Sterling Shepard
Sep 13, 2014; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) runs as Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Brian Randolph (37) defends during the game at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The senior wide receiver was the leading OU receiver last season, despite missing the last five games of the regular season with a lingering groin injury. Shepard was named to the All-Big 12 First Team last season and also was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award. The Sooner wide receiver also received the Disney Spirit Award along with head coach Bob Stoops.
Maxwell Award – Presented every season to the College Football Player of the Year. Teammate Samaje Perine is also on the 2015 preseason watch list for this national award.
Biletnikof Award – Shepard was a semifinalist for this award in 2014. Presented since 1995, the award recognizes college football’s most outstanding receiver. No Oklahoma Sooner has ever won this award.
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