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The Best of Oklahoma

The Best of Oklahoma

(FREE) Scoop has nearly 20 years of covering OU recruiting. We've also covered Oklahoma's best - but who are they?

 • Josh McCuistion
Re-Ranking the Seniors: 2017

Re-Ranking the Seniors: 2017

Oklahoma's senior class leaves with three Big 12 titles as a unit but how would we re-rank them individually?

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 • Josh McCuistion
SCOOPHD: Spring Surprises in the Sooner State

SCOOPHD: Spring Surprises in the Sooner State

Scoop Recruiting Editor Josh McCuistion breaksdown the top five most underrated players in the state following the annual SCOOPHD spring tour.

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 • SoonerScoop.com Staff
SCOOPHD: Spring Tour cont. through T-Town

SCOOPHD: Spring Tour cont. through T-Town

SoonerScoop.com Recruiting Editor Josh McCuistion talks on SCOOPHD annual spring tour stop down at 6A powerhouse Jenks and Tulsa East Central High Sch

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 • Josh McCuistion
Rivals.com: Top Big 12 recruiters

Rivals.com: Top Big 12 recruiters

Kendal Briles continued to cement his reputation by signing two of Baylor's biggest stars. See the other top Big 12 recruiters.

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Where Sooners Signees Should Have Landed

Where Sooners Signees Should Have Landed

Rivals.com is the most respected recruiting source in the country but that doesn't mean everyone always agrees on where targets are ranked. Our recrui

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 • Josh McCuistion
National Signing Day: Conference Breakdown

National Signing Day: Conference Breakdown

Find out what our experts had to say about Derrick Nnadi picking Florida State and all the teams in all the major conferences.

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 • Rivals.com
SCOOPHD: Parker Takes Home the States Top Honor

SCOOPHD: Parker Takes Home the States Top Honor

The class of 2014 was one of the most talented the state of Oklahoma has produced in quite some time but when announcing the SoonerScoop.com state pla

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 • Josh McCuistion
What Made Oklahomas Class So Special

What Made Oklahomas Class So Special

Every recruiting class is made up of several storylines that seems to interconnect amongst the entirety of the class. What were the stories that take

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 • Josh McCuistion
HD: Parker selects Sooners just before signing day

HD: Parker selects Sooners just before signing day

<strong>JENKS, Okla. --</strong> SoonerScoop.com was there as Steven Parker committed to the Oklahoma Sooners Tuesday afternoon along with friends, fa

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 • Eddie Radosevich
Parker Says Yes to Sooners

Parker Says Yes to Sooners

FREE: JENKS, Okla. Oklahoma has just landed a commitment 20 months in the making from Rivals100 safety Steven Parker come inside for more.

 • Josh McCuistion
Sooner Commits Pick their Future Teammates

Sooner Commits Pick their Future Teammates

FREE: With national all-star games, camps, and combines so prevalent there is no shortage of information for one recruit to hear about another. So Soo

 • Josh McCuistion
Closing time

Closing time

Less than two days remain before signing day and Auburn is nearly finished with their 2014 class. Who will the Tigers close with? We examine the top t

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 • Justin Hokanson
RUNDOWN: Sunday

RUNDOWN: Sunday

We return with a FRESH Rundown, which is dedicated wholly to coverage of what's been a crazy weekend of recruiting. We update the latest with Rashaan

 • Jay G. Tate
Parker recaps Auburn official

Parker recaps Auburn official

Jenks (Okla.) Rivals100 safety Steven Parker recaps his official visit to Auburn and discusses his timetable for a decision, top three schools and mor

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 • Allie Davison
Roundtable: What program hasnt taken off

Roundtable: What program hasnt taken off

Robert Nkemdiche was the star of a great Ole Miss class in '13, but the Rebs did not build off that. Who else is lacking in '14?

 • Rivals.com
Mind of Mike: Where R100 uncommitteds stand

Mind of Mike: Where R100 uncommitteds stand

Where does Malachi Dupre stand one week before Signing Day? Mike Farrell assesses the uncommitted members of the Rivals100.

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 • Mike Farrell
Around the Midlands: AM, TCU come up big

Around the Midlands: AM, TCU come up big

Four-star LB Otaro Alaka became the latest member of A&M's 2014 class. Get the latest on his flip, TCU's big weekend and more.

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 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Movement coming to team rankings

Movement coming to team rankings

Alabama will probably hold onto the top spot in the Rivals.com team rankings, but there's still a lot of movement left near the top.

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 • Greg Ladky
Reviewing big moves in position rankings

Reviewing big moves in position rankings

Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie wasn't the only prospect to make a big move in our final class of 2014 position rankings.

 • Rivals.com
The latest in OU recruiting in the Unofficial 40 podcast

The latest in OU recruiting in the Unofficial 40 podcast

SoonerScoop.com's Unofficial 40 recruiting podcast is back with all the news from OU's biggest official recruiting weekend since the regular season.

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 • SoonerScoop.com Staff
RECRUITING OUTSIDER: The final push

RECRUITING OUTSIDER: The final push

The details of recruiting are our passion, but they can be overwhelming for those who don't follow along daily. With that in mind, here is our first f

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 • Jay G. Tate
Auburn commits, targets in final Rivals250

Auburn commits, targets in final Rivals250

Comprehensive look at the Auburn commits and targets inside the final Rivals250 rankings. Quarterback commit Sean White and cornerback commits Nick Ru

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 • Justin Hokanson
Around the Midlands: Busy finish for teammates

Around the Midlands: Busy finish for teammates

Malachi Dupre and several teammates are crisscrossing the nation on visits as time runs short. Go Around the Midlands for more.

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 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Parker Gets More Acquainted with the Familiar

Parker Gets More Acquainted with the Familiar

Oklahoma's No. 1 prospect Steven Parker took a surprise visit to Norman. Did he find out it was a needed trip while checking out incredibly familiar t

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 • Josh McCuistion
Learning and Recruiting, at the Same Time

Learning and Recruiting, at the Same Time

FREE: Oklahoma hosted a load of commitments this weekend but interestingly enough one was recruiting potential future teammates while seeing campus fo

 • Josh McCuistion
Parker discusses where AM stands now

Parker discusses where AM stands now

A couple of months ago, Texas A&M came close to locking down Jenks (Okla.) safety Steven Parker. Thursday night, the Aggies will make their case for t

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 • Courtney Roland
Recruiting podcast previews OUs big recruiting weekend

Recruiting podcast previews OUs big recruiting weekend

It's SoonerScoop.com's first ever official recruiting podcast with SoonerScoop.com Recruiting Publisher Josh McCuistion, also joined by Eddie Radosevi

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Is Parker going back to Cali

Is Parker going back to Cali

Steven Parker is one of the most sought after defensive backs in the country. His talent was rewarded with a trip to Southern California for the Sempe

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 • Chris Swanson
SCOOPHD: Parker Could Be One Visit from Decision

SCOOPHD: Parker Could Be One Visit from Decision

SANTA ANA, Calif. - Oklahoma fans have spent the past months wondering how things would play out for Rivals100 safety Steven Parker but now it seems h

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 • Josh McCuistion
AYTV: Steven Parker Semper Fi

AYTV: Steven Parker Semper Fi

Jenks (Okla.) safety Steven Parker almost committed to Texas A&M while on his official in College Station, but decided to wait. Since then A&M has bro

 • Courtney Roland
Overton Fulfills Boyhood Dream

Overton Fulfills Boyhood Dream

FREE STORY: Right now it must seem that everything the Sooners touch is turning to gold. Roughly 12 hours after the completion of a Sugar Bowl title B

 • Josh McCuistion
Sooners Have Much to Watch in Semper-Fi

Sooners Have Much to Watch in Semper-Fi

FREE STORY: Oklahoma's usual focus is in San Antonio and Orlando during the high school All-American games but will be looking in a new direction with

 • Josh McCuistion
SCOOPHD: Jenks Leaves No Doubt

SCOOPHD: Jenks Leaves No Doubt

YUKON, Okla. - Many of Oklahoma's top prospects were in West Oklahoma City last Friday night and SCOOPHD brings you the best of a big win for a tradit

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 • Josh McCuistion
Midlands Mailbag: Whats next for LSU

Midlands Mailbag: Whats next for LSU

The pursuit of 5-star CB Tony Brown is getting interesting with big names making up ground. Open up the Midlands Mailbag.

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 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Parker high on AM after official visit

Parker high on AM after official visit

Jenks (Okla.) safety Steven Parker is one of the top defensive backs for 2014 and the Rivals 100 standout visited Texas A&M last weekend. The visit w

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 • Fletcher Whiteley
Overtons Wait for Sooners Nearing an End

Overtons Wait for Sooners Nearing an End

For months Marquise Overton has made it clear he'd like an Oklahoma offer above, perhaps, any other. For a while he had little contact with the Sooner

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 • Josh McCuistion
Parker Looking for a Special Feeling

Parker Looking for a Special Feeling

With all of the talk of Oklahoma coaches focusing on California around Norman this weekend, one in-state player was spending time around current Soone

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 • Josh McCuistion
BREAKDOWN: Top 5 prospects headed to Norman

BREAKDOWN: Top 5 prospects headed to Norman

SoonerScoop.com takes a look at the Top 5 prospects that will be visiting Norman this weekend.

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 • SoonerScoop.com Staff
Around the Midlands: Big visit weekend

Around the Midlands: Big visit weekend

The expected visitors for Oklahoma's game this week include Rivals100 prospect Michiah Quick. Go Around the Midlands for more.

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 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Hogs still chasing top targets

Hogs still chasing top targets

The Hogs have 16 commitments and are still pursuing some of the nation's top targets. Come inside for a detailed look at the Hogs' most wanted remaini

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 • Danny West
Hogs impress 4-star DB Steven Parker

Hogs impress 4-star DB Steven Parker

Arkansas had close to 60 football prospects on campus for Saturday's game against Texas A&M, including one of their top defensive targets in four-star

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 • Danny West
Big recruiting weekend for Hogs

Big recruiting weekend for Hogs

Bret Bielema and the Arkansas Razorbacks will host approximately 60 recruits, including some of the nation's best, for this weekend's SEC opener again

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 • Danny West
Parker hints at his leaders

Parker hints at his leaders

Jenks (Okla.) S Steven Parker has been very tight-lipped about his recruitment, but the Rivals 100 prospect did say that Texas A&M remains in the mix

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 • Fletcher Whiteley
SoonerScoop.com Hits West Coast to See Sooner Targets

SoonerScoop.com Hits West Coast to See Sooner Targets

FREE STORY: The SoonerScoop staff will have you covered in Oklahoma and Texas as ever but in a special week we'll hit up some Oklahoma commits, and to

 • SoonerScoop.com Staff
SCOOP HD: Overton Set for Stardom

SCOOP HD: Overton Set for Stardom

JENKS, Okla. - If one thing is any constant it's that the mighty Trojans in South Tulsa are going to churn out a division one prospect, or three, each

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 • Josh McCuistion
HD: Parker talks senior season, recruitment

HD: Parker talks senior season, recruitment

Jenks safety Steven Parker is ready to start his senior season as one of the most highly sought after defensive backs in the country.

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 • Josh McCuistion
Oklahoman had an offer, didnt know

Oklahoman had an offer, didnt know

Steven Parker thought USC had lost interest in him. USC thought that Parker was the one that had moved on. Now that a big miscommunication has been cl

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 • Chris Swanson
Rivals100: Big moves, but Hand still No. 1

Rivals100: Big moves, but Hand still No. 1

Da'Shawn Hand is still No. 1, but there are plenty of changes in the updated Rivals100. Did WR Malachi Dupre earn a fifth star?

 • Rivals.com
Rivals rankings: 10 burning questions

Rivals rankings: 10 burning questions

Josh Malone was among the candidates to add a coveted fifth star in the new Rivals100. What were some other big sticking points?

 • Rivals.com
4-star safety still considering Arkansas

4-star safety still considering Arkansas

Jenks (Okla.) four-star safety Steven Parker has kept things pretty close to the vest this summer, but it appears Arkansas is still very much in the m

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 • Danny West
Parker as tight-lipped as ever

Parker as tight-lipped as ever

<br>Steven Parker wants to keep his favorites a secret for now. He will keep people guessing as to where he will land.

 • Rob Cassidy
Around the Midlands: Fournette ready for visits

Around the Midlands: Fournette ready for visits

After more than a year, Chris Hardeman de-committed from LSU. Go Around the Midlands to find out what's next for him and more.

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 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Steven Parker: I Have a Top 5

Steven Parker: I Have a Top 5

For months people have been waiting for Steven Parker to begin to establish his top schools. He says he now more or less knows who they are.

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 • Josh McCuistion
Parker inching through recruitment

Parker inching through recruitment

Four-star safety Steven Parker isn't ready to talk favorites or outline a plan for official visits. He will, however, discuss his relationship with th

 • Rob Cassidy
Recruiting Overview: Defense

Recruiting Overview: Defense

Come inside for Part II of HawgSports.com's complete overview of the Arkansas Razorbacks' 2014 recruiting class...

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 • Danny West
Five-Star Challenge: 10 up, five down

Five-Star Challenge: 10 up, five down

Malachi Dupre stated his case for top receiver in the country in Chicago. We look at players who saw their stock rise and fall.

 • Rivals.com
Five-Star Challenge: Farrell Awards

Five-Star Challenge: Farrell Awards

Class of 2015 WR Christian Kirk is among the honorees as we hand out the Farrell Awards for the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge: All-Challenge team

Five-Star Challenge: All-Challenge team

Johnnie Dixon was dynamic at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. Find out who joins him on our All-Challenge team.

 • Rivals.com
Parker talks recruiting, Rivals Challenge

Parker talks recruiting, Rivals Challenge

<strong>CHICAGO --</strong>Steven Parker was impressive this weekend at the Rivals Challenge. But where does he stand on the recruiting trail as it ap

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 • Carey Murdock
Top Performers: Team Flickr

Top Performers: Team Flickr

Tre Williams left little doubt that he was the top LB at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. Who else did well for Team Flickr?

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 • Rivals.com
Challenge: Allen leads way to 7-on-7 title

Challenge: Allen leads way to 7-on-7 title

Kyle Allen's precise passing led Team Yahoo! to the 7-on-7 title and earned him Offensive Skill MVP at the Five-Star Challenge.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Five-Star Challenge: Ranking the DBs

Five-Star Challenge: Ranking the DBs

Damon Webb was the shining star among the DBs at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by Under Armour.

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 • Rivals.com
Five-Star Challenge: Top defensive performers

Five-Star Challenge: Top defensive performers

Not surprisingly, the No. 1 prospect, Da'Shawn Hand, was the Rivals analysts' top defensive performer on Saturday.

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 • Rivals.com
Five-Star Challenge: Team scouting reports

Five-Star Challenge: Team scouting reports

Drew Barker leads Team Rivals at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. Get inside for a scouting report for each team.

 • Rivals.com
Parker to get to work this summer

Parker to get to work this summer

Steven Parker has a long list now, but he plans on doing something about that during the summer.

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 • Jason Howell
SCOOP HD: Jenks Keeps Rolling

SCOOP HD: Jenks Keeps Rolling

JENKS, Okla. - When you are a Jenks Trojan there is little time to rest, and though they lost a ton to graduation it's almost unbelievable how the ric

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 • Josh McCuistion
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: DBs

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: DBs

Four-star Adarius Pickett is one of the elite defensive backs ticketed for the Rivals100 Challenge. We look at the Chicago DBs.

 • Rivals.com
SCOOP HD: Parker Ready For Chicago

SCOOP HD: Parker Ready For Chicago

JENKS, Okla. - Rivals250 safety Steven Parker is preparing for the RivalsChallenge next weekend but he could be in Norman a week prior.

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 • SoonerScoop.com Staff
Smallwood Puts in the Work to Play Early

Smallwood Puts in the Work to Play Early

Almost every year one Sooner recruit surprises everyone and finds the feel ahead of schedule. Several have their eyes on Jenks, Okla. three-star recei

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 • Alex King
ScoopHD: Catching up with Steven Parker

ScoopHD: Catching up with Steven Parker

ScoopHD made a stop in Jenks this week to catch up with OU offer Steven Parker and talk about the lastest in his recruitment.

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 • Josh McCuistion
4-star safety to visit Hogs soon

4-star safety to visit Hogs soon

A member of the Rivals250 picked up an offer from Arkansas last week and is making plans to visit the Razorbacks next weekend. Come inside for details

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 • Danny West
Rivals250 DB enjoys visit for UT scrimmage

Rivals250 DB enjoys visit for UT scrimmage

Rivals250 DB Steven Parker visited Texas last week, and the Jenks (OK) product said the Longhorns made a strong impression.

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 • Jason Suchomel
Parker excited to see Michigan

Parker excited to see Michigan

Jenks (Okla.) 2014 safety Steven Parker is one of the latest recipients of a Michigan offer. The Wolverines joined the likes of Alabama, Nebraska, Tex

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 • Tim Sullivan
Parker enjoys his visit to AM

Parker enjoys his visit to AM

Jenks (Okla.) safety Steven Parker visited Texas A&M yesterday and the Rivals 250 member told AggieYell.com all about it.

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Parker to get his first look at AM

Parker to get his first look at AM

Jenks (Okla.) safety Steven Parker didn't even know there was a College Station, Texas, until a few weeks ago. Wednesday, he'll see it for himself.

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Rivals Camp Series Dallas: Stars come out

Rivals Camp Series Dallas: Stars come out

Pro-style QB Justice Hansen will be part of a loaded roster of passers when the Rivals Camp Series hits Dallas on Sunday.

 • Rob Cassidy
Horns after a new OOS DB target

Horns after a new OOS DB target

The Longhorns continue to search for top talents, and the UT coaches have identified (and verbally offered) an elite out-of-state defensive back.

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 • Jason Suchomel
DB Parker on Beavers Radar

DB Parker on Beavers Radar

Jenks High School is known as a powerhouse and a football factory in the Oklahoma prep ranks and the school is home to a safety the Beavers would love

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 • Justin Rowland
UA recruiting four-star safety

UA recruiting four-star safety

Steven Parker is on the Crimson Tide's radar.

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 • Andrew Bone
Wazzu busy, extends seven offers

Wazzu busy, extends seven offers

The Cougars' coaching staff didn't take today's holiday off, hitting the recruiting trail and offering seven 2014 prospects including several within t

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 • Britton Ransford
Parker Getting Used to All Norman has to Offer

Parker Getting Used to All Norman has to Offer

Steven Parker considered committing to Oklahoma a few months ago but on a recent trip to Norman his plans took a turn.

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 • Josh McCuistion
Remainder of Rivals250 loaded with talent

Remainder of Rivals250 loaded with talent

Jamardre Cobb, who competed in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge, is a member of the Rivals250 for 2014, presented by Under Armour.

 • Rivals.com
Steven Parker: Junior of the Year

Steven Parker: Junior of the Year

FREE: This time last year few knew who Steven Parker was. A year later, he is on every college program's wish list. But that's just part of why he is

 • Josh McCuistion
Sooners Face Series of Surprising Weekends

Sooners Face Series of Surprising Weekends

So you think that last weekend's tough loss was the end of news? Think again the Sooner Rewind breaks down the past few days and breaks some big news.

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 • Josh McCuistion
Evans Big Weekend

Evans Big Weekend

FREE STORY: In a stadium full of celebration Norman (Okla.) North linebacker Jordan Evans got a look locker room that few ever see the inside of - and

 • Josh McCuistion
Parker Says Commitment Was Just Too Soon

Parker Says Commitment Was Just Too Soon

Jenks, Okla. four-star defensive back Steven Parker had a big game weekend and then watched another. So how did two great games almost get outdone by

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 • Josh McCuistion
HD: Jenks primed for run at gold ball

HD: Jenks primed for run at gold ball

WARR ACRES, Okla.- Oklahoma '13 commit Jordan Smallwood and '14 teammate Sooner offer Steven Parker will lead Jenks into the playoffs next week lookin

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 • Eddie Radosevich
SCOOP HD: Parker Shines Against Broken Arrow

SCOOP HD: Parker Shines Against Broken Arrow

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - Coming into this season there was an equal amount of envy and intrigue regarding Jenks star Steven Parker, last Friday he gave r

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 • Josh McCuistion
Parker enjoys recent Stillwater visit

Parker enjoys recent Stillwater visit

Another of OSU's top targets for the 2014 class who was in Stillwater for the Texas game is Jenks, Oklahoma safety Steven Parker. Inside, the 6-foot-

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 • Jay Fielder
Parker Adjusts to the Recruiting Life

Parker Adjusts to the Recruiting Life

In the last few months Sooner defensive back offer Steven Parker has been gone from unknown to a hot commodity. However, last weekend he took his firs

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 • Josh McCuistion
Around the Southwest: Texas stops recruiting RSJ

Around the Southwest: Texas stops recruiting RSJ

Texas' decision to stop recruiting Ricky Seals-Jones is curious given the circumstances. More in the Around the Southwest.

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 • Jason Howell
Parkers Offer List Gets Out of State Surprise

Parkers Offer List Gets Out of State Surprise

No player has seen his stock change more in the last six months than Jenks, Okla. defensive back Steven Parker. And with a big offer recently his recr

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 • Josh McCuistion
2014 safety takes in season opener

2014 safety takes in season opener

One of the state's top junior defensive backs was able to take in OSU's season opening victory on Saturday. Inside, Jenks (OK) product Steven Parker

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 • Jay Fielder
What Will Happen with Oklahomas In-State Commits

What Will Happen with Oklahomas In-State Commits

With four in-state commitments the Sooners have a strong presence within their own state, but how will each player's teams fare in 2012?

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 • SoonerScoop.com Staff
Top junior safety has Bedlam offers

Top junior safety has Bedlam offers

One of the top 2014 in-state safety prospects to pick up an early offer from Oklahoma State is Jenks native Steven Parker. Inside, he talks with <i>O

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 • Jay Fielder
Sooners have another successful prospect camp

Sooners have another successful prospect camp

OU hosted another successful prospect camp on Sunday and SoonerScoop.com captured great photos from all the action.

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 • Carey Murdock
SCOOP HD: An Aerial Dogfight

SCOOP HD: An Aerial Dogfight

While every camp is a bit different it's hard to remember a Sooner camp that put together a more solid collection of receivers and defensive backs tha

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 • Josh McCuistion
QB Battles and New Names Highlight Day One

QB Battles and New Names Highlight Day One

2014 prospects may have been the story of the spring but a new Florida star stole the show in Norman.

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 • Josh McCuistion
UP CLOSE: Sooner Camp Gets Started

UP CLOSE: Sooner Camp Gets Started

The class of 2014 in-state quarterback battle for supremacy saw another chapter on Saturday in Norman, take a look at the best of Oklahoma's first day

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 • Josh McCuistion