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Oklahoma recruiting report card: Class of 2016 offers several early gems

Having had just one season to play in Norman, it's probably too early to judge Oklahoma's recruiting class of 2016. However, several true freshmen found ways to shine during the Sooners' 9-0 run through the Big 12 and Sugar Bowl victory.

Best player

Caleb Kelly, LB

This one's a no-brainer. Although it took Kelly a few games to adjust to the speed and physicality of college football, he was the star of Oklahoma's season-ending Sugar Bowl win over Auburn.

Kelly saw actions in 11 games as a true freshman, tallying 36 tackles -- including 22 solo and three for-loss -- and a sack.