Sterling Shepard

Shepard might be the nation's top receiver if not for injury and quarterback considerations. He suffered a groin injury Nov. 1 that lingered the rest of last season, all but ending it, and, at press time, Oklahoma was entertaining a three-man QB competition among a cast of discouraging candidates. Shepard scorched defenses before the injury, catching 49 passes for 911 yards and five touchdowns in just seven games. And the Sooners offense should be much more pass-happy this year as new coordinator Lincoln Riley attempts to install an East Carolina-style offense. While poor quarterback play might limit Shepard's ceiling, increased pass attempts should prevent a decline in his numbers.