Jameel Owens to Oklahoma?

At least to the state of Oklahoma. The Muskogee High School (Muskogee, OK) wide receiver is just one of many in the fabulous 2008 WR class. Jameel Owens is listed at roughly 6-3, 215 lbs.

A '08 WR class that has names like DJ Shoemate, AJ Green and Julio Jones it is easy to see how the 6-3, 215 pounder gets lost even at his size. A sidenote: this WR class may be the best crop of pass catchers EVER.

Owens is a big powerful target. He rarely goes down at first hit and is very allusive in the open field using not only his quick feet but also his raw power to shake tacklers. His speed is legit. He has the ability to run away from corners on a regular basis. Owens also plays safety. Now, the Muskogee product will be playing offense but he is a technically sound tackler in the open field. He is fundamentally sound which illustrates coach-ability. It means that if there is something wrong with his game, it can be fixed easily.

Jameel Owens has narrowed his list to LSU, Texas Tech, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Owens as well as his head coach are saying that they would both be "shocked" if he went far from home.

So that narrows it down to Boomer Sooner and Okie State. The young wideout will announce his school of choice at the 8th Annual Army All-American game on January 5th. Owens has stated openly that he would like to be involved in the offense early.

Both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State have interesting situations. Six players caught touchdown passes in 2007 at the WR position for Oklahoma. All six have the option to return. Most likely Juaquin Iglesias returns but Malcolm Kelly could see the dollar signs and bolt for the League. Either way he will not see a lot of balls thrown his way as a true freshman. Adron Tennell will step in and fill Kelly's shoes very nicely. This does not include young TE Jermaine Gresham and RB DeMarco Murray, who both will be major parts of the offense for at least the next two seasons.

Oklahoma State loses its best WR in Adarius Bowman. The depth is much more appealing at OSU as only three WR caught more than 9 passes. The major issue here is that true frosh Dez Bryant had a nice first season and will likely be the number one target at least for one season if not two.

So if it really is about playing time then Oklahoma St has more to offer.

The only other issue to consider is how long does the staff stay in place in Stillwater? Gundy's priceless temper tantrum does not bode well for a coach losing five games a season at best.

Just a hunch here (that and I have friends *cough* at SoonerScoop.com *cough*) but I say Oklahoma is the team to beat.

Just in case,