Oklahoma DB Officially Declares for NFL Draft

One other certainly one of Oklahoma’s outgoing seniors has stated his farewell to this system.

Sooners defensive again Justin Broiles, who’s out of eligibility, made identified his intentions to pursue an expert profession on Thursday by formally declaring for the NFL Draft.

“At the beginning, I wish to give all of the glory to God for permitting me to steward my time at Oklahoma,” Broiles wrote on Twitter. “There have been ups and downs, highs and lows, solar and rain. By all of it, I’m grateful for the relationships I garnered alongside the journey, the brothers I befriended. Additionally the check, trials and classes in between.

“I’m grateful for the teaching staffs who’ve helped a younger child dwell out his dream. Thanks for pushing me and never permitting something to come back straightforward. You’ve taught me what grit and willpower is all about.

“To Sooner Nation, I recognize all of the help through the years. To my supporters, thanks for sticking with me even when the clouds had been gray. Thanks for standing in my nook as we weathered the storms of life.

“Lastly, I wish to thank my household for the sacrifices you made for me at a younger age. Because of the funding you all had my desires are actuality, due to your love and sacrifice. I really like you all and I’m ceaselessly grateful for you! With a protracted collegiate profession coming to an finish I cannot wait to see what’s in retailer as we embark on this new journey of life. With that being stated, I will probably be declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft. ‘And when it come all the way down to it, I’m doubling down on myself.’”

A veteran participant, Broiles got here to Oklahoma in 2017 from close by John Marshall Excessive Faculty in Oklahoma Metropolis.

Throughout his tenure, he appeared in 57 profession video games together with all 13 in his closing season in 2022 accumulating 71 complete tackles together with three tackles for loss with one interception in his final marketing campaign in Norman.

In his closing recreation towards Florida State within the Cheez-It Bowl, Broiles picked up 5 tackles together with a cross breakup because the Sooners fell to the Seminoles 35-32 in Orlando, FL.