He’s raw, he’s young and inexperienced. Yet, he could have one of the highest long-term upsides of the freshmen on Oklahoma's roster.
Cornerback Gary Simon is just starting to tap into his potential. A high school standout on the basketball court, Simon has spent his first season on campus learning the cornerback position and preparing himself to become a bigger part of OU’s defense in 2013.
Simon has seen very limited playing time during his freshman season, recording just two tackles, but one of the Sooners' best players has seen enough to predict Simon’s future in crimson and cream.
Cornerback Gary Simon is just starting to tap into his potential. A high school standout on the basketball court, Simon has spent his first season on campus learning the cornerback position and preparing himself to become a bigger part of OU’s defense in 2013.
Simon has seen very limited playing time during his freshman season, recording just two tackles, but one of the Sooners' best players has seen enough to predict Simon’s future in crimson and cream.
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