#TBT – When They Were Here - Oklahoma State University Athletics

STILLWATER – The NFL season starts this week and nine Oklahoma State players are active in the league. A throwback look at the collegiate career of each of those players:

Dan Bailey | Kicker | Dallas Cowboys
At Oklahoma State

Originally came to Oklahoma State as a walk-on, but blossomed to become the 2010 winner of the Lou Groza Award presented to the nation's top collegiate kicker
2010 All-American by the Associated Press
2010 Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year
Set an NCAA record for points scored by a kicker in a single season when he scored 149 points in 2010.
Set an Oklahoma State record with 27 field goals his senior year.
Set an Oklahoma State record by successfully converting 182 consecutive PAT attempts.

Dez Bryant | Receiver | Dallas Cowboys
At Oklahoma State

Consensus All-American as a sophomore in 2008
2008 runner-up for the Biletnikoff Award, presented to the nation's top receiver
2008 Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year
Set an Oklahoma State record with 19 touchdown receptions in 2008.
Ranked third nationally with 114.0 receiving yards per game and ranked second in the country with 9.7 points scored per game in 2008.
Was third in the country with 17.9 yards per punt return

Perrish Cox | Cornerback | Tennessee Titans
At Oklahoma State

Earned All-America honors from the Associated Press and The Sporting News as a senior in 2009.
One of the most feared return men in the country early in his career who developed into a shut-down cornerback by his senior year.
As a senior, he led the nation with 1.73 passes defended per game and had four interceptions.
Ended his career as the Big 12 Conference's all-time leader in kickoff return yards with 2,804. His final numbers included a then-OSU record with four kickoffs returned for touchdowns and two punts returned for scores.
In 2008, he averaged 29.8 yards per kickoff return.

Justin Gilbert | Cornerback | Pittsburgh Steelers
At Oklahoma State

Consensus All-American as a senior in 2013.
Intercepted seven passes and returned two of them for touchdowns in 2013, en route to being a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented to the nation's top defensive back.
Finished his career with six kickoffs returned for touchdowns, a mark that was one shy of the NCAA career record.
Made an immediate impact in Stillwater, returning two kickoffs for touchdowns as a true freshman in 2010.
His first year as a defensive starter – 2011 – saw him intercept five passes, return two more kickoffs for touchdowns and earn defensive MVP honors at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.

Emmanuel Ogbah | Linebacker | Cleveland Browns
At Oklahoma State

2015 All-American by The Sporting News and by the Walter Camp Football Foundation
2015 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year
Ranked fourth in the nation with 13.0 sacks in 2015 and finished the season as the NCAA active leader with 28.0 career sacks, despite playing only three seasons.
His 19 quarterback hurries in 2015 not only set an Oklahoma State record, but it more than doubled the previous mark of eight.

Russell Okung | Offensive Line | Denver Broncos
At Oklahoma State

The most decorated offensive lineman in Oklahoma State history was a 2009 unanimous All-American and finalist for the Outland Trophy, presented to the nation's top interior lineman (offense or defense)
A four-year starter for the Cowboys. During those four years, Oklahoma State led the Big 12 in rushing every season – a feat that had never been accomplished in Stillwater before his arrival.
Faced the nation's leader in sacks twice during his OSU career and in both cases, did not allow a sack.

Brandon Pettigrew | Tight End | Detroit Lions
At Oklahoma State

2008 finalist for the John Mackey Award presented to the nation's top tight end.
2007 first-team All-Big 12 selection
Set Oklahoma State records for both receptions (112) and receiving yards (1,450) by a tight end.
Mike Gundy has referred to him as perhaps the most influential player in Oklahoma State's rise to prominence, crediting his dynamic leadership, toughness and passion for the team.

Lane Taylor | Offensive Line | Green Bay Packers
At Oklahoma State

Unanimous first-team All-Big 12 selection by the coaches in 2012. Also earned first-team All-Big 12 honors by the Associated Press that same season.
Emerged from off of the depth chart to take over starting duties at right guard his freshman year and never gave up his spot, finishing his career with 47 starts.
First-team Academic All-Big 12 honoree in 2009.
Three of Oklahoma State's top four years in scoring offense and each of the top three in total offense came with Taylor starting.

Brandon Weeden | Quarterback | Houston Texans
At Oklahoma State

Originally came to Oklahoma State as a walk-on, but became the top quarterback in school history and led the Cowboys to the 2011 Big 12 championship.
2010 first-team All-Big 12 selection.
Quarterbacked the Cowboys to the best two-year stretch of the modern era, leading Oklahoma State to a 23-3 record as a starter, including a 12-1 mark away from Boone Pickens Stadium.
OSU averaged 46.5 points per game with him as the starting quarterback.
Left Oklahoma State with nearly every major school passing record.
Four times in his career did he throw at least five touchdown passes in a game.

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