Freshman update: LB Eric Striker 
December, 13, 2012
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Brandon Chatmon | ESPN.com
The road to playing time appears full of roadblocks for Oklahoma linebacker Eric Striker. Redshirt freshman Frank Shannon has emerged as a playmaker, sophomore Aaron Franklin has been solid during his time on the field, and Tom Wort and Corey Nelson remain atop the depth chart.
Nonetheless, don’t be surprised if Striker carves out a role in the Sooners defense as a sophomore. The freshman from Florida has been a contributor on special teams for much of the season and has displayed playmaking ability during practices.
Running back Brennan Clay, who goes against Striker each week in practice, has seen signs that Striker could become an asset to the Sooners defense. When asked what it’s like to go against the freshman linebacker in practice, Clay’s words were intriguing.
Nonetheless, don’t be surprised if Striker carves out a role in the Sooners defense as a sophomore. The freshman from Florida has been a contributor on special teams for much of the season and has displayed playmaking ability during practices.
Running back Brennan Clay, who goes against Striker each week in practice, has seen signs that Striker could become an asset to the Sooners defense. When asked what it’s like to go against the freshman linebacker in practice, Clay’s words were intriguing.
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