Manuel Johnson, WR

Oklahoma's offense has so many stars that a solid contributor like Johnson can go unnoticed. While not particularly tall, strong or fast, Johnson's consistent production over the past three seasons in a complementary role has not gone unnoticed by scouts.

His 42 catches for 714 yards and nine touchdowns in 2008 would have increased if not for a grotesquely dislocated elbow injury suffered against Kansas. Given his tough play on the field and work ethic in practice, it was no surprise when he returned with a brace after missing only one game.

Positives: More than the sum of his parts. Lanky build with room for additional mass without a significant loss in quickness. At least adequate straight-line speed. Good agility. Can plant his hips and drive out of his breaks to generate separation. Reliable route-runner. Secure hands. Can extend outside of his frame to make the tough catch. Tough. Courageous over the middle. Emerged as a senior and some feel he could be an ascending player. Looks to make a block at the second level. Good locker room presence.

Negatives: Better football player than athlete. May lack upside. Marginal deep speed. Doesn't make defenders miss in the open field. Production inflated by his role in this explosive offense. Elbow requires a medical check.

Registered the best season of Sooner career … set OU single-game record with 206 yards against TCU … became just the second player in OU history to record seven TDs over three games when he caught touchdowns against TCU (3), Baylor (1) and Texas (3) … missed most of Kansas and Nebraska games and all of the Kansas State game with an elbow injury … eclipsed the 100-yard mark in the season opener with 120 yards against Chattanooga … ad at least five catches in five of the first six games before being injured … made a one-handed grab for a 66-yard touchdown against Texas Tech.

Seventeen of his 27 regular season receptions and 341 of his 423 yards came in the last five games … all four of his TD receptions came in back-to-back games against Baylor and Texas Tech … four receptions for a career-high 126 yards and two touchdowns vs. Baylor … also caught four passes in the Fiesta Bowl … had his first career pass attempt and completion vs. Miami when he hit Malcolm Kelly on a 25-yarder.

Had a big jump in production as a sophomore … set career highs with six receptions for 87 yards against Texas Tech … equalled that career-best with six grabs in the Fiesta Bowl … TD grabs against Tech, Colorado and in the Fiesta Bowl … his long play, a 32-yard catch, came in the Tech game … rushed twice for 13 yards with a long of nine against Texas … missed the Baylor game due to injury.

Speedster who made an impact as a true freshman … had a 55-yard catch and run touchdown against Oklahoma State … season highs with four catches and 70 yards against Baylor … two catches for 32 yards in the Holiday Bowl … one rush for eight yards vs. Kansas.

Played quarterback and wide receiver … threw for 48 career touchdowns, ran for 18 scores and caught 17 more … No. 13 wide receiver in the nation (Rivals.com) … No. 16 player Postseason Texas Top 100 (Rivals.com) … No. 21 player in Texas (SuperPrep) … MVP District 13-AAA (2004) … MVP All East Texas (2004) … first team All-State (2004) … Dave Campbell Player of the Year (2004) … first-team All-State (2003) … also a member of the basketball and track and field teams … coached by Jeff Traylor.

Born October 14, 1986 … son of Manuel and Marylyn Anderson … eats a whole bag of peanut M&Ms before every game.

INJURY WATCH

2008: Missed one game with a dislocated elbow.