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Oklahoma State Football Signing Update
February 03, 2005 | Cowboy Football
Oklahoma State Football Signing Update
Below is a complete list of Oklahoma State University's football signees. The list is current as of 1:00 p.m., (CST).
Complete information and quotes from head coach Mike Gundy will be available by 3 p.m. (CST).
T. J. Bell, CB 5-11, 180 (4.38), DeSoto, Texas
Younger brother of former OSU and current Denver Bronco running back Tatum Bell, T.J., will come to Oklahoma State rated one of the top defensive backs in the state of Texas. Last year, as a senior, Bell was credited with 36 tackles and three interceptions to go along with 14 passes broken up. He has the same electrifying speed (4.38) as his older brother and, according to one recruiting publication, is proficient  in pass coverage and run support. Bell is an aggressive defender who was All-District after his senior season and was also a District Scholar-Athlete honoree. In addition to Oklahoma State, Bell was recruited by Kansas, Texas Tech, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas State and Utah.
Brady Bond, OL 6-6, 260 (5.0), Garber, Oklahoma
One of the top offensive line prospects in the state of Oklahoma, if not the entire region. Bond is also rated as one of the top overall prospects at any position coming out of Oklahoma this season. Following his senior season at Garber High School, Bond was named an Oklahoma Coaches' Association All-Stater and was also All-State by the Daily Oklahoman. He's already got great size and more than adequate quickness and there's no reason to think Bond won't have a chance to make an immediate impact at Oklahoma State.
Jeremy Broadway, WR 5-11, 180 (4.5), Houston, Texas (Washington HS)
Talented wide receiver prospect from Houston who committed early to Oklahoma State. Has great speed and is a smooth route runner who caught 25 passes as a high school senior for 635 yards and six touchdowns. Broadway earned many post season honors after his final prep season, including first team All-District. In addition to Oklahoma State, Broadway was courted by Texas Tech, Florida, Wisconsin, Iowa and Colorado but chose the Cowboys because "I felt like it was the best thing for me."
Larry Brown, DT 6-3, 290, (5.0), Spartanburg, SC (Georgia Military College)
Brown was a National Junior College Association All-American last year at Georgia Military College and will transfer to Oklahoma State at a position in which the Cowboys can use some immediate help. Brown is a talented defensive lineman with great size and quickness. In 2004 as a sophomore at Georgia Military, Brown was credited with 26 total tackles, nine assists and seven tackles for losses. He also had three quarterback sacks, an additional quarterback pressure and a pass deflection. One of his quarterback sacks came against South Carolina's junior varsity.
Matt Fodge, K/P 6-0, 180 (4.8), Garland Texas (Garland)
Oklahoma State adds another outstanding kicker to its stable with the addition of Garland, Texas' Matt Fodge. As as senior in 2004, Fodge was incredibly accurate as well as showing great leg strength. Last season he was successful on 10 of 12 field goals with a long of 52 yards. he also punted for an average of 42.0 yards per kick and 80 percent of his kickoffs went for touchbacks. For his high school career, Fodge connected on 26 of 33 field goals. He was a first team all-District selection as both a kicker and punter and by the Dallas Morning News.
Noah Franklin, OL 6-4, 295 (5.1), Vinita, Oklahoma (Vinita HS)
Talented line prospect out of Northeastern Oklahoma, Franklin played on the defensive side at Vinita High School but is projected as an offensive lineman at Oklahoma State. Great size (6-4, 295), Franklin suffered a knee injury against Berryhill that ended his senior season prematurely. He still garnered Oklahoma Coaches' Association All-State honors and was honorable mention All-State by the Tulsa World as well as first team All-District (3-3A). In addition to Oklahoma State, Franklin was recruited by Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Missouri and Kansas State.
Jacob Lacey, CB 5-10, 179 (4.4), Garland, Texas (Naaman Forest HS)
This first team All-District performer out of Garland, Texas is coming to Oklahoma State primarily because of new head coach Mike Gundy. Two-way performer in high school, he rushed for 1,200 yards and scored 14 touchdowns during his senior season. He also had 650 yards and one passing touchdown. Lacey was first team All-District and the offensive Most Valuable Player in District 11 5-A in 2004. He'll have a chance to make a fairly quick impact in the Oklahoma State secondary. Â In addition to Oklahoma State, Lacey had recruiting interest from Kansas, Colorado, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Andrew Lawrence, OL 6-4, 315 (5.2), Dallas, Georgia (Paulding Co.)
This talented prospect took care of his high school business on the football field and in the classroom. Lawrence was a two-year All-Region selection and an honorable mention All-State selection as a sophomore, junior and senior. Â He was also a member of the Beta Club, rewarding outstanding academic achievement. Has great size and strength. As a high school senior, Lawrence had a bench press of 380 pounds and a squat of 425 pounds.
Andrew Lewis, OL 6-5, 266 (4.9), Joplin, Missouri
Son of former Texas A&M standout Steve Lewis, Andrew has great potential as an offensive lineman. Has the size (6-5), quickness and great feet all of which combines with tremendous effort. Played both ways at Joplin High School. Was center on offense and tackle on defense. After an outstanding senior season, Lewis was recognized  as a first team All-State selection at center. Was also first team All-Conference as both center and defensive end. In addition to Oklahoma State, Lewis was courted by Southwest Missouri State and North Texas but chose the Cowboys because of Coaches Gundy and Wickline.
Ryan McBean, DE 6-5, 275 (4.87), Euless, Texas (Trinity HS)/Hinds CC, Miss.*
Junior college transfer from Hinds Community College in Mississippi, McBean is already on campus and will go through spring drills with the Cowboys. McBean was a first team All-Conference performer as a sophomore in 2004 and finished the season with 58 total tackles and seven sacks. His abilities as a defensive linemen should benefit the Cowboys immediately. Had a stellar prep career at Trinity High School in Euless, Texas. He was a first team All-District selection after his senior season as well as District Defensive Most Valuable Player and First Team All-District by the Dallas Morning News. He chose Oklahoma State over Arkansas, Mississippi, Southern Mississippi and Texas A&M.
Calvin Mickens, DB 6-2, 185 (4.67), Beaumont, Texas (Ozen HS)
One of the top rated defensive back prospects in Texas and a two-way star a year ago at Ozen High School in Beaumont, Texas. Mickens is rated a three-star prospect and one of the top 100 prospects in Texas, regardless of position, by Rivals.com. On the defensive side of the ball in 2004, Mickens had 62 total tackles, four interceptions, caused two fumbles and recovered three fumbles. He had an amazing 10 blocked field goal tries and 10 passes broken up. On the offensive side, Mickens had 13 receptions for 360 yards and four touchdowns. His post season honors included First Team All-District, a member of the Port Arthur News' Elite 22 and the Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team. He had a 70-yard interception return for a touchdown against Houston Worthing. Nebraska, Auburn, Tulsa and UTEP also recruited Mickens.
T. J. Minor, DE 6-4, 240 (4.9), Houston, Texas (Westside)
Minor will head for Oklahoma State after an outstanding high school career, topped with a senior season after which he was named  first team All-Greater Houston as well as All-District, District Defensive Most Valuable Player. His senior season statistics included  87 total tackles 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three pass deflections. He had a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown as a high school freshman. Minor has great size and speed and natural football instincts that will give him a chance to make an impact fairly quickly at Oklahoma State.
Quinton Moore, CB 5-11, 185 (4.4), Pearland, Texas (Pearland)
This talented defensive back will bring loads of speed and physical play to the table when he arrives in Stillwater. One of the top-rated and most sought after defensive back prospects in the State of Texas. Arizona, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas State and Texas Tech all joined Oklahoma State in recruiting this talented prospect. As a high school senior, Moore had 108 total tackles, two interceptions, five pass deflections, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal. For his efforts, Moore was named first team All-District and was the District Most Valuable Player. He was also All Greater Houston.
Alex Odiari, LB 6-1, 225 (4.6), Carrollton, Texas (Hebron HS)
One of the better linebacker prospects in Texas, Odiari will come to Oklahoma State after an impressive high school career and with all the physical tools to become a very good player in division I-A. For his senior season, Odiari had 108 total tackles, 18 tackles for losses eight quarterback sacks and one fumble return for a touchdown. His 4.5 speed will certainly be an asset for the Oklahoma State defense. Odiari was a High School All-American according to recruiting guru Max Emfinger and was also First Team Dallas Morning News All Metro, First Team All-District and the District Defensive Most Valuable Player. Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, TCU and Arkansas all recruited this talented defender.
Ricky Price, CB 6-0, 175 (4.5), Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls HS)
Defensive back prospect, and a good one, out of Cypress High School in talent rich Houston. Two-way starter in high school as a wide receiver and defensive back. The Most Valuable Player in  Max Emfinger's High School All American game with 11 receptions for 198 yards and three touchdowns. He was a First Team All-District performer on offense and defense and was also recruited by Missouri. Led his high school secondary in tackles as a senior.
Josh Pinaire, DT 6-5, 290 (4.7), Derby, Kansas/Hutchinson CC*
Junior college transfer from Hutchinson, Kansas CC, Pinaire is already on campus and will go through spring drills when they begin on March 5. Pinaire was an outstanding prep player at Derby High School in Kansas and carried that career forward at Hutchinson. At Derby, Pinaire was an All-State and All-District performer for coach Tom Young on the defensive line. At Hutchinson, he was First Team All-Jayhawk Conference as a sophomore after registering 58 total tackles, 31 of which were unassisted. He also had 14 tackles for losses, three quarterback sacks, one fumble recovery and one interception.
Eric Preast, LB 6-2, 215 (4.6), Sulphur, Oklahoma (Sulphur HS)
Prep Star Magazine calls Eric Preast one of the top overall prospects in the state of Oklahoma. He is a very talented linebacker prospect who has outstanding speed (4.6) and a 6-2 frame that already carries 215 pounds. At Sulphur High School, he was the team-leader in tackles and was an Oklahoma Coaches' Association All-State pick. Was also All-State by the Daily Oklahoman and Tulsa World. Oklahoma State got  his signature over Kansas, Iowa State and Tulsa.
Zac Robinson, QB 6-3, 187 (4.5), Littleton, Colo. (Chatfield HS)
Generally regarded as one of the top athletes in the state of Colorado, Robinson is certainly one of the most sought after quarterback prospects among this year's class but is also coveted as a receiver. In high school, he caught 39 passes for 850 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior. Rivals.com rates Robinson a three-star prospect and the 10th-ranked dual threat quarterback prospect in the country. They also rate him the ninth-best prospect in Colorado, regardless of position. As a quarterback last season, Robinson had 1,475 passing  yards and 15 touchdowns. He threw just six interceptions. He also had 1,078 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. His honors were almost endless but included First Team All Colorado, First Team All-State, Jefferson Country Offensive Most Valuable Player and All Conference as both a quarterback and punter. Oklahoma State recruited Robinson, as did Kansas State, Oklahoma, Colorado, Colorado State and Arizona State.
Andre Sexton, DB 6-1, 190 (4.38), Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls HS)
Outstanding prospect with size and speed, Sexton had an amazing high school career at Cypress Falls in Houston. As a senior, he recorded 126 tackles and also had three interceptions seven fumble recoveries, three blocked punts, two blocked field goals and also had a pair of special teams touchdowns. He blocked a potential game-winning extra point in an overtime game against Jersey Village. He was named the Houston Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Year as well as First Team All-Greater Houston, First-Team All-District and the District Defensive Most Valuable Player in class 17-5A. One publication describes Sexton as an aggressive and physical safety who reads the run well and shows real strength in making tackles.
Kevin White, RB 6-3, 208 (4.45), DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto HS)
Oklahoma State went back to DeSoto High School for another outstanding prospect. White already has great physical tools and would project into a solid college future. During his senior season, White rushed for 501 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns. He participated in Oklahoma State's summer camps and was an early commitment for the Cowboys. In addition to OSU, White was recruited by Baylor and Kansas.
Tevin Williams, WR 6-3, 215 (4.4), Stillwater, Oklahoma/Northeastern A&M*
Was originally recruited out of Stillwater High School by Oklahoma State and, after a two-year stint at Northeastern A&M in Miami, Williams will be on campus this semester to go through spring drills with the Cowboys. As a wide receiver and cornerback for Bill Defee at Stillwater High, Williams was All-State, All-Conference and All-District. He was also All-Conference in basketball as a guard and in track as a sprinter. His career at NEO was also impressive. He had over 1,000 yards on 60 receptions and 10 touchdowns. At NEO, he played for Coach Dale Patterson, currently OSU's assistant director of football operations and his son, Steve.
*denotes players that are already enrolled and on campus
