JimBob
01-14-2009, 04:07 PM
OSU football: Coaches believe Okung will return
By BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer
Published: 1/14/2009 3:35 PM
Last Modified: 1/14/2009 3:35 PM
There still has been no official announcement from Oklahoma State's Russell Okung, but a university source said on Wednesday that "the coaches feel good" that Okung will not apply for early entry in the NFL draft.
The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Okung is a junior and eligible to enter the draft. Thursday is the deadline for underclassmen to declare their draft eligibility.
The OSU source said Okung is expected to make a formal announcement on Thursday.
Okung has made 34 consecutive starts at left tackle and apparently is the only Cowboy underclassman who is considering a jump to the draft. In each of the three seasons that Okung has been a starter, OSU has led the Big 12 in rushing.
By BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer
Published: 1/14/2009 3:35 PM
Last Modified: 1/14/2009 3:35 PM
There still has been no official announcement from Oklahoma State's Russell Okung, but a university source said on Wednesday that "the coaches feel good" that Okung will not apply for early entry in the NFL draft.
The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Okung is a junior and eligible to enter the draft. Thursday is the deadline for underclassmen to declare their draft eligibility.
The OSU source said Okung is expected to make a formal announcement on Thursday.
Okung has made 34 consecutive starts at left tackle and apparently is the only Cowboy underclassman who is considering a jump to the draft. In each of the three seasons that Okung has been a starter, OSU has led the Big 12 in rushing.