray can depend on running his 40-yard dash just as much as any other player in the Sooners’ Seven. Gray’s band was as exemplary as any other player on Oklahoma’s roster in 2022, and he put together a strong week at the Senior Bowl. It’s not like Gray needs to run an explosive 40-yard dash, but he just needs to show he did it enough speed, vague as that may be. Some believe the performance could get him into the latter part of the second round.

predictions:

40: 4.57

Bench (reps): 18

3-cone drill: 6.97

Vertical: 33″

Thoughts: Harrison, Oklahoma’s most likely first-round pick, will focus more on field exercises since they’re clearly where the offensive line establishes itself as such. While he needs to put together strong training numbers, particularly on the bench press – for a long lever man like Harrison it’s more about getting to an acceptable level – he’ll see himself working on his kick slide, his angle drills, and just seeing how he would be able to protect a team’s most valuable asset. If he shows all that, this week he has a chance to become a great climber.

predictions:

40: 5.12

Bank: 23

3-cone drill: 7.56

Vertical: 26″

Thoughts: Without question, Mims will be the guy most explosive in the 40-yard dash among the Oklahoma testers. What will be interesting and what NFL scouts will be watching most closely is his footwork and general change of direction. Mims’ speed is well received, but many will want to see if he can surpass it.

predictions:

40: 4.39

Bank: 14

3-cone drill: 6.95

Vertical: 36.5″

Thoughts: Morris will likely be the most intriguing of all potential Oklahoma candidates. Can he put together a workout that will compel teams to go back and see what he’s doing? may be on tape? Morris has brilliant flashes and if his athleticism shows scouts they need to take a longer look at his top then maybe he can make a move in his prospect draft.

predictions:

40: 5.20

Bank: 23

3-cone drill: 7.44

Vertical: 28″

Thoughts: Redmond is a guy who needs to have a big test day, he needs to run well, he needs to look explosive on practices, but most of all he needs to look committed and have some alpha to his work pace. Redmond has been a fickle player too often, looking half-hearted at times. If he can explain some of that in meetings — arguably the part of this week that’s more important to teams than any work on the field — and impress some people, Redmond could start rewriting its draft forecast.

predictions:

40: 4.98

Bank: 25

3-cone drill: 7.41

Vertical: 27″

Thoughts: They say that scouts don’t care what an offensive lineman runs in their 40s, and one would think it’s even more true of specialists. Turk needs to get out there and kick the ball since he’s been working for Oklahoma for the past two years and the rest will likely take care of itself.

predictions:

40: 4.88

Bank: 21

3-cone drill: 7.57

Vertical: 28″

Thoughts: Willis is one player who might surprise some people with his Test numbers. He’s one of those players whose good deeds and leadership have often overshadowed his impressive athleticism. It’s going to be better than some are expecting – in fact, I wonder if it’ll beat the forecast a little. But again, he will impress everyone in meetings and make many teams fall in love with the small ways he will improve their team.

predictions:

40: 4.7

Bank: 24

3 cone drill: 7.23

Vertical: 32″