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Top 5 three-star recruits in Oklahoma football history

Everybody knows the 5-star guys. Adrian Peterson, Gerald McCoy, Jackson Arnold etc... Most of the time these guys pan out but every now and then a two or three-star recruit will come out of nowhere and dominate the scene. Who are the top-5, 3-star recruits in Oklahoma football history?

By Brandon Self

Dec 7, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) reacts during the first quarter against the Baylor Bears in the 2019 Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports. Oklahoma Football.
Dec 7, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) reacts during the first quarter against the Baylor Bears in the 2019 Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports. Oklahoma Football. / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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#3 - Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (LB, class of 2013)

Sep 23, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive end Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (31) in action during the game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. The Sooners defeat the Bears 49-41. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive end Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (31) in action during the game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. The Sooners defeat the Bears 49-41. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

"Obo" signed with the Sooners as part of the 2013 class out of Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor). During his career in Norman, Okoronkwo played in 46 games and started 26 of them. He totaled 164 total tackles, 21 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles. His sack total of 21 ranks him 2nd in Oklahoma history for sacks by a linebacker and 7th overall.

Following his 2017 season, Okoronkwo received First Team All-American honors, co-Big 12 defensive player of the year honors, First team All-Big 12 honors, and he was named a finalist for the Bednarik and Butkus awards. Ogbo was selected in the 5th round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Rams. So far in his pro career, Ogbo has registered 109 total tackles (74 solo), 14 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. Ogbo is currently a member of the Cleveland Browns.

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