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04/27/2009 - A closer look at the Giants' picks: Round 5/151 -- Rhett Bomar, QB, 6-2, 224, Sam Houston State...Bomar started as a glittering recruit by Oklahoma and as a redshirt freshman was named All-Big 12 quarterback. But then a series of infractions caused him to be suspended from the team, at which point he abandoned his scholarship and enrolled at Sam Houston State. Has a ton of talent but must find a coach who can channel it.

04/15/2009 - Among the NFL draft prospects visiting Rams Park this week are quarterback Rhett Bomar of Sam Houston State and wide receiver Demetrius Byrd of Louisiana State. The addition of those two names brings to 24 the number of confirmed pre-draft visitors to Rams Park. Dimissed from the University of Oklahoma in the summer of 2006, Bomar flourished in two seasons at Sam Houston State where he threw for 5,564 yards and 37 touchdowns combined in 2007 and 08. He is the fourth quarterback known to be paying a pre-draft visit to Rams Park this week, joining Southern California's Mark Sanchez, Kansas State's Josh Freeman, and Fresno State's Thomas Brandstater. - Jim Thomas, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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  • Overview

    After a troubling 2006 offseason that saw Bomar dismissed from the University of Oklahoma, the quarterback was hoping to play football at Sam Houston State. The NCAA ruled him ineligible, but granted him permission to return to the field in 2007. In just two seasons with the Bearkats, he would go on to become the school's all-time passer, amassing 5,564 yards in 19 games.

    Bomar's 6,157 yards in total offense and 417 pass completions also established SHSU marks. His 37 touchdown passes are just two shy of the school record of 39 by Dustin Long, and his 49 total touchdowns (including 12 rushing), set another Bearkats career record.

    At Grand Prairie High School, Bomar lettered three times in football, setting school records for career pass yardage and completions. Playing for his father, Jerry, he earned first-team All-State, All-Area and District MVP honors as a junior, adding All-Area and All-District recognition as a sophomore. A broken hand cut short his senior campaign, as he played in just seven games after participating in 10 contests in each of his first two seasons.

    Bomar was named an All-American Scholar-Athlete at the U.S. Army High School All-American Game. He was also selected the Outstanding Quarterback at the EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Camp. He threw for 6,097 yards and 58 touchdowns, completing 62.1 percent of his pass attempts, as he also rushed for 1,623 yards with 33 scores and averaged 286.0 yards per game in total offense while appearing in 27 contests.

    Despite his hand injury, Bomar accounted for 27 touchdowns his senior year, as he passed for 1,400 yards and 15 scores while being intercepted six times. He scored 12 touchdowns on the ground and totaled 542 rushing yards on 80 attempts while completing 90 of 147 passes (61.2 percent). The three-time Academic All-District pick racked up 2,860 yards and 25 touchdowns through the air, connecting on 163 of 265 throws with 11 interceptions as a junior. He also rushed for 717 yards on 119 carries and 11 touchdowns that season.

    As a sophomore, Bomar threw for 1,837 yards and 18 touchdowns while also gaining 364 yards and 10 scores on the ground. Also an accomplished baseball player, he earned All-Area and All-District recognition as a junior.

    Bomar enrolled at Oklahoma, where he spent the 2004 season redshirting on the scout team. The following season, Bomar was named Freshman All-American third-team by The Sporting News, Academic All-Big 12 Conference first-team and honorable mention All-Big 12, as he started 11 contests for the Sooners. The Holiday Bowl MVP hit on 167 of 308 passes (54.22 percent) for a school freshman single-season record 2,018 yards, 10 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also scored four times while generating 184 yards on 89 carries (2.1 avg).

    That season would be Bomar's last at Oklahoma. In late May, 2006, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of being a minor in possession of alcohol. He was sentenced to six months of probation and was required to pay court costs and an administrative fee. That was just the beginning of a troubling offseason.

    In August, Bomar was dismissed from the Sooners team after an investigation revealed he broke NCAA rules through his employment at a local car dealership (accepted payment for more work than he performed). He enrolled at Sam Houston State in September, 2006, but it was not until early November that the NCAA ruled him ineligible to play for the Bearkats that season. He was given clearance to return to college football in 2007, giving him two years of remaining eligibility.

    In his first season at Sam Houston State, Bomar ranked eighth in the nation and second in the Southland Conference with an average of 290.56 yards per game in total offense. He started the team's first nine games, missing the end of the season after injuring his left knee before halftime vs. Nicholls State.

    He finished his first season as a Bearkat by throwing for 2,209 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions on 172 of 291 chances (59.11 percent). He gained 2,615 yards in total offense, as he added seven more scores and 406 yards on 87 rushing attempts (4.7 avg).

    Bomar received All-Southland Conference second-team accolades in 2008. He ranked second in the nation in total offense (354.2 ypg) and fourth in passing yardage (335.5 ypg), as he completed 245 of 436 tosses (56.19 percent) that included 27 touchdowns against 13 interceptions. He also scored five times rushing in the ten games he appeared in.

    Analysis

    Strengths: Adequate height and size, with strong bicep development. His quick release and arm strength allow him to throw accurately over the middle, across the field or on the run (to his left and right) from under center or the shotgun. Displayed above-average mobility, even early in the season when wearing a brace to protect a torn left ACL suffered late in 2007 (missed last two games). Can move within the pocket to find a passing lane and keep defenses honest by running for first downs (and more).

    Weaknesses: Strong leader, but straddles the line between confident and cocky. Lacks the size that can propel FCS quarterbacks like Joe Flacco into the first round. Locks onto receivers and gets stuck in the pocket (leading to sacks) if his primary read is not available. Needs a bit more air under this deep throws and must take some zip off short touch throws. Threw 13 interceptions in 2008, usually when trying to force a ball deep to keep his team in the ballgame.

    Compares To: JONATHAN "J.P." LOSMAN, ex-Buffalo -- Yes, they are both blessed with great arm strength and show good mobility running with the ball, but sometimes their confidence can be taken for cockiness and arrogance. Bomar showed at the Senior Bowl that he can make all the throws, but he looked like he tried to carry the team on his shoulders too much last year. That, coupled by his tendency to lock on to his primary target too long and a noticeable drop in his production as a runner, makes you wonder if he is just a rifle-armed passer who will be carrying a clipboard for the majority of his career. The jury is out, and he certainly did not take the world by storm during two years playing against inferior competition at Sam Houston State.

    Scouting Report

    GENERAL REPORT: GRADE: 6.36

    Body Structure: Bomar lacks the size you look for in an NFL quarterback, but displays a strong throwing arm thanks to good upper body and biceps development. He has wide shoulders with a tight midsection, adequate lower body muscle tone, but his frame could be at maximum growth potential, as more weight could impact his overall quickness.

    Athletic Ability: Bomar displays a strong right arm that can make all the NFL type throws, especially when asked to drive the ball into the deep third of the secondary. He throws with good velocity and has enough foot quickness to get back and set up in his drive from under center. He shows the loose hips to be able to move around the pocket to avoid and escape pressure, but for some reason, he failed to recognize back-side pressure in 2008 like he did in the past, resulting in a high amount of sacks (sacked just three times in nine games in 2007, but was leveled 19 times as a senior). He can make things happen with his feet (16 touchdowns in 31 games) as well as his arm and shows functional quickness in his running style. He has the excellent arm strength to roll out and throw on the move and enough balance in his set-up to put the ball down and run with it. GRADE: 7.0

    Football Sense: Bomar is a bit of a gambler who might have had too much confidence in his arm, or felt that he could dominate the lower level of competition. But for a player that claims to be able to make all the throws, he does make questionable decisions trying to thread the needle and throw into tight area (interceptions increased from six in 2007 to 13 in 2008). He is a smart player who picks things up fast and comes from a football family, but he needs to put more air behind his deep outs and stop firing bullets underneath (needs to learn how to vary the speed on his pass attempts). He will generally make good body adjustments on the fly and shows awareness to deliver the ball on time, but his penchant for challenging defenses so much brings up a bit of a red flag. He needs to do a better job of making checks on the field and will get into a rhythm where he just eyes his primary target rather than looking off and this brought about his high sacks total in 2008. GRADE: 6.3

    Character: Bomar plays with confidence that borders on cockiness and arrogance. He's had a few minor off-field issues and was dismissed from Oklahoma when it was discovered he was being paid for a job he really never had. He comes from a football family, as his dad was his high school coach, but you have to wonder if the NFL veterans on his future team will put up with any maturity issues. GRADE: 5.5

    Competitiveness: Bomar is certainly a confident player who plays with good poise and is not the type that will let a bad play linger in his mind. He plays with good aggression and will not hesitate to get in the face of an opponent. He is a vocal and emotional player, known for his on-field intensity. He plays with good confidence and will step up in the pocket and absorb hits rather than panic under the face of pressure. He is tough under pressure and will take a punishing shot, but bounce back up quickly. GRADE: 6.5

    Work Habits: Bomar has a nicely developed upper body and takes pride in his offseason training program. He does the little extras after practice and plays within the team structure. He takes well to hard coaching and his upper body shows that he can put up the weights. GRADE: 6.5

    ATHLETIC REPORT. GRADE: 6.06

    Set Up: Bomar shows the quick feet and balance to get back and set up in a hurry on his drive back from center. He is equally effective dropping back and unleashing the ball or running to either side to fire on the move or from the outside hash. He stands tall in the pocket, showing efficient mechanics and ball position. He has the body control to slide in the pocket and when he keeps his feet under him, displays the ability to throw on the move. He gets good depth in his pass drop (3-5 step) and shows good upper and lower body mechanics. GRADE: 6.4

    Reading Defenses: Bomar is a bit of a gambler and his high risk throws are sure to get under the skin of an NFL position coach. He got into this rhythm in 2008 where he would throw into double coverage and also would take a sack rather than throw the ball away or run with it. He shows good awareness when given time to set his feet and step into his throws, but he needs to do a better job of anticipating his receivers before they come out of their breaks. He just had an urgency to make something happen out of nothing and this resulted in him forcing his throws too often, especially during the second half of his senior year. Even with his nimble feet, he is not considered a player who can be creative running with the ball. He is willing to take a sack rather than throw the ball up for grabs, but he just seems to spend a lot of time hanging on to his primary targets. GRADE: 5.2

    Release: Bomar has a quick over-the-top release with just a hint of a small wind up (less when throwing on the move) and shows good feet throughout his delivery. He gets the ball out of his hand quickly and throws a tight deep ball with good spin on it. He is effective at planting his feet before throwing, but will throw off his back foot at times, taking some velocity off his passes. The ball does come of his hand with good zip though. On the move, he will throw with more so with a three-quarter release, which lets him get the ball out quicker. GRADE: 6.5

    Arm Strength: Bomar has one of the stronger arms in this draft. He has the power and velocity to make all of his throws, but needs to work on his touch (needs to do a better job of airing out his deep throws and taking something off when working underneath). He can make a nice living by throwing into tight spots and delivering a rope 30 yards down field with that arm. GRADE: 7.3

    Accuracy: Bomar can be very accurate, but patience is not really a virtue for him and he runs too hot and cold during the game. He needs to develop better touch on his short throws, which come off his hands with too much zip. He flashes the arm power to fire the deep ropes, as he has the ability to put the ball on the outside shoulder and hit his receivers in stride, when he sets his feet before unleashing. He just needs to not gamble so much firing right into tight coverage. GRADE: 6.2

    Touch: This is one area that Bomar needs to develop better. He doesn't play with great awareness, as he makes too many mistakes and fires the ball too hard for receivers to adjust on short routes. When patient, he can hit receivers on time and he does throw a lot of quick tosses, but must be more conscious of his receivers before they come out of their breaks, so they won't have to adjust so much. He is just going to need to work on varying the speed when executing on fade routes, screens and short throws. GRADE: 5.1

    Poise: Bomar keeps defenses honest, as he is a threat to run with the ball. He did try to do too much for a mediocre team down the stretch in 2008, leading to six interceptions, seven sacks, two fumbles and 21 passes being deflected in his final three games, though. He shows good poise in the pocket, but by eyeballing his primary target longer than he should, it led to a high amount of sacks. He won't get rattled by the pass rush much, but when the pocket collapses he has the change of direction agility and body control to gain positive yardage with his feet. He shows good courage and lots of confidence in his ability, but needs to make quicker decisions in order to get the ball away quicker when under duress, as it leads to a lot of pass breakups. He does have the ability to throw with defenders in his face. GRADE: 6.2

    Leadership: Bomar plays with good confidence, but some might label him as arrogant. He can run the huddle and the team, but you wonder if players will rally around him, as he comes off as too cocky to be labeled one of the guys. GRADE: 5.4

    Pocket Movement: Bomar has the balance and loose hips to flow to his left or right with good acceleration and body control. He has the arm strength to make plays on the move and will not hesitate to put the ball down and run with it, when he has no other recourse. He knows when to step up in the pocket and while he got sacked more than he should as a senior, he has the slide agility to escape (just tried to make things happen and held on to the ball too long, letting the defense get a good piece of him). He lacks great timed speed, but has the nimble feet and cutback ability to run to the second level (has 30 runs of 25 yards or longer during his career and 16 touchdowns on 257 carries). He shows the ability to move around and step up in the pocket, and is not the type that will look to move at the first sign of pressure. He throws better from the right hash than the left, but does not lose velocity on the move, even on the times he throws off his back foot. When he sees defensive schemes develop, he works hard to adjust, as he has the change of direction agility to get enough movement to avoid the rush, but needs to show better vision for defenders coming from the backside (note: he might have lost some of his quickness from 2007 due to a knee injury that year, as he seemed to get caught too often when trying to run with the ball in 2008, not showing the elusiveness he displayed in the past). GRADE: 6.2

    Scrambling Ability: Bomar can tuck the ball and run with it, even though he played with a brace to protect his damaged left knee in 2008. He can throw with good accuracy on the move and can make the tough passes when he sets his feet. For his own protection, you hope he would do a better job of sliding and eluding rather than tuck the ball and run right at the defender with it. He was better getting the ball downfield with his arm rather than his feet in 2008, but that could be due to recovering from his 2007 knee injury (questions arise that the knee injury might have reduced his once impressive agility and foot speed, going from 4.64 in the 40-yard dash in 2007 to 4.75 last year). He improved to 4.70 at the combine). GRADE: 6.1

    Compares To: JONATHAN "J.P." LOSMAN, ex-Buffalo -- Yes, they are both blessed with great arm strength and show good mobility running with the ball, but sometimes their confidence can be taken for cockiness and arrogance. Bomar showed at the Senior Bowl that he can make all the throws, but he looked like he tried to carry the team on his shoulders too much last year. That, coupled by his tendency to lock on to his primary target too long and a noticeable drop in his production as a runner, makes you wonder if he is just a rifle-armed passer who will be carrying a clipboard for the majority of his career. The jury is out, and he certainly did not take the world by storm during two years playing against inferior competition at Sam Houston State.

    OVERALL GRADE: 6.11

    --Report by Dave-Te' Thomas

    Career Notes

    In his one season at Oklahoma in 2005, Bomar's 2,018 yards passing set a school single-season record for freshmen … That season, his 11 starting assignments matched Eric Moore (1995) for most starts in a season by a Sooner freshman quarterback … In just two seasons at Sam Houston State, Bomar set the school career record with 5,564 yards passing, topping the old mark of 4,902 yards by Arthur Louis (1977-80) … His 417 pass completions topped the previous Bearkats all-time record of 333 by Dustin Long (2004) … Gained 6,157 yards in total offense at SHSU, surpassing the old school career record of 4,269 yards by Reggie Lewis (1984-87) … His 49 total touchdowns (37 passing, 12 rushing) topped the old school all-time record of 42 by Arthur Louis and only Dustin Long (39) had more touchdown passes in a career at Sam Houston State … Bomar became just the third player in school history to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a season (3,355 in 2008), joining Long (4,588 in 2004) and Josh McCown (3,481 in 2001) … His 27 touchdown passes in 2008 rank behind McCown (32 in 2001) and Long (39 in 2004) on the school single-season record list … Gained 509 yards in total offense vs. Southeastern Louisiana in 2008, topped only by Dustin Long's 598 yards vs. McNeese State in 2004 on the school single-game record chart … In 2007, Bomar became the first player in school history to throw for more than 300 yards and rush for more than 100 yards in the same game, accomplishing that feat vs. North Dakota State (358 passing/103 rushing).

    2008 Season

    All-Southland Conference second-team selection … Started ten games, as he ranked second in the nation in total offense (354.2 ypg) and fourth in passing yardage (335.5 ypg) … Connected on 245 of 436 passes (56.19 percent) for 3,355 yards, 27 touchdowns and thirteen interceptions … Scored five times on 81 carries for 187 yards (2.3 avg), as he participated in 517 total plays for 3,542 yards, accounting for 32 total touchdowns … Helped convert 57 of 151 third-down plays (37.75 percent), as 139 of his 245 pass completions produced first downs … Sacked 19 times for losses of 130 yards and had 44 of 436 pass attempts (10.09 percent) deflected by the opposition … Turned the ball over once on three fumbles … Led a unit that ranked fourth in the nation in passing offense (338.0 ypg) and fifth in total offense (457.3 ypg) … Had ten pass completions for at least 50 yards or longer, including an 80-yarder vs. McNeese State.

    2008 Game Analysis

    East Central Oklahoma … Bomar opened the season with twelve first downs among his 14 completions of 22 passes, good for 198 yards and four touchdowns in a 58-14 victory … Catron Houston caught scoring strikes of 7 and 24 yards from Bomar, as the QB's longest touchdown pass was caught by James Aston for 49 yards.

    Kansas … Bomar must have felt he was back in the Big 12 Conference facing one of his old rivals, but it was not a memorable reunion, as he was sacked twice for minus 11 yards and intercepted three times … Finished the day with 340 yards and a touchdown (46 yards to Justin Wells to end a 4-play, 79-yard third quarter series) on 26 of 46 attempts.

    Gradner-Webb … The Bearkats quarterback connected on 22 of 29 chances (75.9 percent) for 340 yards and five touchdowns, adding 20 yards and a score on four carries in a 49-33 win … 14 of Bomar's completions were good for first downs … SHSU started the scoring in the opening quarter with a 19-yard pass from Bomar to Jason Madkins, but the Bulldogs (2-2) tied the score 7-7 on a 2-yard scoring run from Brandon Jackson with 9:57 remaining in the frame … Bomar connected with James Aston on touchdown passes of 10- and 23-yards to give the Bearkats a 21-10 lead in the first … He threw a 40-yard touchdown to Justin Wells, then Bomar added a 7-yard scoring pass to Madkins, helping the Bearkats to a 42-10 halftime lead … After Bomar opened the third quarter with a 2-yard scoring run that put the Bearkats up 49-10, Gardner-Webb would respond with 23-consecutive points to get back into the game … Bomar earned Southland Conference Player of the Week honors, as he became just the second player in school history (Dustin Long in 2004) to produced six touchdowns (five passing, one rushing) in a game.

    Central Arkansas … Bomar delivered his third consecutive 300-yard passing performance, as he gained 361 yards with three touchdowns and one interception on 29 of 47 tries, as he also rushed 15 times for 64 yards and a score … He was also sacked four times for minus 26 yards in a tough 48-46 loss … Catron Houston snared a 31-yard scoring strike from Bomar to end a 7-play, 75-yard game-opening possession … He later connected with Houston again on a 9-yard touchdown toss.

    McNeese State … It was another rough night for the senior quarterback, as he made just 18 of 39 throws for 237 yards and two touchdowns, but fumbled once, was picked off once and sacked three times … He unleashed an 80-yard touchdown bomb to Chris Lucas in the third frame and with 0:18 left in the game, found Trey Payne with a 14-yard score.

    Northwestern State (La.) … Bomar had his fourth 300-yard showing in his last five games, as he generated 314 yards on 23 of 47 passes that included two touchdowns, but he was also picked off once and had six of his pass attempts deflected … He connected with Chris Lucas on a 47-yard scoring strike and with time expiring, he threw a 17-yard touchdown to Jake Lebens.

    Stephen F. Austin … The Bearkats passer hit on 20 of 34 throws for 328 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-31 overtime decision, but was intercepted once and sacked twice for losses of 17 yards … On the team's first series, he threw a 55-yard touchdown to Caltron Houston … Houston would later catch a 66-yard scoring bomb from Bomar in the second stanza and a 64-yard touchdown in the third frame.

    Nicholls State … Bomar collected 394 yards with a pair of touchdowns on 25 of 48 throws, but was sacked three times, intercepted twice and had seven other attempts deflected … His 27-yard touchdown pass to Jason Madkins in the fourth quarter capped a 9-play, 86-yard possession.

    Southeastern Louisiana … Bomar accounted for a career-high 506 yards on 36 of 69 passes that included two touchdowns and two interceptions, but also had twelve others throws batted down by the opposition and was sacked three times, turning the ball over once on a fumble … He opened the game with a 73-yard scoring strike to Caltron Houston and came back to Houston with a 76-yard touchdown bomb in the third quarter.

    Texas State … The senior quarterback closed out his career by completing 33 of 55 throws for 387 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in a 48-45 overtime loss … The game went into overtime when Jason Madkins caught a 27-yard scoring pass from Bomar with four seconds left in regulation … Sam Houston State had opened up a 14-0 lead on Bomar's 25-yard scoring pass to Trey Payne in the first quarter.

    2007 Season

    All-Southland Conference honorable mention … Started the team's first nine games, but sat out the last two contests after suffered a left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear just before halftime vs. Nicholls State … Still managed to rank eighth in the nation with an average of 354.20 yards per game in total offense … Completed 172 of 291 passes (59.11 percent) for 2,209 yards, ten touchdowns and just six interceptions … Was sacked only three times for the season, as he added 406 yards and seven touchdowns on 87 carries (4.7 avg) … Participated in 378 plays, gaining 2,615 yards in total offense.

    2007 Game Analysis

    Angelo State … After more than a year away from the game, Bomar took his first snaps as a Bearkat, completing 16 of 24 throws for 204 yards, a touchdown and an interception, as he also ran for a score and 24 yards on eight carries … His first touchdown pass for SHSU was good for 64 yards to Justin Wells … He also bolted for an 8-yard score on a bootleg that capped a 13-play, 93-yard series before halftime.

    Arkansas-Monticello … Bomar followed with 17 of 26 tosses for 257 yards and three touchdowns, as he also ran for a score in a 48-10 romp … He closed out an 80-yard, 6-play first quarter drive with a 12-yard scoring run … Darnell Jones caught a 56-yard touchdown from Bomar in the third quarter.

    North Dakota State … Bomar became the first player in school history to run for over 100 yards and pass for over 300 yards in the same game, as he totaled 358 yards with four touchdowns and one interception on 36 of 61 passes and carried 17 times for 103 yards in a 41-38 loss … His longest touchdown strike was a 55-yarder to Justin Wells in the fourth quarter.

    Oklahoma State … Facing a Big 12 Conference foe for the first time since 2005, Bomar collected 270 yards on 22 of 49 attempts, but was sacked twice and intercepted once in a 39-3 loss.

    Central Arkansas … The quarterback gained 241 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions on 22 of 38 throws … In the third quarter, he capped a 68-yard, 7-play drive with a 17-yard scoring strike to Trey Payne.

    McNeese State … Bomar delivered on 22 of 35 passes for 277 yards and rushed 12 times for 39 yards … His only touchdown pass was caught by Chris Poullard for 20 yards.

    Northwestern State (La.) … The Bearkats passer gained 192 yards on 12 of 22 attempts, but it was his feet that helped Sam Houston State break a four-game losing streak, as he ran for three touchdowns and 83 yards on nine carries … Late in the second quarter, he broke free for a 59-yard scoring scamper … In the third frame, Bomar capped a 9-play, 80-yard possession with a 17-yard touchdown jaunt … He found Trey Payne with a 17-yard touch-down pass on the next series, followed by a 12-yard touchdown run.

    Stephen F. Austin … Bomar hit on 15 of 20 tosses (75.0 percent) for 251 yards and carried ten times for 67 yards, including two scores … In the second quarter, he ran for a pair of 10-yard touchdowns, including one that concluded an 8-play, 98-yard possession.

    Nicholls State … Bomar's season would come to an end two minutes prior to halftime due to a left knee injury, but before he left, he connected on 10 of 16 throws for 159 yards and ran six times for 26 yards … He injured the knee on a draw play with less than two minutes to play until halftime. Bomar kept the ball and ran toward the left sideline, where he was hit after a three-yard gain.

    2006 Season

    Transferred to Sam Houston State, but the NCAA ruled he was ineligible to play.

    2005 Season

    Freshman All-American third-team selection by The Sporting News … All-Big 12 Conference honorable mention … Earned Holiday Bowl MVP honors … Took over the starting job in the second game at Oklahoma, going on to start the final eleven games … That total matched Eric Moore (1995) for most starts by a freshman quarterback in Sooners history … Wore jersey #7, as he threw for a school single-season record (for freshmen) 2,018 yards on 167 of 308 attempts (54.22 percent) that included ten touchdowns and ten interceptions … Carried 89 times for 184 yards (2.1 avg) and four scores … Gained 2,202 yards in total offense on 397 plays (183.5 ypg).

    2005 Game Analysis

    Bomar's first start saw him hit on 5 of 13 passes for 42 yards and two interceptions vs. Tulsa … Gained 241 yards on 20 of 29 tosses and rushed 15 times for 28 yards and a score vs. UCLA … Generated 139 yards with a touchdown on 12 of 22 attempts and added another score along with 67 yards on eight rushes vs. Kansas State … Threw for 206 yards and a score on 16 of 31 tries vs. Kansas … Was sacked four times and intercepted twice, but completed 24 of 42 throws for 269 yards and a touchdown, adding another score on the ground vs. Baylor … Connected on 20 of 28 chances for 298 yards and a touchdown, as he carried seven times for 28 yards and a score vs. Texas A&M … Gained 206 yards with a season-high three touchdowns on 13 of 21 passes vs. Oklahoma State.

    2004 Season

    Red-shirted as a freshman at Oklahoma.

    Injury Report

    2003: Missed two games during his high school senior year with a right hand fracture.

    2007: Sat out the final two games and missed the second half of the Nicholls State contest (11/03) after he suffered a left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear on a rushing attempt.

    2009: Could not participate in the vertical jump at the combine due to a strained right hamstring.

    Agility Tests

    Campus: 4.75 in the 40-yard dash … 1.71 10-yard dash … 2.81 20-yard dash … 4.36 20-yard shuttle … 7.22 three-cone drill … 29-inch vertical jump … 9'2" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 21 times … 31 1/2-inch arm length … 9 1/4-inch hands.

    Campus: 4.70 in the 40-yard dash … 1.62 10-yard dash … 2.75 20-yard dash … 4.06 20-yard shuttle … 6.91 three-cone drill … 8'10" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 25 times … 32-inch arm length … 9-inch hands … Did not do the vertical jump due to a strained right hamstring.

    Off-Field Issues

    2006: On May 31, Bomar pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of being a minor in possession of alcohol. Bomar was sentenced to six months of probation and was required to pay court costs and an administrative fee.

    On Aug. 2, Bomar was dismissed from the Oklahoma football team after an investigation revealed he broke NCAA rules through his employment at a local business. Bomar was one of the two players who were permanently dismissed.

    On Aug. 28, Bomar transferred to Sam Houston State. He was dismissed from Oklahoma's football team by coach Bob Stoops after a school investigation revealed that Bomar violated NCAA rules by receiving "extra compensation related to employment at a private business."

    On Nov. 2, the NCAA ruled Bomar would not be eligible to play in 2006, but would be eligible in 2007 to play at Sam Houston State. "In everything, if you look hard enough, you can find a blessing," Bearkats coach Todd Whitten told the Houston Chronicle. "He's had a semester to get settled, to transition from the tragedy at Oklahoma, to find a new home (and) make new friends. We've been able to get to know Rhett and learn more about him and help him through this transition. And in the midst of all this, he's been able to get some reps and be a part of the team, and that's going to make spring training that much easier.

    "Even though he didn't get to play this year, all is not lost. There were some real positives, and things happen for a reason. When Rhett was at Oklahoma, he certainly made a mistake, and he's had to pay for that. And we can all feel good now that he's done that, and we're going to move forward."

    2007: On July 11, the Oklahoma football program was ordered by the NCAA to forfeit its wins from the 2005 season and lost two scholarships for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years, stemming from the car dealership situation.

    High School

    Attended Grand Prairie (Texas) High School, playing for head coach Jerry Bomar, Rhett's father … Lettered three times in football, setting school records for career pass yardage and completions … Earned first-team All-State, All-Area and District MVP honors as a junior, adding All-Area and All-District recognition as a sophomore … A broken hand cut short his senior campaign, as he played in just seven games after participating in ten contests in each of his first two seasons … Named an All-American Scholar-Athlete at the U.S. Army High School All-American Game … Selected the Outstanding Quarterback at the EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Camp … Threw for 6,097 yards and 58 touchdowns, completing 62.1 percent of his pass attempts, as he also rushed for 1,623 yards with 33 scores and averaged 286.0 yards per game in total offense while appearing in 27 contests … Despite his hand injury, he accounted for 27 touchdowns his senior year, as he passed for 1,400 yards and 15 scores while being intercepted six times … Scored 12 touchdowns on the ground and totaled 542 rushing yards on 80 attempts while completing 90 of 147 passes (61.2 percent) … The three-time Academic All-District pick racked up 2,860 yards and 25 touchdowns through the air, connecting on 163 of 265 throws with 11 interceptions as a junior … Rushed for 717 yards on 119 carries and 11 touchdowns that season … As a sophomore, Bomar threw for 1,837 yards and 18 touchdowns while also gaining 364 yards and 10 scores on the ground … An accomplished baseball player, he earned All-Area and All-District recognition as a junior … Graduated fifth in a class of 575 students.

    Personal

    Kinesiology major … Son of Patty and Jerry Bomar … Born 7/02/85 … Resides in Grand Prairie, Texas.

    Player Info
    Height / Weight:
    6-2 / 225
    School:
    Sam Houston State
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